Warehouse Manager/Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

At KustomScapes and Pools LLC , craft, quality, and precision define our work. As Warehouse Manager, you will serve as the operational backbone of our company—directly enabling our construction, renovation, and maintenance crews to execute projects on time and without delays.

We are looking for a hands-on leader who takes ownership of inventory accuracy, establishes efficient yard and warehouse systems, and communicates proactively with office and field supervisors. If you thrive in a fast-paced trade environment where your work directly impacts project delivery, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Control & Procurement

• Oversee end-to-end purchasing, receiving, tagging, and staging of equipment, materials, and pool supplies.
• Pull pool chemicals and parts for pool maintenance crews to stock their trucks.
• Monitor minimum/maximum stock thresholds based on seasonal usage and lead times; aggressively resolve backorders to prevent field delays.
• Reconcile purchase orders against vendor invoices to verify pricing accuracy and terms.
• Lead routine cycle counts and comprehensive audits to maintain continuous inventory accuracy.

Field Operations Support & Staging

• Stage accurate materials, parts, and equipment for upcoming construction, service, and maintenance schedules.
• Coordinate daily with Construction and Maintenance Supervisors to anticipate project requirements, handle change orders, and pull urgent materials.
• Learn basic diagnostics, troubleshooting, and minor bench repairs for pool pumps, motors, and related spa equipment to minimize equipment downtime.

Facility, Fleet & Safety Leadership

• Enforce strict warehouse and yard safety standards compliant with OSHA guidelines, hazardous materials handling, and safe rigging/lifting practices.
• Supervise and safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and heavy yard material handling equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, secure, and fully optimized shop floor and yard layout.

Fleet & Equipment Maintenance

• Track, schedule, and log preventative maintenance across company trucks, trailers, trenchers, and skid steers (oil changes, brake checks, tire rotations, fluid top-offs).
• Perform basic in-house mechanical repairs, troubleshooting, and preventative servicing to keep rolling stock and job site equipment field-ready.
• Coordinate and oversee major repairs with outside commercial mechanics and dealerships to minimize operational downtime.
• Conduct regular inspections of utility and equipment trailers, ensuring lights, safety chains, hitches, and brake controllers meet DOT and state road safety regulations.

Required Experience & Skills:

• Background: 3+ years of experience in warehouse management, inventory supervision, or logistics coordination, preferably within construction, pool/spa, plumbing, HVAC, or trade contracting.
• Technical Aptitude: Mechanically inclined with an eagerness to learn diagnostic testing and basic repair on pool pumps and cleaners.
• Digital Literacy: Proficient with Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Gmail) and able to quickly master cloud-based inventory software.
• Safety Acumen: Practical working knowledge of OSHA warehouse standards and hazardous material storage protocols.
• Mechanical Aptitude: Strong hands-on mechanical skills—proficient in performing scheduled vehicle maintenance (oil/fluid changes, belt replacements, basic brake service) and diagnosing small engines, commercial pumps, or small equipment.
• Physical Capability: Ability to lift up to 50–75 lbs periodically and work in both indoor warehouse and outdoor yard environments across varying weather conditions.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Experience:

• Inventory management: 2 years (Required)
• Mechanical Experience: 2 years (Required)