Warehouse Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Essential duties and responsibilities include performing routine preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on warehouse equipment, including 36-volt DC electric forklifts, 24-volt DC electric pallet jacks, propane-powered sweepers, and other material-handling equipment. Diagnose mechanical and electrical equipment problems and repair or replace damaged, worn, or defective components. Perform welding, brazing, soldering, fabrication, and other repair work as needed. Complete maintenance and repairs involving warehouse racking, floors, piping, and other structural components. Apply mechanical knowledge and technical skills to troubleshoot and repair electrical, plumbing, pipe-fitting, fabrication, building construction, and other warehouse maintenance issues. Read and interpret schematics, technical drawings, equipment manuals, and other diagnostic resources used in troubleshooting, repair, and fabrication work. Use mechanical hand tools, power tools, testing equipment, and precision measuring devices, including tape measures, micrometers, and drill gauges. Select and order appropriate repair parts and materials. Maintain accurate computerized records of preventive maintenance, equipment inspections, completed repairs, parts usage, and inventory. Complete required computer data entry accurately and promptly. Follow established safety practices, including lockout/tagout procedures, fall-protection requirements, and the proper use of personal protective equipment. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe repair shop and work area. Perform additional warehouse equipment and facility maintenance duties as assigned.

Qualifications include previous experience performing preventive maintenance and repairs on mechanical or material-handling equipment. Experience maintaining and repairing electric forklifts, electric pallet jacks, propane-powered sweepers, or similar warehouse equipment is strongly preferred. Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, pipe-fitting, fabrication, and general building maintenance practices. Experience repairing mechanical damage and replacing damaged, worn, or defective parts. Welding, brazing, soldering, and fabrication experience preferred. Ability to troubleshoot equipment using schematics, drawings, manuals, and other diagnostic resources. Experience using mechanical hand tools, power tools, testing equipment, and precision measuring devices. Basic computer proficiency and the ability to document maintenance, inspections, repairs, parts usage, and inventory electronically. Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate records. Ability to work independently, prioritize assignments, and respond effectively to equipment and facility maintenance needs. Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and established maintenance procedures.

Physical requirements include the ability to routinely lift and carry parts and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Ability to occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 100 pounds, with assistance or appropriate lifting equipment when needed. Ability to frequently bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and work overhead. Ability to work beside, underneath, and within warehouse equipment and racking. Ability to safely work from ladders and elevated platforms and within confined spaces. Ability to wear a safety harness and other required personal protective equipment. Ability to perform physically demanding work throughout the assigned shift.

Work environment includes work performed in a warehouse, repair shop, and surrounding facility areas. Regular exposure to moving mechanical equipment, repair materials, and warehouse-related machinery. Work may be performed in varying temperatures, including outdoor areas, freezer environments, and hot or cold warehouse conditions. Work is performed in a noisy environment where hearing protection may be required. Employees must wear all required protective clothing and equipment, including eye protection, hearing protection, safety harnesses, and other job-specific personal protective equipment. Employees must follow all applicable safety procedures, including the lockout/tagout system.

Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities to support participation in the application process and the performance of the position's essential functions, consistent with applicable law.