Sr. Warehouse & Equipment Maintenance Associate

JOB SUMMARY

The Sr. Warehouse & Equipment Maintenance Associate will be responsible for ensuring the buiding and surrounding facilities remain safe, clean, operational, and well-maintained.

Required:

• Mechanical aptitude with something to show for it - automotive, diesel, farm equipment, HVAC, machine shop, trade school, military maintenance, or similar hands-on background
• Comfortable with common hand tools
• Able to communicate clearly in English, verbally and in writing: describe equipment faults and symptoms to engineers, supervisors, and vendor support, understand verbal safety instructions, and document issues in work orders
• Basic computer comfort - can use a laptop to open a web interface and read error logs. Not an IT role, but someone who wont touch software cant do this job.
• Can read and follow written procedures and complete work orders accurately
• Physically able to stand a full shift, climb, lift up to 50 lbs, reach into equipment
• Available for the posted shift, including nights, weekends, and holiday coverage
• Solid attendance record
• Pay rate: 25.00 +1.00 shift differential
• Shift schedule 10pm - 6am Monday through Friday with OT as needed

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform general facility maintenance responsibilities such as: Painting, Landscaping, Janitorial Duties, Pest Control, Drywall Patching, Concrete Patching, and Power Washing
• Maintain building cleanliness, organization, and appearance throughout the facility.
• Perform heavy cleaning duties, including cleaning floors, loading docks, walls, windows, and common areas.
• Remove trash, debris, snow, and other hazards from sidewalks, dock areas, and facility grounds.

Equipment Maintenance

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on facility equipment and systems.
• Monitor, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT), including forklifts and other warehouse equipment.
• Assist with maintenance and support of conveyors and material handling systems.
• Inspect facility equipment regularly to identify operational concerns and recommend corrective actions.

Safety & Compliance

• Monitor and maintain fire safety systems throughout the facility.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed in accordance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and report safety hazards and facility concerns promptly.
• Support a safe working environment by maintaining clean and functional workspaces.

Operational Support

• Deliver timely responses to maintenance requests from internal customers and operations teams.
• Proactively communicate maintenance workload needs and resource requirements when demand exceeds planned capacity.
• Notify operations of anticipated downtime and coordinate repair activities to minimize business disruption.
• Escalate facilities, equipment, or safety issues requiring additional support or resources.
• Monitor maintenance workload throughout the shift and assist with prioritization of work assignments.
• Perform additional duties and projects assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school education, or GED equivalent.
• 3+ years of Maintenance experience.
• Strong troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance skills.
• Ability to work safely with facility systems, tools, and maintenance equipment.
• Basic understanding of electrical, mechanical, and building maintenance concepts.

Preferred:

• 3+ years of maintenance experience in a warehouse, distribution center, or eCommerce fulfillment environment.
• 2+ years of experience maintaining conveyors and powered industrial equipment.
• Experience supporting facility infrastructure and material handling systems.
• Knowledge of warehouse safety standards and fire safety systems.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and respond to changing operational needs.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with operations, vendors, contractors, and cross-functional teams.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, customers, vendors, and leadership.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work requires moderate muscular exertion and/or physical strain such as frequently climbing or, recurring bending, lifting, or lowering of items weight up to 50 pounds.
• Requires lifting/lowering, pushing, or pulling of various items of varying weight.

ADDITIONAL INFO

Preferred, not required

• Electrical troubleshooting - multimeter, low-voltage DC control circuits, wiring diagrams
• Any exposure to sensors, PLCs, conveyors, or automated equipment
• Backgrounds that transfer well: military electronics/avionics, elevator or medical device field service, packaging line mechanics

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