Maintenance Helper

Primary Responsibility :

Under close supervision, assists in very basic level duties of general maintenance and repair throughout the warehouse.

Maintenance areas include battery and charger maintenance, electricity, plumbing, carpentry.

What You'll Do :

• Assist in maintaining batteries and chargers in working order in accordance with OSHA Standard.

Conducts Preventative Maintenance and Repairs on the batteries and chargers as needed.

• Work in the battery changing room to facilitate and manage the battery changing process.

• Capable of operating a forklift, pallet jack and battery changer.

• Cleans, lubricates bearings, gears of other machinery parts using rags, brushes and a grease gun.

• Maintain tools and machinery in good condition and use tools and equipment carefully as instructed.

• Assist in conducting test of safety equipment (Exit signs, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, etc.) to ensure OHSA and operational standards.

• Follow attendance policy, show up for work on time and ready to work assigned shift.

• Assist in keeping accurate preventive maintenance records.

• Keeps work area clean and performs housekeeping duties as required.

• Performs related work and other job assignments as required

What Experience and Education You Need :

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

• Basic mechanical knowledge and aptitude required.

• Mathematical and documentation skills necessary

• May be expected to participate in HAZMAT responder training

What Could Set You Apart :

• Knowledge of various types of equipment in maintenance trades

• Microsoft Knowledge preferred

• Prefer some maintenance or mechanical experience

• Knowledge of general warehouse practices

• Strong communication skills

• Ability to work with hands in mechanically oriented situations

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, as well as interpret pencil sketches and diagrams

• Must be able to work flexible shifts, if required, including on call

• Must be able to relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions: they must get along with co-workers without exhibiting behavioral extremes; perform work activities requiring reasoning, negotiating, instructing, persuading, or speaking with others; and respond appropriately to criticism from a supervisor

Physical Requirements :

• May be required to tolerate working environment with inside controlled temperatures of -15 degrees Fahrenheit and outside ambient temperatures (including heat, cold and precipitation)

• Must tolerate heights up to 35 ft.

and be able to access elevated platforms and catwalks

• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs

• Frequently required to stand; walk; push; pull; reach with hands and arms; stoop; kneel; and crouch

• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

• Must be able to use hand and power tools

• Must be able to use hands and fingers to handle, ...