Warehouse Maintenance Technician

We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers!

Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.

Our Mission

We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over.
We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!

The Warehouse Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining a safe, reliable, and fully operational warehouse facility. This role oversees preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, vendor coordination, and documentation for heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems; conveyor and material-handling systems; dock equipment; building systems; and general warehouse infrastructure. The technician responds to urgent equipment and facility issues, minimizes operational downtime, and ensures maintenance work complies with company standards, manufacturer requirements, and applicable safety regulations.

• HVAC systems: Monitor system performance; inspect filters, belts, thermostats, motors, drains, and controls; perform routine maintenance within the scope of training; identify deficiencies; and coordinate licensed service providers when required.
• Conveyor systems: Inspect, test, troubleshoot, and maintain conveyors, rollers, belts, bearings, guards, sensors, photo eyes, emergency stops, motors, and related controls. Correct minor faults and escape specialized electrical or mechanical repairs.
• Facility maintenance: Maintain doors, dock levelers, dock plates, seals, lighting, plumbing fixtures, racking protection, floors, walls, gates, fencing, fire doors, and other building components.
• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance schedules to reduce equipment failures, service interruptions, and unplanned downtime.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests, equipment breakdowns, leaks, temperature-control issues, unusual noises, safety hazards, and other urgent facility conditions.
• Use lockout/tagout and other required energy-control procedures before servicing machinery or equipment.
• Maintain accurate work orders, inspection logs, preventive maintenance records, asset history, parts usage, service reports, warranties, permits, and vendor documentation.
• Coordinate, monitor, and verify work performed by HVAC, conveyor, electrical, plumbing, fire-protection, pest-control, waste, and general facility contractors.
• Maintain an organized inventory of spare parts, filters, belts, tools, supplies, and critical replacement components; communicate replenishment needs before stock is depleted.
• Conduct routine building and yard inspections, document findings, prioritize deficiencies based on safety and operational risk, and follow corrective actions through completion.
• Support maintenance of dock and material-handling equipment in coordination with approved technicians and equipment service providers.
• Assist with facility projects, equipment installations, layout changes, seasonal preparation, emergency response, and business-continuity activities.
• Maintain clean and orderly mechanical, electrical, maintenance, and storage areas.
• Communicate equipment status, downtime risks, repair progress, and return-to-service timing to warehouse leadership and affected operational teams.
• Perform other facility maintenance duties consistent with the employee’s training, authorization, and safe work practices.

• Follow all company safety policies and applicable federal, state, and local requirements, including OSHA-aligned practices,…