Battery Room Technician

Battery Room Technician | Memphis, TN | $25/hr | Tuesday-Saturday Mural Group Industrial is hiring a Battery Room Technician to support a 24/7 distribution operation in Memphis, Tennessee. This is a W-2 contract placement built specifically for someone who thrives with flexibility - a consistent core schedule with the opportunity to earn more when the team needs coverage.

The Role This is the relief position for the battery room team. Your core schedule is set and guaranteed at 40 hours per week. What makes this role unique is that you are the first call whenever someone on the team needs coverage - PTO, a doctor's appointment, a call-off. When you pick up a shift outside your core schedule, you earn an additional $1 per hour on top of your base rate.

Your Core Schedule Tuesday through Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM Saturday: 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM40 hours guaranteed, every week, same schedule

The weekday hours put you alongside both the first and second shift crews. The early Saturday start puts you in contact with the weekend day and night shift teams as well. This was designed intentionally so you know everyone on the floor - which makes you a better backup for any of them.

Pay $25.00/hr base rate (your core schedule)$26.00/hr when covering additional shifts outside your normal hours

About the Work You will own the battery room alongside your teammates. Your job is to keep the facility's electric forklift fleet charged, maintained, and ready to run every shift without exception. This is a safety-critical, hands-on role at a large distribution operation that runs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If the battery room does not show up, the fleet does not run.

We are looking for someone who takes that seriously.

What You Will Do Perform routine lead-acid battery maintenance: watering, cleaning, equalization, and capacity testing

Execute battery changeouts and swaps to keep lift trucks running throughout each shift

Inspect chargers, connectors, and cables; perform basic repairs and flag issues for escalation

Monitor charge and discharge cycles and maintain accurate maintenance logs Troubleshoot underperforming batteries using voltmeters, hydrometers, and diagnostic tools

Keep the battery room clean, organized, and in full compliance with OSHA safety requirements

Handle and neutralize electrolyte spills using proper PPE and procedures

Coordinate with forklift operators to schedule battery swaps with minimal disruption to operations

Step in for team members when coverage is needed - this is a core part of the role

What You Need

Required:

High school diploma or GED1 to 2 years of hands-on experience in a battery room, industrial maintenance, warehouse maintenance, or a closely related skilled trades role Familiarity with lead-acid battery maintenance procedures (watering, equalization, specific gravity testing)
Experience following OSHA safety protocols and using PPE in a maintenance environment

Ability to lift 50+ lbs and safely operate battery lifts and hoists

Genuine schedule flexibility - the relief role requires the ability to pick up coverage when the team needs it Preferred:

Direct battery room experience in a distribution center, warehouse, or logistics facility

Working knowledge of DC electrical systems and battery charging principles

Forklift operator certification OSHA 10 or 30 (General Industry)
Charger fault, bad cell, or connector troubleshooting experience

Will also consider:

Candidates from auto/diesel mechanics, HVAC, or industrial electrical backgrounds with transferable mechanical skills and a strong safety foundation

What to Expect Fixed Tuesday-Saturday core schedule - same shift every week $1/hr shift differential when covering additional shifts outside your core hoursPPE provided on day one (steel toe boots required; bring your own)
W-2 employment through Mural Group - not 1099

Mural Group contributes $500 per month toward health insurance, which fully covers an individual employee

Long-term contract with opportunity to grow into a lead technician role

You should be proficient in:

Creating Preventive Maintenance Plans
120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems Electrical Troubleshooting Electrical RepairOSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)
Heavy Material Handling Industrial Electrical Experience Lift Truck Repair & Maintenance Industrial Electrical Systems Workplace Safety & EHS Management Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting DOT & Equipment Inspection Compliance Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
Equipment Repair & Maintenance Machine Safety Inspections