Distribution Warehouse Maintenance Technician

At Pet Smart, Anything for Pets begins with our people. Every associate plays a vital role in creating meaningful experiences for pets and their families, and we empower our teams with the tools, resources, and opportunities to grow and succeed.

Our Distribution Centers are hiring full-time associates for a variety of shifts. Pet Smart offers four 10-hour weekday shifts, or three 12-hour weekend shifts.
Shifts vary by location and may include shift differential pay
. Below is an example of shifts within the Distribution Center:

• Morning Shift is Monday - Thursday 5am - 3:30pm
• Afternoon/overnight shift is Monday - Thursday 4pm-2:30am
• Weekend Shift is Friday - Sunday 5am - 5:30pm

• Paid weekly
• 3 and 4-day work weeks
• Health & Wellness Benefits
• Shift Differentials
• Pay for Performance
• Referral bonus
• 401k plan with company match
• Tuition assistance
• Associate discounts
• Paid time off
• Career pathing
• Development opportunities

• This role is eligible to earn a bonus that is up to 10% of quarterly eligible earnings based on individual performance
• This role can also receive a multiplier on the above-mentioned individual bonus based on Distribution Center Performance
• Yearly merit increases
• Pay increases through promotions
• Recommend your friends and family and earn up to $2000 & 4 paid Discretionary Days for additional time off as part of our Associate Referral Bonus Program

• Evaluating and problem‑solving building issues with the maintenance team
• Taking ownership of all equipment in the building, working quickly to respond to any calls or incidents to minimize down time
• Performing preventative maintenance checks on all equipment and repairing parts as needed
• Ability to quickly troubleshoot machine issues and have a working knowledge of HVAC systems, electrical components, plumbing and overall facilities maintenance
• Providing maintenance support to all areas of the distribution center, prioritizing tasks and maintenance efficiently
• Putting heavy focus on safety and OSHA standards

• Passion for pets and people and the desire to grow a fulfilling career
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Apply basic instructions and procedures and responds to standard requests which may be written, oral, by headset or walkie talkie
• Ability to bend, twist, stretch, push, pull and carry and lift up to 50 pounds
• Comfortable alternating between standing, sitting and or walking for an entire shift which is typically 10-12 hours
• Willing and able to operate powered industrial and mechanical equipment including but not limited to reach truck, standups, dock stocker and pushcarts
  * proper training and safety standards are provided
• Work in various temperatures and noise levels

Pet Smart provides an equal opportunity for all associates and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We offer reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our application process, upon request and as required by law.

Applicants must be over the age of 18 (except in Montana or where otherwise required by local or state law). The employer will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. For applicants in our Waterloo, San Francisco, or Los Angeles locations:
Pursuant to the Waterloo and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, as well as the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, we will consider for employment, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the law.