DC Maintenance Technician​/Mechanic

Job Description

• Hourly rate based on skills & experience.
• Direct Hire - Weekday & Overtime as Needed
• 10 Paid Days Off in 1st Year
• Referral Bonuses Available
• We have amazing benefits and discounts to keep you and your fur/fin/feathered babies healthy and happy!
• Equipment Experience a PLUS (Electrical Pallet Jack)
• Equipment Experience a PLUS (Cherry Picker & Stand-Up Reach)
• We offer a Safe, Diverse, and Inclusive Work Environment

Ensure the proper operation and maintenance of all rolling stock, machinery, equipment and in the facility. This position is also responsible for the day‑to‑day maintenance and upkeep of the interior and exterior of the facility. This is a safety sensitive position that requires drug testing.

• Assess equipment and recommend an appropriate course of action.
• Interact professionally and effectively through verbal and written communication with all professional contacts with an emphasis on the Company's interests.
• Maintain and repair forklift equipment, pick carousels, etc.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.

• Troubleshoot escalated technical problems and complex mechanical issues including repair material handling equipment such as forklifts and warehouse equipment such as picking carousels, shrink‑wrap machines and inventory racks.
• Prioritizes maintenance of red tagged equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance of rolling stock and equipment as required.
• Perform repair and maintenance duties to the interior and exterior building structure including electricity, plumbing, framing, roofing, painting, etc.
• Observe and promote established safety procedures.
• Assist in quarterly and annual inventories.
• Additional projects as assigned.

Minimal instruction is provided on some, but not all tasks to be performed, and work is periodically checked upon completion. In addition, some tasks may be assigned which may last for one or two days without supervisory direction or guidance.

Although this position generally does not entail supervising other employees, management may delegate additional responsibility to include providing functional guidance and work leadership to junior maintenance technicians.

The minimum educational background of an applicant to this position is a high school diploma or its equivalent (GED). 2 years of technical schooling and/or training is preferred.

A minimum of 3 - 6 years' experience as a maintenance technician is required and familiarity with forklifts, warehouse and material handling equipment is preferred.

In addition to extensive walking, bending, stooping, and climbing, the nature of this position entails constant exposure to heat, cold, dirt, dust, fumes, and noise within the warehouse. While some job duties may occasionally be conducted outdoors, the majority of work is performed indoors. Risk of injury in this type of work should not be overlooked.

Contacts are primarily with the immediate supervisor and employees within the warehouse and generally involve the routine exchange of information. Routinely communicates with vendors and contractors.

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Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.