Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for maintaining the maintenance and minor repairs of electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), carpentry, painting, mechanical (conveying systems, etc.) and other building systems. They will perform various jobs inside and outside the warehouse to keep equipment, forklifts, reach trucks, tuggers, building and grounds in proper working order. Additional responsibilities include performing safety inspections and tests (safety audit items, fire pump, suppression systems), periodic equipment inspections (dock levelers, air compressors, etc.),

and working with contractor services on jobs beyond their scope of work. Candidates will also track maintenance activities and work orders using business systems such as Google Sheets and Softeon.

Sikeston, MO

• Level: Hourly
• Reports to:
  
  Department Manager
• Schedule:
  
  Day Shift
• Full‑time positions begin at $21.90 /hour with regular increases to $30.40 /hour. First shift operation, holidays off, no weekends.
• There may be some varied hours and days required to work given business needs.

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• At least three‑five years of maintenance experience required.
• Knowledgeable of Lockout/Tagout/Tryout (LO/TO/TO) procedures.
• Knowledgeable of Confined Space procedures.
• 10‑hour OSHA Certification preferred.

• Knowledge of OSHA Compliance and Safety Requirements.
• Team player who works productively with a wide range of people.
• Safety focus.
• Motivated self‑starter, comfortable in a fast‑paced environment.
• Manages time effectively and adapts quickly to changing priorities.
• Superior organizational skills, customer service, and project management skills.
• Ability to certify and operate warehouse equipment.
• Experienced in the use of basic mechanical tools.
• Strong problem‑solving skills to repair equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• General knowledge in maintaining and repairing warehouse equipment such as forklifts, tuggers, and conveying systems.
• Can coordinate and schedule preventive maintenance of warehouse equipment.
• Can oversee all maintenance and repair of the warehouse conveyor system.
• Can test and understand the basic operation of the warehouse fire protection system.
• Basic computer skills for recording and updating equipment repair information.
• Experience with electrical circuitry, plumbing repairs and evaporative cooling systems.
• Basic welding/cutting skills (not required but a plus).
• Will assist in other departments as necessary.
• Able to work overtime when necessary.
• Flexible with hours of work and days to accommodate repairs, installation, modernization, and other miscellaneous projects.

• Full insurance benefits package including Medical, Dental, & Vision.
• Paid time off to foster work/life balance.
• Profit sharing.
• Bonus Pay opportunities.
• Retirement funding opportunities.
• Education reimbursement.
• Health club reimbursement.
• Career advancement opportunities.

Headquartered in Fort Wayne, IN, the Do It Best Group is the world's largest hardware, lumber, and building materials buying cooperative in the home improvement industry. With nearly $6 billion in annual sales, we support thousands of independently owned locations across the United States and in more than 60 countries worldwide. Partners in the company have the flexibility to operate under the Do it Best, True Value, or their own local store identities, offering a diverse range of branding options to best serve their communities.

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