UFC Maintenance Tech

At Backcountry, our mission is to connect people to their passions. Our four online stores—Backcountry, Competitive Cyclist, Moto Sport and Steepand Cheap—aim to supply our customers with the gear, knowledge, and inspiration necessary to get out there and chase down life’s greatest moments. We do this by providing the biggest and best assortment of premium outdoor products, superior shopping experience, personalized Gearhead expertise, lightning-fast and accurate fulfillment, and inspirational, informative, and community-centered content.

Backcountry is looking for an experienced and dynamic Maintenance Tech to join our herd! Responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain fulfillment and facility equipment according to safety and preventative maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the site’s business goals and objectives.

This role works a weekend (Fri-Mon) schedule.

• Support Maintenance Team in monthly, quarterly, and preventative maintenance inspections on all mechanical equipment, including, but not limited to, automation equipment, conveyor system, cardboard baler, and industrial air compressors
• Perform general maintenance and repair of building, facilities, equipment, and grounds
• Perform mechanical skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical 24V DC to 480V AC systems, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment – ability to safely and efficiently use all applicable manual and power tools
• Respond to and provide emergency/unscheduled repairs to facility equipment
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments
• Detect faulty operations, effective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision
• Comply with lock out/tag out procedures
• Have basic knowledge and understanding of fire and burglar alarm systems
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas
• Support and track maintenance schedules and issues
• Support, organize, and maintain spare parts inventory
• Assist with janitorial responsibilities through facility
• General cleaning throughout the warehouse and office areas and other janitorial duties as needed – chemicals and cleaning solutions required for some tasks
• Work directly with Director to facilitate safety and security initiatives
• Operate at heights with scissor lift, as well as operate forklift, pallet jack, and various manual and power tools
• Participate in LEAN initiatives
• Participate in company events

• High school diploma or equivalency and completion of a craft apprenticeship, or an equivalent number of years of education and distribution center maintenance experience
• AA degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance a plus
• Previous experience in a fulfillment center preferred
• 4+ years of manufacturing experience; strong hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and industrial skills
• Basic knowledge of conveyor mechanics, carpentry, plumbing, painting, masonry, groundskeeping, appliance repair, and electrical troubleshooting
• Working knowledge of basic tools, materials and processes of janitorial functions and general building maintenance and ability to use those tools and equipment safely and efficiently
• Possess a valid state driver’s license
• Verbal and written comprehension of the English language required
• Basic math skills required
• Computer skills, including familiarity with the internet and email required
• Must be familiar with the standard safety practices and tools used in the general maintenance and repair of facility and distribution equipment
• Must be able to apply established procedures and follow oral/written instructions
• Must be able to work independently without direct supervision and organize/prioritize workload to ensure completion of all tasks within established time frames
• Must be able to deal with the pressure of meeting production schedules
• Work varying shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed to support business
• Ability to lift and…