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Maintenance Lead (2nd Shift)

Bob's Discount Furniture · Taftville, CT · 3 wk ago
Management$27–$30/hrFull-time

About the role

The Maintenance Lead oversees all Associates in the assigned group, ensuring work is completed in a timely fashion. This role assigns tasks to the team, reports problems to management, and fosters a positive environment within the department. The Maintenance Lead assists mechanics and technicians in repairing equipment and facilities throughout the property.

Responsibilities

  • Handle responsibilities of repairing and maintaining stock pickers, pallet wraps, forklifts, pallet jacks, and forklift batteries.
  • Order parts for all equipment and other repairs as needed.
  • Perform inspections and tests of completed repairs to ensure quality.
  • Complete detailed PM Inspections and other paperwork.
  • Maintain brakes, wheels/tires, air and hydraulic systems.
  • Use electronic testing equipment such as multi-meters, volt amp testers, and load testers.
  • Perform all duties in a safe manner.
  • Maintain a professional manner and a neat, orderly working area.
  • Train new associates.
  • Enforce safety rules.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent experience in a Warehouse atmosphere.
  • Minimum 1 year of building maintenance experience.
  • Prior leadership/management experience preferred.
  • Welding knowledge preferred.
  • Electrical and Hydraulic experience.
  • Skilled at multitasking and managing competing priorities.
  • Detail-oriented and accurate.
  • Must be at least 18 years old.

Skills

  • Ability to communicate proactively and effectively, including comprehending and communicating detailed instructions, reading, and writing.
  • General building maintenance skills including carpentry, painting, and electrical repairs.
  • Ability to safely and effectively utilize basic hand tools such as saws, drills, etc.
  • Knowledge of forklift or other industrial equipment repair and operation.
  • Able to multitask and manage competing priorities.
  • Basic computer skills for maintaining and managing work orders, email, etc.

Physical Demands

  • Able to sit, walk, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, and handle/move items weighing up to 50 lbs without assistance.
  • Ability to move objects up to 250 lbs with or without reasonable accommodations.
  • Stand and walk continuously to perform job functions.
  • Standing, walking, lifting, and arranging product: 90%
  • Sitting: 5%
  • Desk or phone work: 5%

Pay

Starting hourly pay at $27.00 - $30.00/hour (based on experience).

Benefits

  • Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
  • Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick leave, holidays, and your birthday.
  • 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan with a generous company match.
  • Pet Insurance and employer-paid Life Insurance options.
  • Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement, on-demand learning, and career progression pathways.
  • Employee Discount starting on Day 1, plus exclusive partner discounts.

About Us

At Bob’s Discount Furniture, we value the unique skills and experiences each candidate brings. We are one of the leading omni-channel furniture retailers in the country with over 200 stores. We are committed to creating a workplace that values skills-based hiring, diverse perspectives, and an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. Our core values—Honesty, Integrity, Transparency, Community, Safety, Diversity, Accountability, and Fun—guide everything we do.

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