Maintenance Technician Apprentice

Essential Duties

• Attend required training programs to build maintenance skills.
• Work under supervision of experienced technician to develop job knowledge.
• Follow instructions in a professional and respectful manner.
• Use tools, equipment, utility and motor vehicles on surfaces and/or elevated heights safely while developing proficiency.
• Assist with preventive maintenance schedules and equipment inspections.
• Support troubleshooting and repair of facility systems and equipment.
• Maintain a safe and compliant work environment.
• Perform basic maintenance tasks on warehouse, stores and delivery; grounds, and equipment.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe.
• Learn and gradually perform more advanced repair tasks.
• Communicate maintenance issues effectively.
• Assist with safety and equipment training as skills develop.
• Assist with janitorial associates.
• Travel to other locations as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Techical or trade schooling preferred but not required.
• Related experience preferred.

Skills And Abilities

• Aptitude for understanding welding, repairing mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbed equipment and warehouse structure.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Ability to complete paperwork in an accurate, neat and efficient manner.
• Professionalism, flexibility, cooperation, self-motivation, friendliness, helpfulness and solid work ethic.
• Ability to learn and apply new skills through experience and instruction by others.
• Ability to work with and train associates to become machine operators.

Physical Demands & Other Requirements

• Maintain a valid Drivers License.
• Maintain acceptable MVRAbility to bend, stoop, reach, stand, push, pull, and lift 100+ lbs. repetitively in a warehouse environment.