Asset Maintenance & Inventory Technician

McGrath Rent Corp•South Plainfield, NJ

8d•$14 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The specific pay rate and level, if applicable, will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications, prior experience and location. This role is responsible for yard organization, cleaning, painting, and basic repair/upkeep of containers. It also involves supporting customers with on-site field service calls, light welding and electrical work, managing container inventory, performing basic AC service, and ensuring all assets are prepared and quality-checked before leaving the yard. The position requires receiving or loading assets, maintaining logs, and working independently in a safe and focused environment. Flexibility and evolving responsibilities are part of the company culture.

Requirements

2-3 years experience in a construction yard work environment
Forklift experience
Basic computer experience
Strong mechanical aptitude with preferred experience repairing containers, van trailers, and metal waste bins
Prior experience working in a yard environment, processing paperwork, keeping accurate inventory, basic carpentry and basic electrical ability. light welding experience and AC troubleshooting ability
Be able to work independently and in a safe and proper manner.
High-energy, can-do, get-results person with high integrity.
Valid Drivers License
Manual dexterity and the ability to maintain physical activity for most of the day
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and hold or lift a variety of objects
Able to carry, bend, stoop, turn, kneel, crawl, climb a ladder and other manual labor activities

Nice To Haves

Forklift experience with large, oversize/heavy products preferred

Responsibilities

Yard organization using forklift to organize containers by size, state of repair
Cleaning, painting and basic repair/up keep of containers in the yard
Support customers by doing on site field service calls.
Light welding and electrical experience, rewiring, switches and outlets; use of power washer and other power tools, general maintenance skills rust remediation; including strong carpentry and painting skills
Manage the preparation and availability of all container inventory at the yard.
Inspect, repair and maintain sufficient quantities of all container types.
Perform basic AC service for office and combo units including filter changes, thermostat replacements and coil cleaning.
Organize and ensure we have proper building materials inventory levels for container repair.
Ensure each asset leaving is prepared and quality checked.
Receive or load assets to/from third party vendors and report activities to Ops Coordinator.
Maintain Forklift In and Out Logs and other inventory reports and move inventory with forklift.
Able to work outside in variable weather conditions including high temperature summer months.
Ability to work independently and have the drive to take the initiative if direct supervision is not available on a constant basis.
Follow all company guidelines for working safely. Actively participate in safety meetings and initiatives.
Bi-yearly inventory responsibility.
Perform other duties as assigned