Asset Maintenance & Inventory Technician

McGrath Rent Corp•Livermore, CA

About The Position

The Asset Maintenance & Inventory Technician manages the preparation, availability, inspection, repair, and maintenance of container inventory at the yard. The role includes general maintenance and rust remediation, light welding and electrical work, basic air-conditioning service for office and combo units, and ensuring each asset leaving the yard is prepared and quality checked. The technician may also receive or load assets to and from third-party vendors, report those activities to the Ops Coordinator, and support service calls when possible. The position involves working independently, often without constant direct supervision, while following company safety guidelines and participating in safety meetings and initiatives. It requires regular physical activity in indoor and outdoor environments, including variable weather and high summer temperatures. The role also includes responsibility for bi-yearly inventory and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

2–3 years of experience in a construction yard work environment.
Basic computer experience.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Prior experience in a yard environment, processing paperwork, and maintaining accurate inventory.
Basic carpentry and electrical ability.
Light welding experience and air-conditioning troubleshooting ability.
Ability to work independently and safely, including taking initiative without constant direct supervision.
High-energy, results-oriented approach and high integrity.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to maintain physical activity for most of the day and perform manual labor, including crawling and climbing ladders.
Ability to lift, carry, hold, or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather, temperatures, and job-site conditions.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, and reach throughout the workday.
Sufficient manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to operate tools, equipment, computers, tablets, and mobile devices safely and effectively.
Ability to visually inspect assets, labels, equipment, and documentation for discrepancies, damage, or quality concerns.
Ability to safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment, perform pre-operation inspections, mount and dismount forklifts, and remain aware of people and surrounding worksite conditions.
Must complete pre-employment drug testing, including marijuana testing, for this safety-sensitive position.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience repairing containers, van trailers, and metal waste bins.

Responsibilities

Manage the preparation and availability of all container inventory at the yard.
Inspect, repair, and maintain sufficient quantities of all container types.
Perform general maintenance and rust remediation, including light welding, rewiring, switch and outlet work, carpentry, painting, and use of power washers and other power tools.
Perform basic air-conditioning service for office and combo units, including filter changes, thermostat replacements, and coil cleaning.
Ensure each asset leaving the yard is prepared and quality checked.
Receive or load assets to and from third-party vendors and report activities to the Ops Coordinator.
Support service calls when possible.
Conduct bi-yearly inventory.
Follow company safety guidelines and actively participate in safety meetings and initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.