Facility Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

DHL eCommerce•Hebron, KY

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Facility Maintenance Technician ensures that the facility and its machinery are in proper working condition and used safely, including maintaining appropriate safety measures and signage. The role performs basic troubleshooting and repairs across the facility, terminal equipment, dock equipment, and related systems; maintains clean, safe working conditions; and coordinates with vendors when repairs require specialized expertise, parts, or tools. The technician also works closely with the Safety Committee on facility safety needs and may be reassigned to alternate operational areas as business needs require. Essential duties may be supplemented or revised by DHL at its discretion.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent training; at least six months of related experience is preferred.
Ability to speak English.
Ability to understand and carry out oral instructions and read and carry out written instructions.
Ability to communicate verbally and through email.
Ability to observe and read gauges, instruments, and dials to determine operating conditions.
Ability to inspect equipment, identify the nature and location of malfunctions, and determine equipment defects.
Ability to use non-powered hand tools, such as hammers and wrenches, and powered hand tools.
Ability to assemble and disassemble objects.
Basic to intermediate mechanical and electrical skills.
Ability to perform repair and maintenance of automation or other equipment.

Nice To Haves

At least six months of related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain and troubleshoot the facility and terminal equipment, and repair basic malfunctions.
Identify and help resolve safety or security concerns related to the facility and terminal equipment in cooperation with safety and security personnel.
Examine and maintain facility appearance and signage, and ensure working conditions are clean and safe.
Perform minor electrical repairs, including receptacle and GFI replacement and office lighting repairs.
Perform minor restroom plumbing, sheetrock repairs, and painting.
Install facility guarding.
Perform minor overhead-door repairs and HVAC troubleshooting.
Conduct basic maintenance and troubleshooting of trash compactors and/or bailers.
Repair dock equipment, including minor repairs to dock levelers, lighting, and safety guards.
Charge and maintain forklift batteries, including filling with distilled water; maintain charging stations and clean up acid deposits.
Coordinate with facility and forklift vendors on repairs beyond the technician’s capability and control and audit vendor preventive-maintenance processes.
Work with the Safety Committee to install and maintain signs, floor markings, and guards throughout the facility.
Audit fire extinguishers and complete other safety checklist items.
Maintain spill stations and kits throughout the facility.
Perform minor carpentry projects and assemble or fabricate furniture.
Accept reassignment to alternate operational areas as business needs require.