Garage Utility Maintenance Technician I

Alex Lee•Hickory, NC

About The Position

The Garage Utility Maintenance Technician provides general support to garage operations through facility upkeep, basic administrative assistance, and coordination support for fuel and fleet-related activities. The role focuses on maintaining a clean, organized, and safe garage environment while assisting with documentation, inspections, and day-to-day operational needs. The position supports primary technical, regulatory, and compliance activities as directed. The schedule is either Wednesday through Saturday, 9 p.m. to 7 a.m., or Thursday through Saturday, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. This is an hourly position.

Requirements

Ability to bend, stoop, and lift up to 100 pounds; the work involves regular standing, walking, lifting, and other physical activity.
Ability to work primarily in a garage environment with exposure to noise, odors, moving equipment, and varying weather conditions.
Clean Motor Vehicle Report.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to follow instructions and work safely in a garage environment.
Self-starter able to work with minimal supervision.
Basic computer skills.
Good communication and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

CDL A or B license preferred.
Certified Primary Operator for underground storage tanks, or willingness to obtain certification within a designated timeframe.
Forklift and pallet jack certification, or willingness to obtain certification.
Basic knowledge of preventative maintenance or garage operations.
Familiarity with fuel systems, fleet environments, or maintenance facilities.

Responsibilities

Clean and maintain the garage, trailer buildings, and truck wash facilities, including washing and cleaning equipment and promptly reporting issues or malfunctions.
Empty trash and maintain housekeeping standards indoors and outdoors, keeping the facility orderly.
Assist with basic grounds maintenance and routine support activities, such as scrap metal pickup when directed.
Monitor and maintain the fuel area, check diesel fuel, motor oil, and washer fluid levels for purchasing, keep the area clean and organized, and promptly report leaks, damage, or safety concerns.
Check in fuel deliveries and assist with related paperwork.
Conduct monthly inspections and maintenance of fuel pumps and coordinate third-party testing and servicing of pumps, storage tanks, and ancillary equipment.
Purchase and return license plates for fleet vehicles as required.
Organize, distribute, and maintain vehicle-related paperwork, forms, and tags; keep commonly used documents available and support mechanics with documentation needs.
Process basic garage and fleet operations documents, including administrative tasks and recordkeeping.
Perform basic visual checks of safety equipment, such as fire extinguishers, to support compliance and readiness.
Assist mechanics and other garage staff with tasks and provide general operational support.
Coordinate routine support activities and perform additional facility-related duties as directed.
Perform other related duties as assigned to support garage operations and fleet maintenance.