Maintenance Technician - Store

O'Reilly Auto Parts • Arlington, TX

23d

About The Position

The Store Maintenance Technician ensures assigned retail store locations are safe and secure for team members and customers, and that facilities comply with lease agreements and governmental rules and regulations. The role uses internal and commercially available resources efficiently to handle day-to-day break/fix repairs, emergencies, and city violations. The work supports customer experience, store appearance, team member morale, and store profitability.

The Technician plans, coordinates, and oversees repairs and capital projects across assigned regions; visits stores to assess and complete maintenance work; evaluates project scope and costs; coordinates with vendors, contractors, departments, and field operations; and follows up on workmanship and completion. The role also maintains vehicle inventory and store-allocated items, keeps informed about property responsibilities and applicable city codes, and helps store teams reduce unnecessary maintenance expenses. Routine travel to stores is required and may involve a company vehicle and overnight stays.

O’Reilly Auto Parts describes a promote-from-within philosophy and offers career-growth opportunities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Valid driver's license.
• 2–4 years of experience in construction, maintenance, HVAC, electrical work, and general construction.
• Advanced understanding of expense control.
• Basic computer knowledge, including Microsoft Suite, email, internet, and database systems.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, multitask, and adapt to a continually changing workload.
• Dependability, reliability, and ability to maintain detailed records.

Nice To Haves

• 3–5 years of experience in construction, maintenance, HVAC, electrical work, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and time management for repairs and projects across assigned regions, including painting, panels, interior and exterior work, glass, property damage, theft, fire suppression, roofing, disaster response, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC.
• Visit stores daily to respond to repair requests.
• Address maintenance, repairs, and facility restoration across assigned stores.
• Inspect properties and initiate and execute facility maintenance repairs cost-effectively and promptly.
• Develop project cost analyses and define scopes of work and repairs; send and document internal and external communications.
• Prepare in-depth repair cost analyses considering region, sales and profitability, lease strategy, and field input.
• Plan and coordinate repairs and capital expense projects.
• Handle repair requests received by email, phone, or the internal Service Channel.
• Maintain vehicle inventory and items allocated per store.
• Maintain working knowledge of facility ownership, lease duration, tenant and owner responsibilities, and city codes and restrictions.
• Coordinate with other departments, jurisdictions, contractors, and field operations to ensure timely repairs.
• Communicate with vendors and contractors about bids, pricing, and supply orders.
• Follow up on projects, review completed work, and monitor contractor performance to ensure cost-efficient, timely repairs and exceptional workmanship.
• Monitor the workmanship and materials used in repairs to support long-term results.
• Work with and educate store team members on ways to reduce unnecessary maintenance expenses, including preventative maintenance and controllable expenses.
• Seek more effective and economical ways to handle repairs.
• Assist Coordinators and other Real Estate Department areas with special requests and needs.
• Travel routinely to complete daily store visits, potentially using a company vehicle and staying overnight.
• Perform other essential functions needed to support the department.

Benefits

• Competitive wages and paid time off.
• Stock Purchase Plan and 401(k) with employer contributions starting day one.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with an optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs.
• Tuition Educational Assistance Programs.
• Opportunities for career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED