Maintenance Utility Team Member

Lowe's Home Centers • Garysburg, NC

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About The Position

The Maintenance Utility Team Member is an entry-level position in the Maintenance organization, focused on helping keep equipment in a regional distribution center (RDC) fully operational. The role requires entry-level mechanical and electrical aptitude, basic tool knowledge, and the desire and ability to work with and learn from others. The employee will receive training in safety protocols and basic electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and plumbing concepts while performing simple preventive maintenance tasks, such as replacing forklift batteries and light bulbs. Applicable state regulations supersede the described training where required.

Through on-the-job experience, the employee will develop a more detailed understanding of RDC buildings, systems, and equipment, progressing from simple to more complex preventive maintenance tasks. The role also offers opportunities to develop basic repair skills with Maintenance Mechanics and assist with more complex maintenance activities. Regular overnight travel is not required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, or technical school graduate.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Strong safety orientation and a proven record of complying with safety requirements.
• Ability to see objects and discriminate color.
• Ability to work a set schedule that management may change or modify based on facility needs.
• Availability to work mornings, afternoons, nights, or weekends depending on assigned shift, and overtime based on facility needs.
• Ability to work in a distribution or warehouse environment.
• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds; ability to lift up to 70 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience in maintenance or a related area.
• Experience working with specialized tools, such as welders, torches, cranes or lifting devices, pipe benders, threaders, horizontal saws, voltmeters, and hydrometers.
• Experience reading blueprints, schematics, and other technical drawings.
• Experience operating maintenance and operations vehicles and equipment.
• Experience using hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Help keep equipment in the RDC fully operational.
• Perform simple preventive maintenance tasks, including forklift battery and light bulb replacement.
• Learn and apply safety protocols and basic electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and plumbing concepts.
• Develop an understanding of RDC building structures, systems, and equipment through on-the-job experience.
• Progress to more complex preventive maintenance tasks as skills develop.
• Work with Maintenance Mechanics to develop basic repair skills and assist with more complex maintenance activities.

What This Job Offers

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