Maintenance Utility Team Member - Nights

Lowe's Companies, Inc. • Valdosta, GA

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About The Position

The Maintenance Utility 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 a willingness to work with and learn from others. The employee receives training in safety protocols and basic electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and plumbing concepts, and performs simple preventive maintenance tasks such as forklift battery and light bulb replacement. Applicable state regulations may supersede the training described.

Through on-the-job experience, the employee develops knowledge of RDC building structures, systems, and equipment, and progresses from simple to basic and more complex preventive maintenance tasks. The role may also involve working with Maintenance Mechanics to develop basic repair skills and assist with more complex maintenance activities. Regular overnight travel is not required.

Requirements

• High school diploma, 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.
• Able to lift at least 25 pounds, with the ability to lift up to 70 pounds.
• Able to work a set schedule that management may change or modify based on facility needs.
• Available to work mornings, afternoons, nights, or weekends depending on the assigned shift, and overtime based on facility needs.
• Able to work in a distribution or warehouse environment and its typical physical and environmental conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience in maintenance or a related area.
• Experience 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.
• Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
• Military and Veteran applicants are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Help keep equipment in the regional distribution center fully operational.
• Perform simple preventive maintenance tasks, including forklift battery and light bulb replacement.
• Learn safety protocols and basic electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and plumbing concepts.
• Develop knowledge of distribution center building structures, systems, and equipment through on-the-job experience.
• Progress to more complex preventive maintenance tasks.
• 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