Material Handling Equipment Technician Lead

Sysco•San Francisco, CA

6d•$42 - $63•Onsite

About The Position

This is an Operations position responsible for overseeing the safe operation, daily monitoring, and maintenance activities associated with Material Handling Equipment (MHE), and maintenance of industrial batteries. The role involves performing moderate supervisory duties when higher-level management is unavailable, mentoring junior technicians, and ensuring the fleet's availability for operations teams. The position requires strong decision-making skills, clear communication, and adherence to all safety policies and procedures. The technician will be proficient in electrical meter testing, knowledgeable in controls and various electrical systems (AC/DC low voltage), and skilled in troubleshooting PLCs, motors, motor starters, contactors, and relays. Responsibilities include completing electrical repairs, welding projects, and performing preventive maintenance on power MHE, including fluid checks, belt/chain adjustments, electrical control troubleshooting, and motor/control replacements. The role also requires knowledge of hydraulic and mechanical systems, assisting battery technicians with charger repairs, battery changes, and maintenance, participating in an on-call program, and logging all time and materials into the CMMS. Housekeeping of maintenance areas, tool maintenance, adherence to safety requirements, and responding to emergencies are also key aspects of the job. The technician will champion safety, comply with regulations, and interact effectively with colleagues.

Requirements

High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
Six years in an MHE maintenance position; or equivalent combination of education and related experience
Must possess a valid state Driver's License and provide proof of liability coverage meeting Company standards.
Complete a Sysco approved the defensive driving program
Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divides into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Nice To Haves

Tech school or equivalent is preferred (2 years)
Obtain a Powered Industrial Equipment Certification from Sysco within 3 months
MHE 8 hour maintenance tech certificate from MHE manufacturer (IE: Crown, Raymond, Hyster, etc.)
Trade electrical I & II training (preferred)

Responsibilities

Performs the duties of Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Technician III
Performs moderate supervisory roles when Director Fleet and Facility Maintenance / Facility MHE Maintenance Supervisor are not accessible
Expressed desire to advance to management positions of greater authority
Demonstrates clear and concise decision-making skills related to MHE repair and availability of fleet for operations teams
Provides clear communication and reporting to Director Fleet and Facility Maintenance / Facility MHE Maintenance Supervisor on a daily basis
Operates competently within designated parameters and communicates upward before exceeding those parameters.
Mentor, teach and share expertise with MHE Technician I, II, and III to aid in their development to positions of greater responsibility
Demonstrate an understanding and adherence to all work safety policies, procedures, and governing requirements
Proficient in electrical meter testing
Knowledge of controls and electric (AC - alternative current & DC - direct current low voltage)
Understanding and working knowledge of PLC's and PLC troubleshooting
Motors and Motor starter knowledge (AC & DC)
Motor starter knowledge
Contactor and relay knowledge and repair
Complete electrical repairs and welding projects as needed.
Maintain power material handling equipment (MHE) including preventive maintenance (PM) of MHE fleet checking, draining and filling oil levels as needed, checking, adjusting, or replacing all belts and chains as needed, checking and troubleshooting electrical controls issues, replacing motors and controls, safety checks, PM per manufacturers recommendations
Knowledge of hydraulic systems/schematics/components, electrical systems/schematics both AC and DC systems, drive motors, power amps, electrical controls including PLC systems
Knowledge of mechanical systems including transmissions, drive units, differentials, braking systems, telescopic masts, reach mechanisms, steering systems, suspension systems
Completes all special projects associated with building or grounds, as requested including but not limited to moving furniture or fixtures, changing lights, light carpentry, painting, light plumbing, changing of light bulbs, repair of minor electrical devices
Assist the battery technicians; duties will include assisting in battery charger repairs, battery changes for MHE, repair of plugs and tips of batteries and chargers, watering and washing batteries, acid spill clean up, battery rack cleaning, battery area sweeping and cleaning, setting equalizing charge on batteries
Participate in departmental on-call program, as designated
Responsible for logging time and materials into the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) on a daily basis in the form of work orders, P.M.s, etc.
Responsible for housekeeping, clean up of all maintenance areas/work areas on a daily basis.
Maintain all tools and equipment in clean, safe, working order
Adhere to all safety requirements and wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment required by the job
Respond to emergency situations to ensure employee and facility safety
Champion overall safety in the department
Comply with OSHA, and other local, state and federal regulations
Adhere to Organization and the Facilities Department policies and procedures including appropriate attire, grooming, and attendance
Interact effectively, build relationships, and demonstrate a high level of cooperation
Train and Mentor MHE Tech I and II