2nd Shift Preventative Maintenance Technician

Bozzuto's Inc. • Cheshire, CT

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Preventative Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining the functionality and longevity of material handling equipment (MHE). The role includes inspecting equipment, completing scheduled preventive maintenance and repairs, documenting work, and ensuring equipment complies with OSHA requirements and company policies before it is returned to service. The technician helps maintain a safe, damage-free warehouse environment and supports timely, high-quality customer order fulfillment.

The work takes place in grocery, perishable, and freezer warehouse environments, with temperatures ranging from approximately 50°F–90°F, 26°F–60°F, and 0°F–-20°F, respectively. The regular schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM. Compensation is $22.00 per hour. Flexibility to work additional or different shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, may be required.

Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 80–85 pounds.
• Ability to stand, bend, lift, and twist for up to 90% of the shift and frequently lift products from floor level to above the head.
• Ability to stand or walk for at least 10 hours daily.
• Ability to work in temperature-controlled environments, including grocery, perishable, and freezer warehouses.
• Ability to operate required material handling equipment and get on and off equipment throughout the shift.
• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate clearly and effectively with peers and leaders.
• Organizational skills, including ability to fulfill customer orders promptly, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to ensure timely, high-quality customer orders.
• Ability to maintain high standards of product handling and uphold safety policies and accountability for safe practices.

Nice To Haves

• One year of technical experience in automotive or industrial equipment.
• Experience with material handling equipment, including electric pallet jacks such as center riders or long forks, and forklifts.
• Own and maintain up-to-date tools of the trade.

Responsibilities

• Inspect equipment routinely for potential issues and wear, assess component condition, and determine whether maintenance or repair is needed.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, including lubrication, cleaning, adjustments, and component replacement.
• Replace batteries in material handling equipment using electric power tools and hand tools.
• Safely operate material handling equipment, including center riders, long-fork equipment, and forklifts, to move equipment to and from the maintenance shop, following company certification procedures and safety standards.
• Perform OSHA- and company-policy-compliant safety inspections before equipment is released for floor use.
• Maintain product quality standards and work in a damage-free manner.
• Perform mechanical repairs on electric forklifts and electric pallet jacks.
• Complete equipment inspection forms, paperwork, and other required documents accurately and on time.
• Perform basic soldering and welding.
• Use air-powered equipment when necessary.
• Assist with cleaning and maintaining a safe warehouse work environment.
• Work various or additional shifts as needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed