Warehouse Maintenance Technician

Position Summary

The Warehouse Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining a safe reliable and fully operational warehouse facility. This role oversees preventive maintenance troubleshooting repairs vendor coordination and documentation for heating ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems; conveyor and material-handling systems; dock equipment; building systems; and general warehouse infrastructure. The technician responds to urgent equipment and facility issues minimizes operational downtime and ensures maintenance work complies with company standards manufacturer requirements and applicable safety regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• HVAC systems: Monitor system performance; inspect filters belts thermostats motors drains and controls; perform routine maintenance within the scope of training; identify deficiencies; and coordinate licensed service providers when required.
• Conveyor systems: Inspect test troubleshoot and maintain conveyors rollers belts bearings guards sensors photo eyes emergency stops motors and related controls. Correct minor faults and escalate specialized electrical or mechanical repairs.
• Facility maintenance: Maintain doors dock levelers dock plates seals lighting plumbing fixtures racking protection floors walls gates fencing fire doors and other building components.
• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance schedules to reduce equipment failures service interruptions and unplanned downtime.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests equipment breakdowns leaks temperature-control issues unusual noises safety hazards and other urgent facility conditions.
• Use lockout/tagout and other required energy-control procedures before servicing machinery or equipment.
• Maintain accurate work orders inspection logs preventive maintenance records asset history parts usage service reports warranties permits and vendor documentation.
• Coordinate monitor and verify work performed by HVAC conveyor electrical plumbing fire-protection pest-control waste and general facility contractors.
• Maintain an organized inventory of spare parts filters belts tools supplies and critical replacement components; communicate replenishment needs before stock is depleted.
• Conduct routine building and yard inspections document findings prioritize deficiencies based on safety and operational risk and follow corrective actions through completion.
• Support maintenance of dock and material-handling equipment in coordination with approved technicians and equipment service providers.
• Assist with facility projects equipment installations layout changes seasonal preparation emergency response and business-continuity activities.
• Maintain clean and orderly mechanical electrical maintenance and storage areas.
• Communicate equipment status downtime risks repair progress and return-to-service timing to warehouse leadership and affected operational teams.
• Perform other facility maintenance duties consistent with the employees training authorization and safe work practices.

Safety and Compliance

• Follow all company safety policies and applicable federal state and local requirements including OSHA-aligned practices lockout/tagout hazard communication fall protection ladder safety electrical safety and required personal protective equipment.
• Do not perform regulated electrical refrigeration fire-protection structural or other licensed work unless properly trained certified and authorized.
• Immediately report unsafe conditions damaged guarding compromised fire or life-safety systems chemical spills and equipment that cannot be safely operated.
• Place unsafe equipment out of service when appropriate secure the affected area and communicate operational restrictions until repairs are verified.
• Support internal inspections external service visits audits corrective actions and regulatory compliance activities.

Qualifications :

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two or more years of industrial commercial distribution-center or warehouse facility maintenance experience.
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems conveyor equipment HVAC fundamentals basic plumbing and general building maintenance.
• Ability to read equipment manuals preventive maintenance instructions safety procedures and basic mechanical or electrical diagrams.
• Ability to safely use hand tools power tools meters ladders and maintenance equipment appropriate to the role.
• Strong troubleshooting organization documentation communication and follow-through skills.
• Ability to work independently prioritize competing maintenance needs and respond effectively during equipment or facility emergencies.
• Basic computer skills for email work-order systems inventory records spreadsheets and vendor portals.
• Valid drivers license if operation of a company vehicle is required.

Preferred Qualifications and Certifications

• Technical or trade-school training in industrial maintenance HVAC electrical systems mechanical systems or a related field.
• Conveyor maintenance or industrial-mechanical certification.
• OSHA 10-hour or OSHA 30-hour training.
• Formal lockout/tagout fall-protection aerial-lift forklift or powered industrial truck training as applicable.
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) or electronic work-order platforms.

Additional Information :

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Vacation Holiday Sick Time
• Health Plan: Medical
• Life Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Growth opportunities within the company
• Employee Referral Program Bonus

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time