General Equipment Repair Technician

Purpose:

This position is responsible for a variety of tasks related to maintaining and improving the Distribution Center’s heavy operating equipment. The General Equipment Repair Technician must be able to perform certain maintenance functions and when required coordinate and partner with contractors and vendors in the performance of service, tasks and projects common to the role.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• At least 2 years of relevant experience for Equipment repair and Preventative maintenance
• Preferred Experience in Logistics Warehouse environment
• Preferred experience with Forklift, Order Picker, Reach Truck heavy equipment repairs and preventative maintenance
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines while working in a changing and fast-paced environment
• Must be detailed-oriented, highly organized and able to manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to work independently and exercise independent judgement to solve problems
• Demonstrated ability to work as a business partner in a collaborative environment

Essential Job Functions:

• Must follow all F&D Safety and Environmental policies and report any incidents, near misses and/or observations of such in the DC
• Work collaboratively with the DC GM and Operations Managers on day to day processes involving the upkeep, repair and PM’s for DC equipment
• Daily coordination with DC management on the prioritization of equipment repairs, PM’s and functions of the job
• Maintain service/repair records, for all equipment, with monthly status reports
• Receive, analyze, and preform routine and emergency maintenance/repair service requests for equipment needed and to comply to warranty requirements
• Preform preventive maintenance programs, in concurrence with the GM and Operations Managers, and adjust/create as needed to ensure proper maintenance of equipment
• Develop and leverage partnerships with vendors to ensure the Distribution Center receives timely and cost-effective services possible
• Review, approve and verify completion of service requests
• Be able to perform maintenance /repair functions on all DC equipment, including all material handling equipment, maintenance /employee mobile equipment, and yard jockey trucks
• Train DC personnel, as requested by DC Management, on minor maintenance practices and upkeep of equipment, including good operating practices, to improve on the downtime of equipment and lower repair costs

 Working Conditions (travel & environment)

• This position is hourly, knowing it may include hours which exceed eight (8) hours in a day or forty hours in a week
• Typical job hours are per the GM and employee coordination, regularly being the day shift operating hours, but could involve working an off shift and/or weekend, as required
• Assist in dispatching and follow-up on emergency service calls after typical business hours, including but not limited to weekends
• Limited travel required including air and car travel
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to a warehouse environment and moving vehicles.  The noise level in the work environment is typically quiet to moderate

PHYSICAL/SENSORY    REQUIREMENTS

Physical Work – Ability to exert 30-60 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20-30 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects and perform job.  The employee is often required to use their hands and fingers, to handle, or feel.  The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

Note:  Floor & Decor considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or familial status, veteran status, or based on any other class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.  Floor & Decor also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer at its sole discretion.

Benefits & Rewards

• Bonus opportunities at every level

• Career advancement opportu