Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Maintenance Technician
Warehouse Equipment & Facility Maintenance
Certco Inc. | Femrite Drive Location | Madison, WI

Voted a Top Workplace – Wisconsin State Journal (2024, 2025 & 2026)

Certco Inc., a leading grocery wholesale distributor serving independent retailers throughout the Midwest, is looking for a Maintenance Technician to support operations at our Femrite Drive warehouse facility in Madison.

This role plays an important part in keeping our warehouse running safely and efficiently by maintaining building systems and powered industrial equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks.

If you enjoy troubleshooting mechanical systems, solving problems, and working in a hands on technical role, this could be a great opportunity to grow your maintenance career with a stable and respected company.

Why Join Certco

At Certco, we offer more than just a job. We offer long term career opportunities with a stable company that values hard work, teamwork, and reliability.

Pay will be based on various factors, such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.

• Competitive pay
• Great Schedule (First Shift / Monday - Friday)
• Excellent benefits package
• Low cost premium insurance including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• 401k with company match and profit sharing
• Wellness perks including gym reimbursement, chair massages, on site fitness center and weekly chiropractic care
• Strong company culture including company picnics, sports teams, and employee events just to name a few
• Stable company with long term career opportunities

What You Will Do

As a Maintenance Technician, you will help ensure our facility and equipment operate safely and efficiently by:

• Troubleshooting and repairing warehouse equipment and building systems
• Performing preventative maintenance on material handling systems
• Maintaining and servicing electric powered industrial equipment including forklifts and pallet jacks
• Maintaining industrial batteries for lift trucks
• Diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues
• Responding to equipment breakdowns and operational maintenance needs
• Performing scheduled preventative maintenance inspections
• Maintaining maintenance logs, work orders, and repair documentation
• Assisting with coordination of outside contractors when necessary
• Identifying safety hazards and reporting maintenance concerns

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of maintenance experience in an industrial, warehouse, or manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience repairing forklifts or material handling equipment preferred
• Welding experience is a plus
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• Ability to read electrical diagrams, schematics, and technical manuals
• Experience working with electrical systems up to 480V three phase preferred
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Ability to work in cold storage conditions

A Top Workplace Three Years in a Row

At Certco, you will find stability, purpose, and the opportunity to support local grocery stores and communities across the Midwest. Our people first culture and continued growth make this an exciting time to join our team.

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Hours: 6:30am - 3pm

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining the facility and all operational equipment to ensure safe and efficient warehouse operations. This includes troubleshooting, repairing and performing preventative maintenance on building systems and electric powered industrial equipment including forklifts and pallet jacks. The position performs both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks, responds to operational issues and helps ensure all equipment is operating safely and reliably. Individual responsibilities and work priorities will be established through annual performance objectives aligned with departmental goals.

Essential Job Functions

• Safely operate lift trucks and other powered industrial equipment
• Maintain and service industrial batteries for the lift truck fleet
• Troubleshoot, service and repair electric powered industrial trucks including forklifts and pallet jacks
• Maintain and repair facility systems including building equipment and material handling systems
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance inspections and repairs
• Perform safety and operational testing on equipment and systems
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and operational maintenance issues
• Complete accurate daily work orders and maintenance documentation
• Maintain maintenance logs, repair records and required reports
• Track maintenance requests and work order completion
• Maintain inventory of maintenance supplies and parts
• Attend required meetings and training programs
• Assist in coordinating repairs with outside contractors and vendors
• Identify equipment issues and report hazardous or emergency conditions
• Perform general facility and equipment preventative maintenance
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Maintain regular attendance and comply with the company attendance policy

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work in cold storage conditions throughout the workday
• Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams, schematics and technical manuals
• Strong troubleshooting and mechanical problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Experience with electrical maintenance up to 480V three phase systems
• Ability to prioritize work and complete tasks with minimal supervision

Education and Experience

• 1 to 3 years maintenance experience in an industrial or warehouse environment preferred
• Experience repairing electric lift trucks or material handling equipment preferred
• Welding experience preferred

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described below are representative of those that must be met by an applicant or employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Frequency Definitions
The percentages listed below represent the estimated amount of time the employee is expected to perform each physical requirement during a typical work shift.

0–24% — Occasional (up to 2 hours per shift)

25–49% — Frequent (approximately 2–4 hours per shift)

50–74% — Regular (approximately 4–6 hours per shift)

75–100% — Constant (more than 6 hours per shift)

• Seeing: Must be able to read reports and use computers. (75–100%)
• Hearing: Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with co-workers and customers. (75–100%)
• Communication: Ability to communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and via virtual platforms. (75–100%)
• Reading/Data Analysis: Ability to read and analyze data on a computer screen and in printed materials. (24–49%)
• Standing/Walking/Mobility: Must be able to stand and walk/maneuver around equipment safely. (75–100%)
• Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling: Must be able to climb on ladders, lifts and equipment. Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl and kneel to perform job duties. (75–100%)
• Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds occasionally (75-100%)
• Travel: Ability to travel between locations as required. (0–24%)
• Work Environment: Ability to work in an operational environment, including exposure to varying temperatures, noise levels, and equipment movement when applicable. (75–100%)
• Safety Requirements: Must comply with all safety requirements, including the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) when in operational areas. (75–100%)

Certco is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.