What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at Distribution Management?
Responsibilities Include:
- Oversee, maintain, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on equipment and facility structures across all five DCs, traveling to other sites as needed.
- Provide triage support during MHE outages, including nights and weekends, and collaborate with vendors/manufacturers for training and troubleshooting.
- Work with various warehouse equipment, including racking, shelving, and conveyor systems, following established repair policies and safety protocols.
- Communicate and train maintenance personnel at other sites, audit schedules, inspect PM work, and ensure repair parts availability.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance and repair activities, manage tools and equipment (inventory, storage, security), and, if authorized, purchase necessary tools and supplies.
- Perform routine and preventative maintenance on building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical equipment.
- Conduct regular inspections of facilities to identify repair needs, safety concerns, or improvement opportunities.
- Respond to maintenance requests and work orders in a timely and professional manner.
- Complete basic carpentry, painting, drywall, flooring, and minor construction projects as needed.
- Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and perform repairs or coordinate with outside vendors when necessary.
- Maintain tools and equipment in a safe, working condition
- Ensure facility operations comply with safety regulations, company standards, and local codes.
- Assist with emergency maintenance situations, including after‑hours or on‑call support as required.
- Maintain accurate maintenance logs, work orders, and inspection records.
- Work collaboratively with operations, management, and vendors to support facility needs.
- Provide courteous and responsive service to employees, tenants, or visitors.
Preferred Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 1 years’ experience with automated conveyor systems, controls, predictive/preventive maintenance, or industrial maintenance.
- Strong multi-tasking skills and ability to work independently.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and work from elevated surfaces for extended periods.
- Capable of lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 15–60 pounds.
- Willingness to travel to other DC locations (~15%) as needed.
- Experience working around moving machinery, heavy equipment, loud noises, and in various weather conditions or confined spaces.
- Must wear proper safety equipment at all times.
ABOUT DISTRIBUTION MANAGEMENT
Distribution Management is a national fulfillment and distribution provider specializing in automated order handling, fulfillment, and shipping of consumer package goods. DM can reach 99% of the U.S. within two days from its four strategically located distribution centers. An order accuracy rate of 99.9% is reflective of the operational excellence and efficiencies that have resulted from significant investment in technology and a dedicated IT development staff specializing in integration, automation, and real-time reporting. Visit www.distributionmgmt.com to learn more.