DC Maintenance Technician

Experience operational excellence. Real investment in personal and professional development. And an ability to make real and beneficial change. The Distribution Centers at Ulta Beauty are a place where lived values meet next-generation advancements to create competitive advantage few can match.

If you want to learn in a supportive and ever-evolving environment. If you value managers who aren’t afraid to lead by rolling up their sleeves. If you seek stability, growth opportunities and the rewards that come with industry leadership, apply your talents and passions in ways that take us to even greater heights.

GENERAL SUMMARY & SCOPE

Leads the operation, maintenance, and repair of material handling equipment critical to the safe, efficient distribution of products within the Distribution Center. Ensures maximum equipment uptime by applying advanced troubleshooting skills across a variety of machines and systems. If serving as the Lead technician, providing technical guidance, delegating daily maintenance tasks, and ensuring clear end-of-shift handoffs.  Acts as the primary point of contact for managers and supervisors on equipment performance, repairs, and maintenance priorities. This role combines hands-on expertise with leadership responsibility to support operational excellence in a high-volume, 300,000 sq. ft. facility.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (*Essential Functions)

The DC Maintenance Technician is a champion of Ulta Beauty’s mission, vision, and values, and should demonstrate them skillfully and consistently by performing the following duties and responsibilities of the position (as well as all other projects/duties as assigned):

 Performance

• Maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs industrial electrical systems, motor controls, and electronics 
• Installs, maintains, and troubleshoots power distribution systems, branch circuits, lighting systems, transformers, and wiring methods and materials 
• Designs and builds specifications for new electrical circuits 
• Maintains and repairs Material Handling Systems such as conveyors, case erectors, and sortation equipment   
• Installs, maintains, and troubleshoots relay logic, ladder diagrams, control components, including photo eyes, motor starters, relays, limit switches, proximity sensors, timers, solenoids, Servo drives, frequency inverters, linear drives, tachs, and encoders   
• Troubleshoots PLC ladder logic (read use for troubleshooting), components (CPU back plains, I/O boards, counters, modules, and devices) and communications protocols  
• Modifies programming code to change operation of conveyors, interpreting multiple programming code languages 
• Maintains and repairs battery powered equipment
• Performs basic maintenance of powered equipment manufacturers, including Raymond, Crown, Toyota 
• Maintains building and grounds, including basic carpentry and HVAC troubleshooting.  
• Maintains a clean and organized maintenance shop

• Enters data into the CMMS program, ensuring paperwork completion by all associates at the end of shift and timely completion of associated duties

• Performs other general warehouse tasks as assigned 

People

• Provides technical guidance on repairs, delegating daily maintenance tasks and ensuring smooth shift transitions through detailed “end-of-shift" handoffs
• Ensures all associates timely complete required CMMS documentation and associated end-of-shift
• Serves as primary point of contact for Managers and Supervisors regarding equipment maintenance and repair priorities
• Participates in mandatory trainings and meetings to support continuous professional growth and team development

Process

• Maintains thorough knowledge of and ensures compliance with Ulta Beauty policies, procedures, and standards
• Adheres to the Ulta Beauty dress code
• Protects company assets by following loss prevention best practices and providing exceptional guest service
• Executes other operational tasks as directed to support business needs

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience

Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience conducting preventative maintenance and advanced knowledge of machinery Ulta Beauty uses inside of our distribution centers
• Experience with safety procedures on equipment

Licenses/Certifications

• Valid state-issued HVAC technician, Electrician, or Plumber license or certification required
• Manufacture certified repair person for powered equipment

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of communication protocols, such as Profibus, Modbus, Devicenet, ControlNet, etc. 
• Proven ability to troubleshoot MHE peripheral.
• Developed communication skills
• Must be able to communicate on all levels 
• Must be able to work individually and as a team
• Basic ability to understand written and oral instructions in the English language
• Ability to follow instructions quickly and accurately

SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work overtime as needed 
• Flexibility in daily task assignment 

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Constant exposure to loud noises
• Occasional work in high places
• Exposure to variable temperatures
• Exposure to dusty environment
• May be exposed to strong scents related to cosmetic or fragrance
• May be required to work in narrow aisles or trailers

If an associate has a disability that prevents them from performing an essential function of the job, the Company will engage in the interactive process with the associate to determine whether there is a reasonable accommodation that will enable the associate to perform the essential functions of the job.

At Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA), the possibilities are beautiful. Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care products and salon services. We bring possibilities to life through the power of beauty each and every day in our stores and online with more than 25,000 products from approximately 500 well-established and emerging beauty brands across all categories and price points, including Ulta Beauty’s own private label. Ulta Beauty also offers a full-service salon in every store featuring—hair, skin, brow, and make-up services.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.