DC Maintenance Technician- Forklift Repair at The Home Depot

Redlands, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jul, 26

Salary

39.0

Posted On

25 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Forklift repair, Troubleshooting, Preventive maintenance, Conveyor systems, Hydraulic systems, Pneumatic systems, Mechanical repair, Electric lift equipment, Safety compliance, OSHA standards, Equipment diagnostics, Computer skills, Mechanical inclination

Industry

Retail

Description

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger. Position Purpose: The Maintenance Technician – Forklift Repair is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all powered industrial trucks within the facility. This role performs troubleshooting, diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and repairs on forklifts and related material‑handling equipment to minimize downtime and support uninterrupted warehouse and production operations. The technician upholds safety standards, maintains accurate service records, and collaborates with operations teams to identify equipment needs and optimize performance. Oversees, maintains, and repairs equipment as well as other facility structures in a complex, warehouse environment. Key Responsibilities: 50% Troubleshoots and repairs electric lift equipment, conveyor systems, as well as technical, mechanical hydraulic and pheumatic issues where needed. Understands and troubleshoots conveyor operating system logic 20% Performs preventative maintenance as well as necessary modifications on electric lift equipment, conveyor systems and buildings. 10% Provides equipment status report, including details of unusual maintenance problems. 10% Follows all safety guidelines established by manufacturer, Home Depot, or government agencies. Adheres to all safety codes and OSHA standards 10% Maintains safe and clean working environment, performing daily cleanup of work areas Direct Manager/Direct Reports: This position reports to Area Supervisor. This position has 0 direct reports. Travel Requirements: Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time. Physical Requirements: Must continuously stand or walk or regularly requires lifting/handling/carrying material or equipment of moderate weight (8-20 pounds). Working Conditions: Typically in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noise, and fumes which cause noticeable discomfort or a moderate risk of accident or illness. Minimum Qualifications: Must be eighteen years of age or older. Must be legally permitted to work in the United States. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working on Industrial electric forklifts Experience working on conveyor systems Must be able to work a flexible schedule which may include weekends, evenings, and holidays Minimum Education: The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a trade school degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job. Preferred Education: No additional education Minimum Years of Work Experience: 1 Preferred Years of Work Experience: No additional years of experience Minimum Leadership Experience: None Preferred Leadership Experience: None Certifications: None Competencies: Experience working with general engine parts Basic computer skills Mechanical inclination For California, Colorado, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Nevada, New York City, Ithaca (NY), Westchester County (NY), and Washington residents: The pay range for this position is between $25.00 - $39.00 As the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, we operate over 2,200 retail stores across North America. All of our associates have one thing in mind — helping our customers build and improve their homes and businesses.

Responsibilities

The technician is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventive maintenance on forklifts, conveyor systems, and facility equipment. They must ensure all operations comply with safety standards and maintain accurate service records within a warehouse environment.