DC Maintenance Technician/ Mechanic

Want to help pets live their best lives?

We're proud to be where the pets go and where the pet people go. If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you.

Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what's right for pets and people.

• Pet First - Protect & Empower. All pets should Live their Best Life. We put the needs of pets and pet parents at the center of everything we do.
• Foster the Fun - Connect & Bond. Our Passion for pets brings us together! We celebrate the journey of pet parenthood through district experiences, products, and services.
• Let's Go! Own & Commit. We are stronger as One Petco team. We bring our unique superpowers and champion authenticity in everyone to drive success.

We're proud to be "where the pets go" to find everything they need to live their best lives for more than 60 years - from their favorite meals and toys, to trusted supplies and expert support from people who get it, because we live it. We believe in the universal truths of pet parenthood - the boundless boops, missing slippers, late night zoomies and everything in between. And we're here for it. Every tail wag, every vet visit, every step of the way. We are 29,000+ strong and together we nurture the pet-human bond in more than 1,500 Petco stores across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. In 1999, we founded Petco Love. Together, we support thousands of local animal welfare groups nationwide and have helped find homes for approximately 7 million animals through in-store adoption events.

Job Description

• Hourly rate based on skills & experience.
• Direct Hire - Weekday & Overtime as Needed
• 10 Paid Days Off in 1st Year
• Referral Bonuses Available
• We have amazing benefits and discounts to keep you and your fur/fin/feathered babies healthy and happy!
• Equipment Experience a PLUS (Electrical Pallet Jack)
• Equipment Experience a PLUS (Cherry Picker & Stand-Up Reach)
• We offer a Safe, Diverse, and Inclusive Work Environment

Position Purpose:

Ensure the proper operation and maintenance of all rolling stock, machinery, equipment and in the facility. This position is also responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and upkeep of the interior and exterior of the facility. This is a safety sensitive position that requires drug testing.

Essential Job Functions:

Through previous background and experience, the candidate must demonstrate, with or without an accommodation, the ability to:

• Assess equipment and recommend an appropriate course of action.

• Interact professionally and effectively through verbal and written communication with all professional contacts with an emphasis on the Company's interests.

• Maintain and repair forklift equipment, pick carousels, etc.

• Lift up to 50 pounds.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot escalated technical problems and complex mechanical issues including repair material handling equipment such as forklifts and warehouse equipment such as picking carousels, shrink-wrap machines and inventory racks.
• Prioritizes maintenance of red tagged equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance of rolling stock and equipment as required.
• Perform repair and maintenance duties to the interior and exterior building structure including electricity, plumbing, framing, roofing, painting, etc.
• Observe and promote established safety procedures.
• Assist in quarterly and annual inventories.
• Additional projects as assigned.

Nature of Supervision:

Minimal instruction is provided on some, but not all tasks to be performed, and work is periodically checked upon completion. In addition, some tasks may be assigned which may last for one or two days without supervisory direction or guidance.

Supervisory Responsibility:

Although this position generally does not entail supervising other employees, management may delegate additional responsibility to include providing functional guidance and work leadership to junior maintenance technicians.

Educational Background:

The minimum educational background of an applicant to this position is a high school diploma or its equivalent (GED). 2 years of technical schooling and/or training is preferred.

Previous Experience:

A minimum of 3 - 6 years' experience as a maintenance technician is required and familiarity with forklifts, warehouse and material handling equipment is preferred.

Work Environment:

In addition to extensive walking, bending, stooping, and climbing, the nature of this position entails constant exposure to heat, cold, dirt, dust, fumes, and noise within the warehouse. While some job duties may occasionally be conducted outdoors, the majority of work is performed indoors. Risk of injury in this type of work should not be overlooked.

Contacts:

Contacts are primarily with the immediate supervisor and employees within the warehouse and generally involve the routine exchange of information. Routinely communicates with vendors and contractors.

Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

For a more detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO - see https://careers.petco.com/us/en/key-benefits

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.

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