Maintenance Associate Jobs in Princeton, IL (NOW HIRING)

Join our team and live the Ollie-tude!: (Ollie’s Core Values)

• BE A TEAM PLAYER- Associates are expected to be supportive and work together.
• BE CARING- How do I treat others with courtesy, dignity, and respect?
• BE VALUE OBSESSED- Live the “good stuff cheap” mindset.
• BE COMMITTED- Operate with grit, passion, tenacity, and action.
• BE GROWING- How do we get better every day?
• BE REAL- Associates should be honest, transparent, genuine, trustworthy, and sincere.

Ollie’s Associate Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and RX coverage begins after 90 Days of employment.
• 401K, generous company match with immediate vesting.
• 20% associate discount on all Ollie’s purchases.
• Vast array of voluntary benefits

The Maintenance Technician performs hands-on troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and repair of mechanical material handling equipment across the Distribution Center. This role supports daily operations by responding to equipment issues and assisting higher-level technicians to keep the facility running safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities:

• Perform troubleshooting on equipment/machinery as issues arise in the distribution center and make necessary repairs based on conclusions.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on mechanical material handling equipment, including transportation conveyors, sortation systems, and forklifts
• Perform emergency mechanical repairs to failed material handling systems
• Basic electrical troubleshooting
• Perform maintenance projects on conveyor systems
• Perform repair of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Identify and locate required repair parts for failed systems
• Assists Maintenance Tech II and Maintenance Tech III associates on projects and troubleshooting.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to operate all equipment necessary to perform the role. This includes but is not limited to pallet jacks, various styles of forklifts, and other Material Handling Equipment as needed.
• Ability to work independently and self-motivated to seek work.
• Ability and willingness to follow material handling equipment safe operating procedures.
• Ability to complete assignments in time allotted.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule (until work is done)
• Ability to work regularly at a maximum height of four flights of stairs.
• Ability to operate a cherry picker and/ or scissor lift, and work at a maximum height of 36 feet while being tethered to a safety harness.
• 3 + years of progressive mechanical aptitude experience in a distribution or manufacturing environment and the ability to work independently and safely, with limited supervision.
• Basic electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Basic experience in working with and troubleshooting 120VAC-480VAC electrical components as well as 24VDC systems.
• Basic knowledge of common distribution center electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experienced and proficient utilizing machines/equipment as follows: hand tools, measuring tools, drills, grinders, saws, multimeter, tachometer, welder, etc.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to push and pull up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to bend and twist frequently.
• Must have ability to move and handle boxes of merchandise and fixtures.  
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.

This pay represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls.  Pay ranges may be different in other locations.  Actual associate pay will be based on work location, position, experience, skill level, qualifications, and other relevant factors. Associate will not be compensated below the minimum wage for the specific location where the individual has applied in accordance with city, county, and state requirements.

New Hire Starting Pay Range: $20-$26/hr

Ollie’s is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with Federal and State Equal Opportunity Laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and identity, national origin, age, veteran’s status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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