Battery Technician

Job Title: Battery Technician

Location: Basic Energy, Inc. – Santa Ana, CA 92705

Full-time

SUMMARY: Performs scheduled maintenance, fault diagnosis and repairs on industrial batteries and chargers

Job Description

The Battery Technician is responsible for performing battery watering, cleaning in accordance with pre-determined schedule, periodic maintenance, cable repair, connectors, watering system, battery cell replacement and troubleshooting on various models of motive power batteries and chargers with record keeping. Must be able to input data into computer or document paper work that is required. Perform all job requirements in accordance with applicable Basic Energy Policies and Safety Procedures. Maintain service and support with material handling equipment batteries and chargers at the internal customer locations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive maintenance on material handling equipment batteries and chargers with manufacturer’s guidelines/specifications and established timelines.

• Perform routine cleaning and watering of all batteries in accordance with pre-determined schedule.

• Replaces battery cells and complete cable and inter connector replacements as needed.

• Able to troubleshoot and diagnose material handling equipment battery and charger components.

• Ability to operate forklift equipment without supervision.

• Ability to communicate effectively.

• Properly records and maintains all required battery specifications, testing results, charging activity, location of new and used batteries.

• Responsible for logging time and materials, maintaining work orders, PMs and inventory tracking into computerized maintenance management system/software.

• Be able to use all special tools properly. Maintain and properly use the normal tools of the trade.

• Operate service vehicle in a clean, safe and secure manner following all required safety rules for the job.

• Follows all safety procedures in performing work as well as company policies and any other safety procedures necessary to complete work assignments safely.

• Work with all departments and employees to ensure quality of customer service

• Perform other general maintenance tasks as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school diploma, G.E.D or tech school graduate preferred

• A valid Driver License is required

• Basic Computer knowledge including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)

• Must be able to work independently and as a team, as assigned.

• Demonstrated ability to repair equipment per skill level.

• Must be capable of becoming certified to operate equipment.

• Able to understand and communicate oral and by written instruction.

• Capable of standing and walking for extended periods.

• Must be able to bend, squat, reach, and climb on a frequent basis.

• Must be able to lift, pull and push up to 50lbs. Weight requirements may vary within each department and function.

• Open to the elements of noise and moving machinery within warehouse

• Occasional cold and heat, depending on the season.

Benefits: We provide a competitive benefit package to include;

• Medical, dental, vision

• PTO Package

• 5 Paid holidays

Basic Energy, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all Employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law or ordinance.