Maintenance Technician Apprentice

Fulfillment Center Maintenance Technician Apprentice

 See What We’re All About

As the fastest-growing distributor of restaurant equipment, HVAC and residential appliance parts, we like to do things a little differently. First, you need to understand and demonstrate our Core Values with safety being your first priority. That’s key. But we’re also looking for unique enthusiasm, high integrity, courage to embrace change…and if you know a few jokes, that puts you on the top of our list!

Do you have a genius-level knowledge of original equipment manufacturer parts? If not, no problem! We’re more interested in passionate people with fresh ideas from different backgrounds. That’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We’re proud that our workplace has been recognized for its growth and innovation on the Inc. 5000 list 15 years in a row and the Crain’s Fast 50 list ten times. We are honored to be voted by our Chicagoland team as a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace for the last four years.

If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, go above and beyond and put your ambition to work, all while having some fun, let’s chat – Apply Today!

The Job at a Glance

As our Maintenance Apprentice, internally known as Helping Hands, you will assist in the maintenance of building mechanical systems, material handling equipment, packaging equipment and our robotic goods-to-person system in our fulfillment Center. You will be responsible for cleaning, making minor adjustments, inspecting, and lubricating systems as needed.  You will also act as a first responder for mechanical issues.  As you gain knowledge and experience in the role, you will learn to perform preventative maintenance on a wide variety of equipment. 

A Typical Day

• Perform basic inspections, cleaning, servicing and preventative maintenance on robotics, packaging equipment, trash compactors, balers, tape machines, and other equipment as needed
• Light preventative maintenance on mechanical equipment in the fulfillment center including sorters, powered conveyors, truck loaders, and basic assembly of equipment
• Climbing ladders, using forklifts, scissor lifts, saws, drills, and other tools as needed.
• Acts as a first responder for fire/sprinkler system alarms.  Respond to operational issues with the mechanical systems, helping to triage the problem and working within the maintenance team to implement solutions.
• Assembling equipment
• Assisting with cleaning and sanitizing duties

To Land This Opportunity

• You passionate in learning about electrical, mechanical, and computer-controlled equipment in an industrial environment.
• You enjoy working with your hands, working with mechanical equipment and using tools on a regular basis.
• You have a valid driver’s license and willing to do minor travel to other facilities as need for training.
• You’re an all-star communicator and are fluent in English (both written and verbal)
• You have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform 8 or more hours of standing, bending, lifting, walking, and carrying products in combination at any given time.
• You are vehicle certified or willing to become vehicle certified
• You enjoy working in a busy warehouse environment with varying sounds

About Your Future Team

Our Fulfillment Center is full of dedicated, high-performing team members who have a passion for working hard, while having fun. We’re proud of our team-oriented atmosphere and strive to live up to our core values of Safety, Integrity, Passion, Courage, and Innovation every day!

At Parts Town, we value transparency and are committed to ensuring our team members feel appreciated and supported.   We prioritize our positive workplace culture where collaboration, growth, and work-life balance are celebrated. The salary range for this role is $44,599.30 – $54,510.26 annually ($21.44– $26.21 hourly) which is based on including but not limited to qualifications, experience, and geographical location. Parts Town is a pay for performance-company. In addition to base pay, some roles offer a profit-sharing program, and an annual bonus depending on the role. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) with match, employee assistance programs, paid time off, paid sick time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and professional development opportunities. 

Parts Town welcomes diversity and as an equal opportunity employer all qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Salary : $44,599 - $54,510