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Ace Hardware

Cooperative hardware and home improvement retailer

Maintenance Technician 2

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSuffolk, VA, USA$18.80 - $23.50 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience is required; distribution experience is preferred, including experience with HVAC, electrical, conveyor systems, plumbing, or material handling equipment.
  • Ability to read and understand manuals, blueprints, repair instructions, schematics, and test instruments.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
  • Ability and willingness to work non-traditional shifts and hours, including weekends.
  • Must be safety-minded.

Responsibilities

  • Repair and maintain all equipment and systems within the facility.
  • Use hand and power tools, precision measuring instruments, and electrical and electronic testing devices to perform maintenance and repairs.
  • Perform routine preventive maintenance and repairs to keep machines running smoothly, ensure building systems operate efficiently, and prevent deterioration of the building's physical condition.
  • Inspect, operate, and test machinery, equipment, and systems to diagnose malfunctions.
  • Repair and maintain conveyor systems.
  • Diagnose mechanical problems and determine corrective actions, consulting blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs as needed.
  • Inspect drives, motors, and belts; check fluid levels; replace filters; and perform other maintenance actions according to checklists.
  • Record the type and cost of maintenance or repair work.
  • Work with outside contractors on major repair and maintenance issues, including obtaining quotes.
  • Perform maintenance and preventive maintenance on facility systems, including water, HVAC, and electrical systems.
  • Modify, change, and reconfigure racking.
  • Move equipment, furniture, and office equipment.
  • Use ladders and man lifts to work at heights.
  • Perform construction, painting, and wiring.
  • Read and understand manuals, repair instructions, schematics, and test instruments.
  • Handle and move objects, including heavy objects.
  • Operate vehicles, mechanized devices, or equipment.
  • Use a two-way radio or mobile phone.
  • Perform safety inspections in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
  • Clean rooms or work areas.
  • Maintain a safe work environment.

Desired Qualifications

  • Preferred experience and knowledge with electrical systems and hazardous materials.

About the Company

Ace Hardware

Cooperative hardware and home improvement retailer

Ace Hardware is a retailer-owned cooperative that operates hardware, home improvement, and paint stores through a network of independently owned retailers. It provides member stores with collective buying power, distribution, and marketing support, enabling local shops to compete with big chains while delivering community-focused service. The company earns revenue from product sales to member stores and service fees. Ace distributes major brands like Benjamin Moore, Craftsman, Weber, and its own private-label products, serving DIY homeowners and professional contractors through thousands of neighborhood stores. Its goal is to help member retailers grow and serve communities by offering a broad product assortment, reliable supply, and local service.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Augusta, KS
Founded
1924

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