Shop Tech I - Seattle, WA

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger. Schedule is Monday - Friday. Position Purpose: Responsible for basic repairs, preventive maintenance, pre-delivery inspections (PDI), and deployment of machines in the rental fleet, including earth-moving, aerial, landscaping, and material handling equipment. Regular preventive maintenance of equipment is required to ensure that it remains in rental-ready condition, and is less likely to experience breakdowns on the job site. Key Responsibilities: • 10% Administrative Work - Documents all work performed on tablet technology, including completion of work orders to capture parts usage and labor, performing parts inventory counts, etc; Checks GPS units on equipment and ensures they are activated and properly checking in, and troubleshoots with IT team as needed; Rescues equipment from job sites as needed • 20% Perform Inspections - Performs aerial lift inspections according to required checklist; Cleans equipment and trailers • 30% Perform PMs and PDIs - Performs preventive maintenance (PMs) on equipment according to prescribed schedule/maintenance intervals; Performs pre-delivery inspections (PDIs) on equipment and trailers to ensure rental readiness prior to deploying to a store • 30% Perform Troubleshooting & Repairs - Performs troubleshooting and repairs on small engines, including fuel systems, oil and air filtration systems, ignition systems, etc; Changes wheels, tracks, and tires on machines and trailers; Performs maintenance and repairs on trailers • 10% Safety - Follows shop safety protocol, including proper storage of supplies and fuel, proper disposal of waste oils and fluids, and proper lifting and moving of materials and equipment; Safely operates forklift to load, unload, and move equipment and materials in the shop and yard Direct Manager/Direct Reports: • This position reports to Rental Regional Manager • This position has 0 Direct Reports Travel Requirements: • Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time. Physical Requirements: • Must continuously stand or walk or regularly requires lifting/handling/carrying material or equipment of moderate weight (8-20 pounds). Working Conditions: • Typically in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noise, and fumes which cause noticeable discomfort or a moderate risk of accident or illness. Minimum Qualifications: • Must be eighteen years of age or older. • Must be legally permitted to work in the United States. Preferred Qualifications: • Ability to convey complex or technical ideas and processes in easy-to-understand terms to diverse audiences • Excellent written and verbal communication skills Minimum Education: • The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED. Preferred Education: • No additional education Minimum Years of Work Experience: • 3 Preferred Years of Work Experience: • No additional years of experience Minimum Leadership Experience: • None Preferred Leadership Experience: • None Certifications: • None Competencies: • Action Oriented • Decision Quality • Tech Savvy • Communicates Effectively • Customer Focus For California, Colorado, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Nevada, New York City, Ithaca (NY), Westchester County (NY), and Washington residents:   The pay range for this position is between $30.00 - $33.00