Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

CERTCO INC•Madison, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Maintenance Technician Warehouse Equipment & Facility Maintenance Certco Inc. | Daniels Street Location | Madison, WI Voted a Top Workplace – Wisconsin State Journal (2024, 2025 & 2026) Certco Inc., a leading grocery wholesale distributor serving independent retailers throughout the Midwest, is looking for a Maintenance Technician to support operations at our Daniels Street warehouse facility in Madison. This role plays an important part in keeping our warehouse running safely and efficiently by maintaining building systems, conveyor systems, and powered industrial equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks. If you enjoy troubleshooting mechanical systems, solving problems, and working in a hands on technical role, this could be a great opportunity to grow your maintenance career with a stable and respected company. Why Join Certco At Certco, we offer more than just a job. We offer long term career opportunities with a stable company that values hard work, teamwork, and reliability. Pay will be based on various factors, such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Competitive pay Great Schedule (First Shift / Monday - Friday) Excellent benefits package Low cost premium insurance including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage 401k with company match and profit sharing Wellness perks including gym reimbursement, chair massages, on site fitness center and weekly chiropractic care Strong company culture including company picnics, sports teams, and employee events Stable company with long term career opportunities What You Will Do As a Maintenance Technician, you will help ensure our facility and equipment operate safely and efficiently by Troubleshooting and repairing warehouse equipment and building systems Performing preventative maintenance on conveyors and material handling systems Maintaining and servicing electric powered industrial equipment including forklifts and pallet jacks Maintaining industrial batteries for lift trucks Diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues Responding to equipment breakdowns and operational maintenance needs Performing scheduled preventative maintenance inspections Maintaining maintenance logs, work orders, and repair documentation Assisting with coordination of outside contractors when necessary Identifying safety hazards and reporting maintenance concerns A Top Workplace Three Years in a Row At Certco, you will find stability, purpose, and the opportunity to support local grocery stores and communities across the Midwest. Our people first culture and continued growth make this an exciting time to join our team. Job Summary The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining the facility and all operational equipment to ensure safe and efficient warehouse operations. This includes troubleshooting, repairing and performing preventative maintenance on building systems, conveyor systems and electric powered industrial equipment including forklifts and pallet jacks. The position performs both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks, responds to operational issues and helps ensure all equipment is operating safely and reliably. Individual responsibilities and work priorities will be established through annual performance objectives aligned with departmental goals.

Requirements

1 to 3 years of maintenance experience in an industrial, warehouse, or manufacturing environment preferred
Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem solving skills
Ability to read electrical diagrams, schematics, and technical manuals
Experience working with electrical systems up to 480V three phase preferred
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
Ability to work in cold storage conditions
Ability to work in cold storage conditions throughout the workday
Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams, schematics and technical manuals
Strong troubleshooting and mechanical problem solving skills
Ability to work independently and within a team environment
Experience with electrical maintenance up to 480V three phase systems
Ability to prioritize work and complete tasks with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

Experience maintaining conveyor systems preferred
Experience repairing forklifts or material handling equipment preferred
Welding experience is a plus
Experience maintaining conveyor systems preferred
Experience repairing electric lift trucks or material handling equipment preferred
Welding experience preferred

Responsibilities

Safely operate lift trucks and other powered industrial equipment
Maintain and service industrial batteries for the lift truck fleet
Troubleshoot, service and repair electric powered industrial trucks including forklifts and pallet jacks
Maintain and repair facility systems including building equipment and material handling systems
Troubleshoot and maintain warehouse conveyor systems
Perform scheduled preventative maintenance inspections and repairs
Perform safety and operational testing on equipment and systems
Respond to equipment breakdowns and operational maintenance issues
Complete accurate daily work orders and maintenance documentation
Maintain maintenance logs, repair records and required reports
Track maintenance requests and work order completion
Maintain inventory of maintenance supplies and parts
Attend required meetings and training programs
Assist in coordinating repairs with outside contractors and vendors
Identify equipment issues and report hazardous or emergency conditions
Perform general facility and equipment preventative maintenance
Perform other duties as assigned
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
Maintain regular attendance and comply with the company attendance policy

Benefits

Competitive pay
Great Schedule (First Shift / Monday - Friday)
Excellent benefits package
Low cost premium insurance including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
401k with company match and profit sharing
Wellness perks including gym reimbursement, chair massages, on site fitness center and weekly chiropractic care
Strong company culture including company picnics, sports teams, and employee events
Stable company with long term career opportunities

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