Maintenance Technician I - Entry Level

Ace Hardware • Oak Brook, IL • 16h ago

Compensation Details:

$20-$25 per hour.

Why should you join our team?

We live our values - W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork). Gratitude. Humility. Love. You don't often see values like these in most corporate statements, but Ace is different. These things are important to us. They represent our commitment to the company, our employees, to Ace retailers and to the Ace brand.

In addition to providing our employees a great culture, Ace also offers competitive benefits* that address life's necessities and perks, many of which expand and improve year after year, including:

Weekly Pay

Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level (rapid company growth over the past 5 years resulted in incentives being paid out at an average of 122% of your target opportunity!)

Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution the first year in addition to quarterly contributions and annual discretionary contribution (once eligibility requirements have been met). Over the past 5 years, company contributions (matching, quarterly & discretionary) for fully eligible employees have averaged 10.4% of total eligible compensation.

Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents

Paid Time Off Programs (incl. vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay)

Your career at Ace is more than just a job. It's a chance to be part of something meaningful. We help locally-owned businesses thrive and make an impact in their communities - and we support our employees in doing the same by offering an annual Ace Cares Week, 20 hours off work per year to volunteer at an organization of your choice, opportunities to help Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation

Ace invests in every employee we hire, with a key focus on development and coaching. We offer on-site classes, facilitator-led courses, and a generous tuition assistance program, plus a performance management approach that goes beyond the typical yearly review

Employee discounts on Ace merchandise (including top brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and more), travel, fitness, computers and more

Adoption cost reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events

Benefits are provided in compliance with applicable plans and policies.

Job Description:

About This Role

This is the entry level position within this series and at this level you are expected to perform repairs, installations, and improvements in a variety of trades under the direction of a lead technician or maintenance supervisor.

What You'll Do

On a daily basis, receives assigned work order to complete on equipment.

Upon completion of work, enters appropriate information into CMMS system for completion and tracking.

Performs minor electrical work not requiring a licensed electrician such as replacing light bulbs, ballasts, and fuses.

Performs minor carpentry and repair work.

Maintain equipment and tools by cleaning, lubricating, greasing, and/or oiling to ensure optimum working order.

Assist with all @types of equipment movement, cubicle, and office furniture repairs.

Applies paint, varnish, and stain to all @types of surfaces to protect and beautify surfaces using appropriate tools and equipment.

Replacing belts on motors, changing filters, bearings, etc.

Assists in servicing and replacing minor plumbing fixtures and drain rodding.

May discuss equipment operation variations with managers or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem and repair the equipment.

Provide coverage for shipping and receiving activities in Woodridge warehouse location.

Required Skills

Mechanical ability & able to use power & hand tools

Skilled in drywall installation & finishing

Skilled in all @types of painting

Electrical troubleshooting

Plumbing

Familiar in use of automated maintenance programs ( CMMS )

Carpentry skills

Ability to lift 75lbs and push/pull 150lbs.

Ability to walk & stand for long periods of time.

Ability to bend, stoop, crawl, work on elevated platforms, climb up & down ladders, work at elevated heights.

Pay: $20-$25 per hour

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When most people think of career opportunities with Ace Hardware, they often think of the helpful cashiers and sales associates at their local store. However, have you also considered the people behind the scenes who select, promote, ship and process the invoices for more than 75,000 products? Maybe you haven't, but we'd like you to. Because together we help our customers take care of their homes. Come find out why a career with the Ace Hardware Corporation is one of America's best kept secrets.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ace Hardware Corporation is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws.

Disclaimer

The pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but could be higher based on education and experience. Please note, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as an individual's education, training and experience, the position's work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires.

Be aware that salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Ace position description for the accurate starting pay range information and feel free to discuss this with a Talent Acquisition professional if you are chosen to move forward with an interview.

This written "Position Description" is not intended to cover all aspects of the position listed. It is meant to cover the basic/general essential job functions of a particular position. Ace Hardware Corporation reserves the right to change job duties, including essential job functions, according to business necessity.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Ace Hardware is the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the world with over 5,800 locally owned and operated hardware stores in approximately 60 countries. Headquartered in Oak Brook, Ill., Ace and its subsidiaries operate an expansive network of distribution centers in the U.S. and have distribution capabilities in Ningbo, China; and Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico. Since 1924, Ace has become a part of local communities around the world and known as the place with the helpful hardware folks. For more information, visit acehardware.com or newsroom.acehardware.com.

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