Maintenance Technician

Job summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing facility maintenance, equipment repairs, and groundskeeping to ensure the Vehicle Logistic Center remains in top condition. They will also coordinate subcontractors, manage inventory, and implement preventative maintenance schedules to minimize operational downtime.

Job details

Who We Are: At OPENLANE we make wholesale easy so our customers can be more successful. What We Offer: Competitive pay Medical, dental, and vision benefits with employer HSA contributions (US) and FSA options (US) Immediately vested 401K (US) or RRSP (Canada) with company match Opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge across a publicly traded, global organization Company culture of internal promotions, diverse career paths, and meaningful advancement Who we’re looking for: We are looking for a Maintenance Technician to help us keep our Vehicle Logistic Center (VLC) in top shape. Ideally, experience includes planning and ensuring preventative maintenance/service schedules are followed, partnering with sub-contractors as needed, and monitoring the overall facility for potential areas needing attention. You Are: Organized. You will balance requests from our VLC operations team to ensure facility maintenance, repair, and special projects are completed in a timely manner. Detailed. You have a keen attention to detail and ensure the site maintains a professional appearance. Proactive. You identify opportunities for improvement, and take initiative to enhance the appearance, cleanliness, and productivity of our VLC facilities. Collaborative. You will work closely with the Operations Manager and leaders in other VLC departments to respond to requests. Handy. Comfortable rolling up your sleeves to pitch in, you are experienced in a variety of maintenance tasks including minor equipment repairs. Safety-conscious. You pay attention to your surroundings and work safely and carefully. You Will: Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of OPENLANE policies, processes, and procedures and the tools used by our facilities and VLC team. Inspect equipment for signs of wear, tear, neglect, damage, previous repair, or required maintenance. Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for all VLC equipment and facilities. General custodial duties, including cleaning of floors & sale lanes. Groundskeeping to maintain a professional exterior appearance. Coordinate subcontractors for maintenance and repair work, as needed. Identify needs for major and minor maintenance projects, developing proposals, sourcing quotes, and planning workflow to minimize operational impact. Monitor equipment, spare parts, and supply inventories, optimizing stock levels and placing necessary orders. Coordinate urgent service requests and breakdowns to minimize operational downtime. Assist Operations Manager with identifying and completing maintenance projects and repair. Snow removal and de-icing of lots, driveways, and evacuation paths. Ensure compliance with all occupational health and safety regulations. Must Haves: 3+ years experience in a facilities maintenance/management role Valid Class 5 Drivers’ license is required Basic computer and smartphone skills Skilled/experienced in operating snowplows, Bobcats and loaders Nice to Haves: Ability to drive manual and automatic transmissions Loader Operator License Experience coordinating subcontractors Sound like a match? Apply Now - We can't wait to hear from you! Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by incumbents in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instruction or duties requested by an authorized person. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

What you’ll do

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing facility maintenance, equipment repairs, and groundskeeping to ensure the Vehicle Logistic Center remains in top condition. They will also coordinate subcontractors, manage inventory, and implement preventative maintenance schedules to minimize operational downtime.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in facilities maintenance and possess a valid Class 5 driver's license. Proficiency in operating heavy equipment like snowplows and loaders, along with basic computer and smartphone skills, is required.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• HSA contributions
• FSA options
• 401K
• RRSP
• Company match

Listed skills

• Inventory management · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Facilities maintenance
• Preventative maintenance
• Equipment repair
• Groundskeeping
• Snow removal
• Subcontractor coordination
• Inventory management
• Safety compliance
• Equipment operation
• Bobcat operation
• Loader operation
• Computer skills
• Smartphone proficiency
• Manual transmission operation
• Automatic transmission operation
• Equipment Inspection
• Equipment Repair
• Facility Repair And Maintenance
• Supply Inventory
• Smartphone Operation
• Workflow Management
• Snow Removal
• Valid Driver's License
• Planning
• Management
• Cleanliness
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Sales
• Preventive Maintenance
• Operations Management
• Operations
• Proactivity
• Proposal Writing
• Snow Plowing
• Subcontracting
• Wholesaling
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Trades
• Logistics
• Manufacturing
• Construction
• Security & Safety
• Maintenance Technician
• Building and General Maintenance Technician
• Odd Job Persons
• Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

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