Forklift Mechanic

MalaceHR is seeking a skilled Forklift Maintenance Technician for a contract-to-hire opportunity in Tampa, FL. This is a hands-on, "jack-of-all-trades" maintenance position with a primary focus on electric forklift repair and preventative maintenance .

The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities with at least 2–3 years of experience maintaining and repairing forklifts or similar automotive, industrial, or material-handling equipment. When forklift maintenance needs are covered, this position will also support the facilities team with HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and general building maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform corrective maintenance on a fleet of approximately 33 reach trucks and sit-down forklifts .
• Diagnose and repair forklift mechanical and electrical issues.
• Replace wheels, hydraulic lines, motors, electrical components, and other parts as needed.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems, cameras, sensors, and related forklift technology.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on forklifts and material-handling equipment.
• Maintain and repair floor scrubbers and other facility equipment.
• Maintain an appropriate inventory of replacement parts and order additional parts as needed.
• Provide daily reports documenting repairs and maintenance activities.
• Coordinate with outside vendors for repairs that cannot be completed in-house.
• Monitor the quality, scope, and pricing of work performed by outside contractors.
• Assist the facilities maintenance team with HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and general building maintenance when forklift work is not required.
• Perform periodic inspections of tools and equipment inventory.
• Properly store, handle, and dispose of hazardous materials in accordance with safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Required Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience maintaining and repairing forklifts or similar industrial equipment.
• Strong experience with electric forklift maintenance and troubleshooting .
• Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical forklift failures.
• Experience troubleshooting damage resulting from normal wear, mechanical failure, and impact events.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with automotive or industrial maintenance experience.
• Basic knowledge of HVAC and electrical systems.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and email.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple maintenance priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Forklift Technician credentials.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• Experience working with Corrigo or another CMMS/work order management system .
• Experience maintaining reach trucks and sit-down forklifts.
• Familiarity with AI-based productivity or troubleshooting tools.
• Broad facilities maintenance experience across mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

Candidates must be able to:

• Bend, kneel, squat, sit, stand, reach, and work in various positions for extended periods while accessing equipment components.
• Perform hands-on mechanical and maintenance work throughout the shift.
• Work indoors and outdoors as required.
• Work in conditions that may include heat, cold, sunlight, rain, and both daytime and nighttime environments.