Qurate Retail Group

Maintenance Assistant

USA, TN, Piney Flats Full time

US05906

The Technician Assistant is responsible to provide assistance in the maintenance of equipment and

facilities.  This role reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and Maintenance Team Lead.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Assists in repairing and maintaining machinery, equipment, physical structures, and plumbing and electrical systems of industrial establishment, using hand tools and power tools.
  • Cleans and lubricates machine parts, such as shafts, pulleys, gears, and bearings, using rags, brushes, grease gun, and oilcan.
  • Assists in the replacement or repair of machine belts.
  • Removes dust, dirt, grease, and waste material from building and equipment.
  • Paints machines or equipment to prevent corrosion.
  • Drills holes in walls, floors, and ceilings for electrical installations.
  • Connects wire to motors, fixtures, and other electrical equipment, replaces switches and fuses while under the supervision of a mechanic.
  • Assists in bending, cutting, and threading pipe for the installation of industrial piping.
  • Cuts out and joins parts for worktables, benches, shelves and other furnishings, using power tools and hand tools.
  • Patches or replaces plaster or plaster board and paints walls, ceilings, floors and trim of building.
  • Clears clogged drains and replaces plumbing fixtures.
  • Operates welding machine to repair or join metal parts. 
  • Records or enters data onto forms or into computer system. 
  • Operates tractor to clean snow or spread salt as required.
  • Operates power equipment, such as pneumatic tools, saws, drills, sanders, and other items.
  • Performs related duties as assigned by leadership.

Minimum Requirements:

  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Typically 1-3 years experience in a distribution or industrial setting.
  • Basic math, problem solving, and computer skills are typically required. 
  • Demonstrated mechanical ability.
  • Lifting requirements:  30lbs regular basis; 70lbs as needed.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Requirements:

  • Attributes consistent with company culture; safety, customer service, integrity, continuous improvement.
  • Eagerness to learn new things and maintain a positive attitude toward changes and new challenges.
  • Openness to new responsibilities and willingness to shift focus.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Our Total Rewards package includes benefits you’ll love such as competitive compensation, paid time off, an employee assistance program, parental leave, paid volunteer hours, and amazing company discounts! In our US market, you can also expect health care benefits starting on day 1, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement benefits.

QVC Group is committed to inclusion and belonging for all and ensuring that our workplace provides equal employment opportunities for all team members and candidates and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. As an equal opportunity employer, QVC Group is committed to a barrier-free employment process. If you need reasonable accommodations/support throughout, please contact us at workwithus@qvcgrp.com for assistance.

If provided, salary ranges are a general guideline only, and actual salaries will vary and are based on factors such as a candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, and geographic location as well as business and market conditions.