Tool Rental Technician

The Home Depot - SEATTLE, WA

Position Summary:

Position Purpose:

Provide outstanding service to ensure efficient day-to-day operation and maintenance of equipment in the Tool Rental department, making sure that available equipment is reliable and properly maintained.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities:

  • Performing preventive maintenance on tools. Diagnosing problems with tools and making necessary repairs. Keeping work area clean and organized

  • Forecasting and maintaining an adequate inventory of parts for repair. Using information from manuals, vendors, etc., to help diagnose problems and restore equipment

  • Returning returned tools by cleaning, inspecting, and preparing tools for rental by other customers

  • Ensuring tools are repaired and available for rental in a timely manner while keeping costs to a minimum

  • Processing tool rental transactions (logging repairs and work orders, generating contracts, taking deposits, turning contracts into invoices upon equipment return, etc.)

  • Training Tool Rental Sales Associates on turning, operation, and minor repair of new and existing tools

  • Acting as Sales Associate on the floor



  • Nature and Scope:
  • Due to forklifts and other heavy equipment traveling through the store, temporary cracks may appear in the floor, causing an uneven walking surface

  • The warehouse environment can be dusty and noisy

  • Doors are frequently open, causing drafts and interior temperature changes

  • Floors around work area may become slippery during wet weather conditions

  • May have to handle merchandise and work with tools with sharp edges

  • Passing forklifts emit gas fumes

  • Tools, supplies and related merchandise may contain hazardous materials



  • Environmental Job Requirements:


    Environment:

    Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable


    Travel:

    Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time

    Qualifications:

    Must be eighteen years of age or older

    Must be legally permitted to work in the United States

    Additional Minimum Qualifications:

  • Be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings, and overtime if needed

  • At least one year relevant experience (e.g. tool rental, hardware, paint, floor, wall, construction)

  • Successfully complete any required training or orientation courses


  • Education Required:
    Minimal or no educational requirement for this job


    Physical Requirements:

    Most all of the time is spent sitting in the same position or standing/walking or there is some requirement to lift or handle material or equipment of moderate weight (8-20 pounds)


    Posted: 30+ days ago

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