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.