Battery Room Technician

Location: Memphis, TN (onsite) Type: Contract-to-hire · Full time · Tue–Fri 9:00am–5:30pm, Sat 6:00am–2:30pm A 24/7 distribution center needs a relief technician for its battery room. You keep the electric forklift fleet charged and ready, and you're first call when a teammate is out. 40 hours are guaranteed every week on a fixed schedule. What you'll do - Water, clean, equalize and capacity-test lead-acid forklift batteries - Swap batteries through each shift, timed with operators so trucks keep moving - Inspect chargers, cables and connectors, make basic repairs and escalate bigger faults - Diagnose weak batteries with a voltmeter and hydrometer, and keep logs current - Clean up electrolyte spills safely and keep the room OSHA compliant - Cover teammates' shifts for PTO, appointments and call-offs What you bring - High school diploma or GED - 1–2 years in a battery room, industrial or warehouse maintenance, or a similar trade - Working knowledge of watering, equalization and specific gravity testing - Good PPE and OSHA habits; able to lift 50+ lbs and run battery lifts and hoists - Real flexibility to pick up extra shifts Nice to have: DC electrical knowledge, forklift certification, OSHA 10/30, or a mechanic, HVAC or industrial electrical background. $500/month toward health insurance (fully covers an individual). PPE provided; bring steel-toe boots. Path to lead technician. Mural Group is recruiting for this role on behalf of a client. Apply here and a Mural recruiter will be in touch.