Equipment Maintenance AssistantYard Associate

Benefits:

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Elitsac Inc. is seeking a skilled and motivated Equipment Maintenance Assistant / Yard Associate to join our team. Elitsac, Inc. has been serving Western New York with Lumber, Building Materials, Rental Equipment, and Hardware since 1870. With deep roots in the area, we are committed to helping our customers get the job done the right way every time.

Elitsac (Castile spelled backwards) has been a Women Owned Small Business (State WBE and Federal WOSB) since 1996 and is an independently-owned member of Do it Best Corp., the only US-based, member-owned comprehensive and fully integrated hardware, lumber and building materials buying cooperative in the home improvement industry.

Our local store is stocked with products tailored just for you and your community, and our online catalog features 67,000 items available for purchase. If you need it, we have it, with fast and free delivery to our store. We have the lumber and building materials near and around you. We also serve the Buffalo and Rochester areas with rental equipment, offering anything from mid-large size construction equipment rentals to tool rentals.

In this role, you’ll help maintain our equipment fleet, assist technicians with repairs, and support day-to-day operations in our lumberyard. This position plays a key part in ensuring our tools, vehicles, and machinery are safe, reliable, and ready to keep our business running efficiently.

Responsibilities

Inspect, clean, and lubricate equipment

Assist in inspecting machinery and equipment for faults and malfunctions

Help repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components

Assist with ordering spare parts and equipment as needed

Keep detailed records of maintenance work performed

Collaborate with other maintenance staff to manage repairs efficiently

Maintain a clean, organized, and customer-friendly shop and lumberyard environment

Perform housekeeping and organization tasks as needed

Assist in taking regular inventory of stock

Load and unload customer vehicles; verify invoices for accuracy

Assist yard staff with loading/unloading trucks and daily yard upkeep

Maintain and straighten lumber stacks regularly

Adhere to all company policies and safety standards

Drive local delivery routes as assigned

Qualifications

Valid driver’s license

Proven experience or education as an Equipment Maintenance Assistant or similar role

Familiarity with construction machinery and equipment

Understanding of basic mechanical systems and maintenance principles

Ability to operate heavy equipment and machinery safely

Physical stamina and strength to lift heavy materials

High school diploma or equivalent; relevant technical certification a plus