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Maintenance I - Robotics Part Time 2nd Shift at Staples, Inc.

Staples, Inc. Greencastle, PA

Job Description

11:00am-7:00pm/Sunday; 3:00pm-11:00pm/Monday-Tuesday

Staples is business to business. You're what binds us together.

Our supply chain team is dedicated to meeting our customers' needs both now and in the future. By pairing innovative technology with dynamic employees, we create smarter, more efficient ways to meet our customers' needs faster. Our network of distribution, fulfillment, fleet, furniture installation and professional teams work together in fun and safe environments to deliver state-of-the-art products, services, and expertise to our customers.

What you'll be doing:

You have found your path to a career in maintenance. This is an entry level Maintenance Technician position, and we are looking for people that enjoy working with hand tools and are ready to make a career out of that passion. You bring your positive "Can Do" attitude and we will provide the training and experience needed to turn your passion into a career!

What you bring to the table:

A mechanical aptitude, and desire to learn about hydraulics, electrical, and industrial batteries, including watering, washing, testing and repair.

Willingness to be trained to work with electricity.

Willingness to be trained to use vendor manuals and procedures to perform preventative maintenance and troubleshooting tasks.

Willingness to enroll in Company provided courses to improve your knowledge base.

Ability to be trained and MHE certified to operate power material handling equipment, i.e., Forklift, Electric Pallet Jack, etc.

An inclusive approach with your colleagues and customers to forge strong relationships and foster collaboration to resolve issues.

Ability to demonstrate analytical thinking and problem-solving.

Ability to adopt our safety procedures quickly and ensure safe work practices.

Ability to be comfortable working in a warehouse environment with seasonal temperature Variations.

Basic English language skills (both verbal and written)

Qualifications:

What's needed- Basic Qualifications:

A high school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Ability to pass a drug screen to the extent legally permissible

As a Full-Time associate, you must have the ability to work additional hours beyond scheduled shift; additional overtime hours will be required based on business need

Ability to work at heights up to 40 feet or more as needed

An ability to lift, push or pull boxes/merchandise weighing between 70 pounds and 100

pounds by hand

Must be at least 18 years of age

We Offer:

Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups

Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays)

Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more perks and benefits

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

At Staples, "inclusion" is an action word. It represents what we do to ensure that all employees feel valued and supported to contribute to their fullest potential. When we operate inclusively, diversity naturally follows. This is why we work hard to foster an inclusive culture, as we seek employees with unique and varied perspectives and areas of expertise. The result is a better workplace and innovative thinking that helps us exceed our customers' expectations - through the power of the people behind our iconic brand. Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Typical mid-level pay: $62k for Postal Service Clerks nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$62k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$43k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $74k

Pay increases slowly with experience in this field.

Raises may be modest; negotiate well upfront.

Hot hiring, constrained wages

Employers are hiring actively, but pay hasn't caught up with demand. Focus on competing offers and non-salary benefits.

Hiring leverage
Lean candidate
Wage leverage âš  Disconnect
Constrained
Mobility
Good mobility
Durability
High fragility

Why this market feels harder than it looks

This market is hiring aggressively, but compensation hasn't caught up and most openings are backfilling churn, not expansion. Employers are filling roles, but not bidding wages up.

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options
Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Wage disconnect: Hiring is active but pay hasn't responded—negotiate on other terms.

Don't let hiring headlines mislead you—focus on concrete offers. Your leverage may be less durable than it appears—move decisively.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

-4%
10yr growth
Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new positions.
Typical: No formal educational credential

Consider building adjacent skills to stay marketable.

Labor data: BLS 2024