Maintenance Technician (Part Time)

Advanced Illumination; Rochester; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Exaktera is seeking a Part-Time Maintenance Worker to perform routine repairs, routine upkeep, and preventative maintenance across our facilities. You will handle general repairs in-house and coordinate with external specialists for major work.

The role emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and reliable hands-on skills with tools, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry basics, plus a valid driver's license and transportation.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of maintenance or facility upkeep experience.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools; basic plumbing, electrical, and carpentry knowledge.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine repairs and upkeep of facilities.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on building systems.
• Maintain exterior areas and manage grounds tasks.
• Coordinate with outside contractors as needed.
• Track inventory and ensure safe workshop conditions.
• Log tasks and report hazards to management.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Plumbing basics

Electrical basics

Carpentry basics

Job description

• Routine Repairs & Upkeep: Fix minor plumbing issues (e.g., leaky faucets, clogged drains), patch drywall, paint walls, change lightbulbs, and repair doors, locks, or furniture.
• Preventative Maintenance: Inspect building systems (HVAC filters, smoke detectors, safety lighting, and basic machinery) on a regular schedule to prevent breakdowns.
• Facility & Grounds Care: Maintain exterior areas, including sweeping walkways, managing trash/recycling removal, light landscaping, or snow/ice cleanup depending on the season.
• Vendor Coordination: Help supervise or let in outside contractors (such as electricians, plumbers, or HVAC technicians) for specialized repairs.
• Inventory & Safety: Keep a basic inventory of maintenance supplies, order replacement parts as needed, and maintain a clean, safe workshop or storage area in compliance with basic safety rules.
• Work Order Tracking: Log completed tasks and report larger facility issues or safety hazards to management

Your Job Profile

The Part-Time Maintenance Worker is responsible for general facility upkeep, minor repairs, and preventative maintenance. This role ensures a safe, clean, and functional environment for employees and customers, handling minor fixes in-house and coordinating with outside specialists when major work is required. Education & Experience:

• Experience: 1+ years of basic hands-on experience in general maintenance, construction, handyperson work, or facility upkeep.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with common hand and power tools; basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and carpentry.
• Physical Demands: Ability to stand, bend, kneel, climb ladders, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• License: Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

About us

Exaktera brings together world-class brands in lasers, LEDs, and optical systems delivering reliable, high-performance solutions to OEMs and end-users worldwide. In industrial, medical and machine vision markets, our technologies power progress where light matters most. With a global footprint and deep technical expertise, Exaktera provides customers with a single, trusted partner for advanced optical components, systems, and enclosures. Our brands combine decades of engineering excellence with proven application knowledge, ensuring the highest performance, reliability, and value.