Maintenance Tech 1 - Cherry Hill

Nordstrom, Inc.; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision, Dental

Retirement

Paid Time Away

Life Insurance

Disability

Merchandise Discount

EAP Resources

Job summary

Nordstrom, Inc. seeks a Facilities Maintenance Technician I to help maintain safe, well‑kept Nordstrom stores and Nordstrom Rack locations in New Jersey.

You’ll perform preventive maintenance across buildings, systems, and grounds under supervision, with duties spanning carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC. The role requires basic trade skills, a GED/HS diploma and 1 year of related experience, plus flexibility for varied shifts and strong communication across teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with at least 1 year of related experience.
• Ability to understand and follow directions from FM or lead Technician.
• Effective communication with all organizational levels (written and verbal).
• Flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends, and off-hours.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency with power tools and willingness to learn more.
• General understanding of mechanical systems and processes.
• PC or laptop proficiency for work order systems, email, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and on-demand requests from Sales Floor with accurate records.
• Conduct daily inspections and building rounds.
• Assist with troubleshooting and repairs of plumbing, HVAC, roofs, lighting and electrical systems.
• Maintain lighting fixtures and replace bulbs as needed.
• Read electrical schematics and blueprints to troubleshoot.
• Perform manual labor tasks including lifting and moving materials.
• Follow safety rules and use LOTO, PPE, and fall protection.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate with others as needed.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical

Painting

Roofing

HVAC

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

PC/Laptop

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Facilities Maintenance Technician I will help contribute to delivering a safe and well-maintained store environment. This role performs general preventive maintenance of buildings, industrial systems, equipment, and grounds. Working under close supervision, this role assists in monitoring building system operations and performance. The ideal candidate will have basic working knowledge in several trade skills, such as, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating, and cooling. This position will be supporting multiple Nordstrom Stores and Nordstrom Rack locations within a business node.

A day in the life…

• Perform assigned day-to-day preventive maintenance and on-demand requests from Sales Floor. Complete appropriate maintenance records accurately and timely.
• Perform assigned daily inspections and building rounds.
• Assist with troubleshooting and basic repairs of buildings and installed systems, to include, plumbing systems, kitchen equipment, roofs, drains, shop, and HVAC.
• Assist with maintaining lighting systems throughout the facility, maintaining fixtures, and replacing bulbs and lamps.
• Observe how to use electrical schematics and blueprints to troubleshoot and correct problems
• Perform manual labor tasks such as loading, unloading, lifting, and moving materials.
• Understand and follow how to use manuals, how to read and interpret circuit diagrams, blueprints, and schematics
• Provide excellent customer service and respond quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed with ability to know when to expand.
• Observe and adhere to safety and health rules by following proper LOTO, PPE, ergonomics, working at heights and machine guarding.
• Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives related to building operations and work safety.
• Display a positive attitude and practice good work ethic that reflects the mission, philosophy, and goals of the company and department

You’ve got this if…

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and a minimum of one year of related experience and/or training.
• Must demonstrate the ability to understand and follow directions, guidelines and working procedures in written and verbal form, or as directed by Facilities Manager (FM) and/or lead Technician
• Ability to communicate effectively and comfortably with all organizational levels. Must include written and verbal skills.
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule: days, evenings, weekends, and off-hours support may be required
• Ability to react appropriately to changing priorities and deadlines
• Aptitude to prioritize tasks and work through challenges
• Detail-oriented with high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Entry level proficiency with power tools and willingness to learn tools is a must.
• General understanding of mechanical component systems and processes.
• Proficiency using PC or Laptop for work order system, email, and training. Basic skills with Microsoft Office Programs (Outlook; Excel).

Physical requirements include stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs / ladders and ability to lift / carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more with or without reasonable accommodation

Pay Range Details

The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations. Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

$17.75 - $28.50 Hourly

We’ve got you covered…

Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:

• Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources

This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_07-14_Full_Time_ES-US.pdf

A few more important points...

The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job.

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