Maintenance Technician

Barrett Distribution Centers, Inc.; Town of Chester (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrett Distribution Centers, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our team in New York.

You will perform ongoing facility maintenance and repair building systems and equipment, ensuring safe, efficient operation on a Monday–Friday 7:30am–4:00pm shift. Requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 3 years in facilities maintenance, with experience in industrial maintenance, Millwright or electromechanical work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 3 years in facilities maintenance or related field.
• Experience in industrial maintenance, equipment mechanic, Millwright, and electromechanical work preferred.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical skills and use of hand/power tools.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair facility equipment and machinery.
• Perform preventative maintenance and schedule repairs.
• Maintain inventory of parts and supplies.
• Record maintenance activities and data in designated database.
• Operate powered industrial equipment as needed.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness of the facility.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

English communication

Electrical testing

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Power tools

Electrical meters

Job description

Who We Are

Barrett Distribution Centers is a leader in providing customized third-party logistics, omni-channel distribution, and direct-to-consumer fulfillment services for customers in a variety of industries. More than anything else, we’re a trusted consultant to our customers, working tirelessly to find solutions to their business challenges.

Here at Barrett, we’re looking for smart, hard-working top performers who are interested in joining a fantastic team within a fast-growing company. If this sounds like you and you’re looking for a new home that rewards excellent work, effort, and collaboration, Barrett is the place for you!

The Position

The Maintenance Technician, reporting to the Safety and Facility Maintenance Manager, is responsible for performing ongoing facility maintenance and completing the maintenance and repair of equipment or machinery.

The compensation range for this position is $24.00/hour to $26.00/hour, depending on experience.

This shift works 7:30am- 4:00pm, Monday-Friday.

Your Day-to-Day

• Serves as the subject matter expert on facility specific machinery/equipment, including but not limited to those with pneumatics, hydraulics, electronics, circuit boards, sensors, belts and drives, and machine motors.
• Ensures equipment/machinery is prepared for operation following protocols and procedures and performs regular technical testing to ensure their safety and efficiency.
• Uses hand tools, power tools and precision measuring and testing instruments to repair and maintain, in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer's specifications, machinery and mechanical equipment, such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines and equipment.
• Conducts quality assessments, schedules repairs, and develops preventative maintenance procedures.
• Collects data on machine operation and suggests actions to reduce machine downtime.
• Maintains up to date understanding, knowledge, and experience with automated production/packaging machinery and HMIs.
• Identifies replacement parts and orders supplies and materials needed for repairs and maintenance.
• Maintains the inventory records for equipment and supplies.
• Performs routine maintenance on building systems.
• Applies preventative measures to the building to reduce the risk of future problems.
• Performs general repairs that do not require a specialized technician. Examples may include repairing drywall, painting, and repairing doors and other building fixtures.
• Operates a variety of machinery, equipment and tools including saws, router, drills, sanders, planers, drill presses and various hand tools
• Repairs facility machinery to include, but not limited to conveyors, fans, lights, desks, and workstations.
• Performs minor repairs and maintains buildings and infrastructure, such as HVAC, lighting, plumbing, etc.
• Repairs and maintains building perimeter structures, such as stairs, doors, etc.
• Records maintenance & repair activities and environmental material handling data in identified database.
• Maintains cleanliness, organization, and safety of the facility.
• Operation of powered industrial vehicle as needed
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring To The Table

High school diploma/GED preferred.

Minimum of 3 years of experience in facilities maintenance or related field.

Experience in industrial maintenance, equipment mechanic, Millwright, and electromechanical field preferred.

Ability to read, write and communicate in English (Bilingual Spanish/English skills preferred).

Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Knowledge of the European metric system strongly preferred.

Advanced understanding of general maintenance procedures and techniques.

Experience must demonstrate ability to operate power tools, hand tools and electronic meters.

Must have basic carpentry skill including drywall, painting, patching and installation.

Basic plumbing skills, air, gas, oil, water, tubing, hose.

Basic electrical wiring repair and installation. Repair and replace light fixtures, power outlets.

Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines and the ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified.

Barrett Distribution Centers is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, retaliation, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, choice of health insurance, marital status, age, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.