Maintenance Technician

Hirebridge; Town of Lyons (NY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401(k)

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Empire Merchants North in Lyons, NY is seeking a high-energy Maintenance Technician for our Lyons Distribution Center. The role focuses on facility maintenance, electrical troubleshooting, hardware upkeep, and safe operation of equipment in a fast-paced warehouse setting.

You will perform lighting, painting, minor repairs, and support preventive maintenance with adherence to lockout/tagout and PPE requirements; occasional travel to Buffalo/Syracuse depots.

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance or industrial maintenance.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and use PPE.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Clean facility grounds and delivery area.
• Maintain lighting and paint surfaces as needed.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting on equipment and systems.
• Lubricate and clean conveyor systems per schedule.
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures and maintain safety.
• Support preventative maintenance and production processes.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Hand tools & small power tools

Lockout/tagout procedures

Painting & light maintenance

Tools

Conveyor maintenance tools

Small power tools

Job description

Empire Merchants North is the premier wine and spirits distributor in Upstate New York with roots going back to the end of Prohibition. With more than 600 dedicated employees and state-of-the-art facilities, Empire Merchants North has become synonymous with both service and quality and has earned the loyalty of more than 9,000 area restaurants, bars, hotels, nightclubs, and retail outlets. Empire Merchants North acts as a marketing agent for the brands that we represent and is proud to employ the most knowledgeable and well-equipped sales force in Upstate New York.

We are seeking a high energy, motivated Maintenance Technician in our Lyons, NY Distribution Center.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESULTS

• Cleans facility grounds by collecting debris and disposing of waste.
• Cleans inside gated delivery fleet parking lot by collecting and disposing of waste.
• Ensures proper lighting environment by changing light bulbs, as necessary.
• Maintains facility’s interior and exterior appearance by painting surfaces as needed.
• Assists in all types of building maintenance and light construction projects to support preventative maintenance and the production process.
• Performs electrical troubleshooting, maintenance, and minor repairs on equipment and facility systems ranging from 120V to 480V, as appropriate to the position.
• Follows established lockout/tagout procedures when servicing or assisting with the maintenance equipment.
• May assist to help ensure consistent and efficient operation of conveyor system by regularly lubricating and cleaning based upon a pre-determined schedule.
• Makes minor repairs to mechanical operations by utilizing hand tools and small power tools as required.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Use of PPE when needed or required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Occasional travel to Buffalo Depot and Syracuse Depot as needed.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Empire Merchants North offers a competitive compensation package including:

• Hourly Rate $22 per hour / Full time / Monday - Friday, 7 AM - 3:30 PM / Annual bonus potential
• Paid Holidays, Health Plan options (medical, dental, life insurance, and other voluntary plans), Flexible Spending Account, 401K, PTO, vacation accrual, and more.
• The company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills and experience when making an offer.