Maintenance Technician 1 - 1st Shift

Colonial Group; Burlington (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Burlington, NJ is seeking a General Maintenance Technician I to perform general maintenance repairs on facility equipment and structures under supervision. You will handle carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and painting tasks and conduct routine inspections to support safe operations.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of maintenance experience, basic carpentry and plumbing skills, and a commitment to following EPA, Hazmat and OSHA safety rules.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of maintenance or related experience.
• Basic carpentry, plumbing, painting and electrical knowledge.
• Ability to follow safety rules and use hand tools.
• Ability to communicate and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance repairs on facility equipment and structures.
• Complete carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and painting tasks.
• Inspect premises and equipment and perform preventive maintenance.
• Follow EPA, Hazmat and OSHA safety guidelines.

Skills

General tools

Carpentry basics

Electrical basics

Plumbing basics

Safety procedures

Job description

Job Title:

General Maintenance Technician I

Division/Department:

Maintenance

Reports to:

Maintenance Supervisor

Scheduled Hours:

1stShift Monday-Thursday 9:00am-6:00pm & Friday 9am-2pm

Job Overview:

Under the direct supervision, the Maintenance Technician will be responsible for performing general maintenance repairs on facility equipment and property structures in compliance with EPA, Hazmat and OSHA safety rules and regulations.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Carpentry: Basic knowledge of rough and finished carpentry repair of structures such as partitions, walls, doors, fences, window frames, office furniture, roofs, and shelves.
• Electrical: Basic knowledge of electrical repair work for switches, outlets, plugs, cables, appliances, and lighting systems; reports unsafe electrical conditions.
• Plumbing: Basic knowledge of repairs of plumbing leaks or breaks; opens clogged lines and drains; replaces seals and other minor parts; maintains drinking fountains, replaces, repairs and maintains hot water heaters and other appliances.
• Painting: Applies and prepares various surfaces of paint, enamel, lacquer, varnish, or stain and repairs wall coverings
• Conduct routine inspections of premises and equipment
• Performing preventive maintenance tasks on a variety of equipment.

Additional Responsibilities:

• As assigned by Director, Facility Manager and Dispatcher

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Requires ability to use general tools
• Basic knowledge of the following: carpentry, plumbing, painting, appliance repair, electrical wiring and maintenance of hand tools and equipment
• Ability to follow directions
• Must respond quickly in the event of any emergency, notify appropriate personnel
• Must have the ability to prioritize work
• Must be able to follow safety standards
• Must be able to communicate effectively

Preferred Education, Experience and Licenses:

• Knowledge level that typically comes with 1-2 years of work experience within the field.
• Basic mechanical and carpentry experience.
• Industry certifications and or trade school diplomas are a plus.

Physical Environment/Occupational Risks:

• Warehouse Environment
• Performing physical activities that requires stand, walk, lift, bend and other physical abilities
• Lifting objects up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent use of hand and power tools