Maintenance Technician 1 - 1st Shift

B&H Photo Video; Burlington (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

B&H Photo Video in New Jersey is seeking a General Maintenance Technician I to support facilities by performing routine repairs and preventive maintenance on building systems.

Under supervision, you will handle carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and painting tasks, conduct inspections, and ensure compliance with safety regulations; candidate should have 1–2 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of field experience preferred.
• Basic mechanical and carpentry experience required.
• Industry certifications or trade school diplomas are a plus.
• Ability to follow safety standards and directions.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance repairs on facility equipment and structures.
• Complete carpentry repairs on partitions, walls, doors, and furniture.
• Assist with electrical, plumbing, painting, and appliance maintenance tasks.
• Conduct routine inspections of premises and equipment and perform preventive maintenance.
• Follow directions from Director/Facility Manager/Dispatcher.

Skills

General tools

Carpentry basics

Electrical basics

Plumbing basics

Painting basics

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

Trade school diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Basic electrical tools

Basic plumbing tools

Job description

B & H

Job Description

Job Title:

General Maintenance Technician I

Division/Department:

Maintenance

Reports to:

Maintenance Supervisor

Scheduled Hours:

1st Shift 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