Maintenance Technician (Seasonal)

Bergen Logistics; Rutherford (NJ); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Partial benefits after 90 days

Job summary

Bergen Logistics in Rutherford, NJ is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain facility, equipment, and mechanical systems in safe, reliable operating condition. This role emphasizes preventive and corrective work and supports warehouse operations.

Responsibilities include inspecting systems, repairing conveyors, GOH monorails, motors, and related equipment, and performing general maintenance tasks. Overtime, night shifts, or weekends may be required; bilingual ability is preferred but not

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Two to five years of related maintenance, warehouse, or construction experience is preferred.
• Regularly lift 10–50 lbs; occasional heavier lifting with team support.
• Aligned with Bergen's values: safety, teamwork, and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Maintain facility, equipment, and mechanical systems to safe operating condition.
• Follow LOTO and PPE guidelines and maintain tools and equipment.
• Inspect systems to identify repairs and safety concerns.
• Build, install, modify, and repair office furniture, fixtures, and related infrastructure.
• Repair conveyor systems, GOH monorails, motors, and related equipment.
• Respond to maintenance issues promptly and support warehouse operations.
• Assist with cleaning, waste disposal, and janitorial tasks as needed.
• Work independently with limited supervision following standard maintenance practices.

Skills

Maintenance

Conveyor systems

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining the facility, equipment, and mechanical systems in safe and reliable operating condition. This position takes a proactive approach to identifying and addressing maintenance needs, performing preventive and corrective maintenance, and supporting the continuous operation of the warehouse.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Understand and follow guidelines, instructions, and procedures established by the Facility Manager/Supervisor, including all mandatory Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Inspect facility systems, equipment, and components to identify necessary repairs, maintenance needs, and potential safety concerns.
• Build, install, modify, and repair items such as office furniture, fixtures, partitions, racking, counters, doors, fences, and gates to meet facility and operational needs.
• Perform repairs and maintenance on mechanical infrastructure, including conveyor systems, GOH (Garment on Hanger) monorails, motors, and related equipment.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and system components to ensure they remain available and in safe operating condition.
• Respond promptly to maintenance issues and situations requiring immediate attention, particularly those involving safety or operational concerns.
• Collect recycling and waste throughout the warehouse and properly dispose of materials in designated waste containers.
• Follow established cleaning and disinfecting procedures to help maintain a safe, clean, and sanitary environment for facility personnel.
• Assist other personnel, as needed, with activities that support facility and warehouse operations, including janitorial tasks, loading and unloading containers, and relocating goods.
• Work independently with limited supervision while following standardized maintenance practices and procedures.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Two to five years of related maintenance, warehouse, or construction experience is preferred.
• Work regularly lift and/or move objects 10-50 lbs; occasionally, with team support, lift and/or move objects greater than 30 lbs.
• Significant carrying, pushing, pulling, and bending.
• Ability to work overtime, nights, holidays, or weekends as needed.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is not required, but is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Significant carrying, pushing, pulling, and bending
• Aligned with Bergen's How We Work Together Principles, including investing in People Development, creating a Safe Environment, treating others with Respect, being able to work as part of a Team, having Trust in others, having Passion for our work and clients, having good Communication skills and having high Accountability for oneself and others.

The expected hourly rate for this position is $17.92 - $18.92 per hour

If the assignment is extended for more than 90 days, you would become eligible for partial benefits (for example, NJ sick time).