Building Maintenance Technician

Murray s Cheese•New York, NY

13h

About The Position

The Building Maintenance Technician is a role that is tasked with supporting our Retail, Warehouse, Caves & Commissary teams with all property engineering and maintenance requests. This role will be a hands-on team member who maintains property appearance, equipment, HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration, and electrical systems that lead to a better customer experience. This includes physical plant and fixtures to provide maximum profitability and operational efficiency. He/She/They perform diverse, hands-on tasks including minor plumbing, electrical repairs, HVAC maintenance, painting, and carpentry. This role conducts preventative maintenance, responds to repair requests, manages outside vendors when needed, and manages tools to keep buildings running smoothly. He/She/They are responsible for maintaining basic systems operation, facility cleanliness, and completing repairs to other building components that influence customer service.

Requirements

2+years in a mix of retail and hospitality management with an emphasis on commercial space maintenance
Effective communication (listening, verbal, and written) skills and ability to work well with all levels of management, team members & external contractors/partners
Basic construction skills such as carpentry, painting, masonry, & plumbing
Skilled in using hand and power tools (e.g., drills, saws, wrenches)
Ability to diagnose & fix basic mechanical or electrical issues. Knows when to call external vendor for assistance/resolution
Administrative skills for ordering supplies, handling records and scheduling maintenance
Physical strength and dexterity to lift, move and handle equipment
Stamina to deal with long hours standing or walking
Ability to work in extreme hot or cold conditions
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, paying close attention to detail & accuracy
Flexible schedule with the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
Extensive knowledge and experience with food safety compliance including NYS Department of Agriculture regulations
College degree or equivalent education or training

Responsibilities

Inspecting and servicing machinery, HVAC systems, plumbing, and electrical systems to prevent failures.
Fixing broken items, such as repairing drywall, replacing light fixtures, repairing leaks, and fixing doors/locks.
Painting, cleaning, and repairing walls, floors, and surfaces.
Ensuring fire alarms, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors are operational, and maintaining compliance with safety regulations.
Responding with urgency to repair requests from location managers or their team members.
Maintains and cleans building equipment, including HVAC systems, plumbing fixtures, and electrical outlets.
Keeps common areas, restrooms, and other public spaces clean and tidy.
Ensures cardboard and other rubbish is removed from warehouse floor.
Performs routine cleaning tasks, such as dusting, sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming.
Ensures that building systems are operating efficiently and safely.
Responsible for basic snow and ice removal during winter months.
Manages and maintains inventory of cleaning supplies, tools, and equipment.
Orders and restocks supplies as needed.
Keeps work areas organized and clean.
Required to work on-call or during off-hours for emergency maintenance requests
Responsible for maintaining records of maintenance activities and repairs
Must be able to operate and maintain a variety of hand and power tools
Required to wear appropriate safety gear and follow safety procedures
Other duties as assigned