Maintenance Technician (New York City Metropolitan Area)

Maintenance Technician

Location: New York, NY

Schedule: Onsite Monday-Friday, likely 7:30 AM-3:30 PM

Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

Position Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to support day-to-day facilities operations within a professional commercial office environment. This role will assist with general maintenance and repairs, office relocations and reconfigurations, conference room setups, carpentry requests, work orders, contractor escorts, and other facilities-related needs.

The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, customer-focused, comfortable working in an occupied office environment, and able to manage multiple maintenance requests while providing professional service to employees and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Set up conference rooms for meetings, including tables, chairs, and other required equipment.
• Receive, update, and close maintenance requests through a computerized or mobile work-order system.
• Perform general maintenance and repairs throughout offices, cubicles, common areas, pantries, and restrooms.
• Replace lamps and identify lighting issues, including LED driver replacement needs.
• Replace ceiling tiles and perform light carpentry using power tools.
• Complete minor plumbing repairs.
• Respond to temperature and comfort-related requests, including taking temperatures and adjusting thermostats.
• Secure cove base, hang artwork, install shelving, complete minor carpet repairs, and level conference-room shades.
• Deliver and retrieve archive boxes and coordinate staging for pickup.
• Escort contractors and deliveries throughout the facility.
• Assist with internal office relocations and workspace reconfigurations.
• Monitor scheduled services and report any issues to facilities management.
• Track maintenance-shop supplies and communicate replenishment needs.
• Schedule, reschedule, and cancel appointments related to maintenance or carpentry requests.
• Assist facilities management with projects, repairs, maintenance, and daily operations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Five or more years of experience working in a Class A commercial property is preferred.
• Hands-on experience performing general building or facilities maintenance.
• Experience using power tools.
• Basic knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, lighting, and general repairs.
• Ability to operate a computer, mobile device, and two-way radio.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret building plans and blueprints.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems, collect information, evaluate situations, and determine appropriate solutions.
• Strong verbal communication and customer-service skills.
• Ability to professionally respond to questions, concerns, or complaints and maintain positive relationships with building occupants.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to frequently stand, stoop, bend, reach, climb stairs, and walk through crowded areas.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 250 pounds.
• Ability to use standard office and maintenance equipment.
• Ability to read printed and digital documents, spreadsheets, building plans, and blueprints.
• Role may involve exposure to conditions typically found in an office or physical plant environment.