Building Maintenance Technician

Building Maintenance Technician

Lightology is the largest contemporary lighting showroom in North America. Our goal is to educate our customers on the intricacies of lighting design. And with this knowledge, our customers come to appreciate the significant impact that great lighting design can have on their home, office, store or restaurant. This knowledge, accompanied by a partnership with our staff and our exceptional product line gives our customers all the tools necessary to create an atmosphere uniquely suited to their needs.

Lightology is seeking a dependable, hands-on Building Maintenance Technician to maintain our award-winning showroom, warehouse, and office facilities. This position is responsible for performing a wide variety of maintenance, repair, and improvement projects while ensuring our buildings remain safe, functional, and visually impressive for customers, employees, and vendors. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, organized, takes pride in quality workmanship, and has experience in electrical work, carpentry, drywall repair, painting, and general building maintenance.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform general building maintenance and repairs.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, lighting fixtures, outlets, switches, and breakers.
• Install and replace lighting fixtures and LED systems.
• Perform light carpentry, including framing, trim work, shelving, doors, and hardware installation.
• Repair and patch drywall; texture, sand, prime, and paint walls and ceilings.
• Repair and replace ceiling tiles, flooring, and baseboards as needed.
• Assemble and install displays, fixtures, furniture, and showroom exhibits.
• Perform minor plumbing repairs, including faucets, toilets, drains, and valves.
• Maintain HVAC filters and perform routine preventive maintenance.
• Operate power tools, hand tools, ladders, lifts, and other maintenance equipment safely.
• Perform routine inspections to identify maintenance issues before they become problems.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests from showroom, warehouse, and office staff.
• Assist with remodeling projects, showroom updates, and new product installations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Coordinate with outside contractors when specialized repairs are required.

Requirements

• 5+ years of commercial building maintenance experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems (120V/277V preferred).
• Experience with drywall repair, painting, carpentry, and finish work.
• Basic plumbing knowledge.
• Ability to read blueprints and follow technical drawings is a plus.
• Experience using power tools and construction equipment safely.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds and work from ladders and lifts.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and workmanship.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently.

Preferred Skills

• Electrical troubleshooting and fixture installation
• Finish carpentry
• Drywall finishing and painting
• Basic welding or metal fabrication (a plus)
• Commercial building maintenance
• Preventive maintenance planning

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance enrollment on the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment.
• 401(k) Retirement plan after 6 months of employment.
• Up to 80 hours of accrued Vacation Paid Leave, prorated your first year.
• State and locally-regulated Paid Sick Time.
• Paid Company Holidays, after 30 days.
• Short Term, Long Term Disability, Life, and AD&D optional Insurance benefits the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment.
• Company-sponsored Life with AD&D Insurance Coverage.
• Optional Enrollment in Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA).