Hudson Valley Lighting Group is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacturing, and omnichannel distribution of decorative and architectural lighting fixtures, encompassing six brands: Hudson Valley Lighting, Mitzi, Troy, Corbett, CSL, and Sonneman (on behalf of Hudson Valley Lighting, Inc., Troy-CSL, Inc. and SN Modern, LLC). As the one-stop shop for the most comprehensive selection of lighting, HVLG seeks to inspire and support our customers in their pursuit to achieve a home that perfectly reflects their clients. HVLG takes a designer-forward approach to the light-purchasing process — making the experience more inspiring, exciting, and inviting. At HVLG, we believe that great lighting has the power to elevate any space and enrich people's lives — and it's that guiding philosophy that ties our family of brands together.
We are seeking a dependable, hands-on Maintenance Technician to support the day-to-day upkeep and repair of our warehouse and office facility. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who takes pride in maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient work environment and has experience performing a wide variety of building maintenance, handyman, and facility support tasks.
This role is responsible for assisting with facility maintenance activities; coordinating repairs with third-party vendors as needed; maintaining building systems and equipment; performing light electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and fabrication work; and ensuring the facility's overall appearance and functionality. The successful candidate will be comfortable troubleshooting maintenance issues, completing preventative maintenance tasks, operating facility equipment, and supporting general warehouse and office housekeeping needs both indoors and outdoors.
The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical aptitude, excellent attention to detail, the ability to operate maintenance equipment safely, and a commitment to workplace safety. Experience in warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, or industrial environments is preferred.
This is a union-represented position. The selected candidate will be required to join the union in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement. This position offers competitive union wages and a comprehensive union benefits package, including healthcare benefits.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and support facility maintenance with third-party vendors when necessary.
- Ensure all warehouse 5S floor tape is well-maintained and replaced when needed.
- Evaluate functionality and reliability of facility systems and associated equipment by conferring with operating departments; identifying problems and requirements, along with studying performance results; identifying, recommending, and implementing changes, expansions, and additions.
- Change all office light bulbs when needed.
- Perform light building maintenance, which consists of electrical, plumbing, and carpentry duties.
- Light to medium fabrication work.
- Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal codes and regulations.
- Scrape/clear rust and re-paint metal doors, railings, walkways, and awnings, etc., when needed.
- Monitor warehouse dock equipment and maintain dock light bulbs & report malfunctioning docks and dock locks.
- Monitor facility irrigation and pump house systems.
- Misc. handyman duties such as furniture assembly, installing shelves, performing office moves, equipment assembly, concrete drilling, floor scraping, etc., as needed.
- Maintain supplies in all the restrooms and the break rooms, i.e., paper towels, paper plates, and utensils.
- Fresh Interior painting and touch-up when needed in offices, warehouse, bathrooms, and break rooms.
- Scrub the common warehouse floor daily and the warehouse storage rows on a cyclical schedule.
- Maintain/replace electrical sockets/covers and change sockets in offices and warehouses when needed.
- Troubleshoot heating/cooling system, change filters, etc.
- Maintain and change water filtration filters.
- Maintain and fill the water softener periodically.
- Maintain testing on inbound water from tanks.
- Diagnose and report roof leaks.
- Provide off-hours facility access and supervision to third-party contractors, as needed.
- Assist with janitorial duties such as sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, trash & recyclable removal, floor mopping, etc. when needed.
- Wax and buff office floors periodically.
- Maintain the warehouse floor scrubbing machine.
- Check oil/hydraulic levels in the cardboard compactor and schedule maintenance accordingly.
- Ensure the cleanliness of the grounds for the facility by performing outdoor housekeeping, such as picking up any trash and removing debris from walkways and pavement.
- Light pruning/weeding if needed.
- Occasional light shoveling during the winter months.
- Schedule cardboard and scrap metal recyclable pickups when necessary.
- Use the stock picker to clean high windows (warehouse offices).
- Other duties assigned as needed.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in professional building and outdoor maintenance is a must.
- Strong background in plumbing, electrical, and HVAC preferred.
- US citizen or permanent resident (no Visa sponsorship available).
Skills:
- Detailed Organizational Skills.
- Good verbal communication skills must be able to follow instructions.
- Ability to work alone without much direction and must be motivated.
- Experienced/certified with Forklift, Cherry Picker, and WAV machines is preferred but not required.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
This position requires lifting up to 50 lbs., standing, sitting, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, carrying, crawling, grasping, reaching, and climbing all day. As well as sitting for the duration of the work shift, except on breaks and mealtimes. Required to climb stairs and ladders and to perform tasks outside in inclement weather.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employees encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Ability to work in a Distribution Center environment with varying temperatures and noise.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Hudson Valley Lighting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
Disclaimer: This position description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required. Employees may be asked to perform other duties as needed.
Pay: From $23.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?
Ability to Commute:
- Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 (Required)
Work Location: In person
