Maintenance Tech 1 - Pentagon City

Nordstrom Nordstrom · Retail · Arlington, VA

This role performs general preventive maintenance of buildings, industrial systems, equipment, and grounds, assisting in monitoring building system operations and performance. It requires basic working knowledge in trade skills like carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, and HVAC, along with general understanding of mechanical component systems and processes. The position involves performing day-to-day maintenance, inspections, basic repairs, and manual labor, while providing excellent customer service and adhering to safety regulations.

What you'd actually do

  1. Perform assigned day-to-day preventive maintenance and on-demand requests from Sales Floor.
  2. Perform assigned daily inspections and building rounds.
  3. Assist with troubleshooting and basic repairs of buildings and installed systems, to include, plumbing systems, kitchen equipment, roofs, drains, shop, and HVAC.
  4. Assist with maintaining lighting systems throughout the facility, maintaining fixtures, and replacing bulbs and lamps.
  5. Observe how to use electrical schematics and blueprints to troubleshoot and correct problems

Skills

Required

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and a minimum of one year of related experience and/or training.
  • Must demonstrate the ability to understand and follow directions, guidelines and working procedures in written and verbal form, or as directed by Facilities Manager (FM) and/or lead Technician
  • Ability to communicate effectively and comfortably with all organizational levels. Must include written and verbal skills.
  • Ability to maintain a flexible schedule: days, evenings, weekends, and off-hours support may be required
  • Ability to react appropriately to changing priorities and deadlines
  • Aptitude to prioritize tasks and work through challenges
  • Detail-oriented with high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Entry level proficiency with power tools and willingness to learn tools is a must.
  • General understanding of mechanical component systems and processes.
  • Proficiency using PC or Laptop for work order system, email, and training. Basic skills with Microsoft Office Programs (Outlook; Excel).

Nice to have

  • carpentry
  • plumbing
  • electrical
  • painting
  • roofing
  • heating
  • cooling