Maintenance Technician 1 - Tacoma Mall

Nordstrom Nordstrom · Retail · Tacoma, WA

The Facilities Maintenance Technician I role involves performing general preventive maintenance on buildings, industrial systems, equipment, and grounds. Responsibilities include troubleshooting and basic repairs of plumbing, kitchen equipment, roofs, drains, shop, and HVAC systems, as well as maintaining lighting systems. The role also involves manual labor, adhering to safety protocols, and providing customer service. Requires a high school diploma, at least one year of related experience, basic trade skills knowledge, and proficiency with power tools.

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)
  • Minimum of one year of related experience and/or training
  • Ability to understand and follow directions, guidelines and working procedures in written and verbal form
  • Ability to communicate effectively and comfortably with all organizational levels
  • 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)
  • Physical requirements include stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs / ladders and ability to lift / carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more

Nice to have

  • basic working knowledge in several trade skills, such as, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating, and cooling