Maintenance Technician 1 - Houston Galleria

Nordstrom - Houston, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Houston, TX

Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers

About the position

The Facilities Maintenance Technician I plays a crucial role in ensuring a safe and well-maintained store environment at Nordstrom. This entry-level position involves performing general preventive maintenance on buildings, industrial systems, equipment, and grounds, while working under close supervision. The technician will assist in monitoring building system operations and will support multiple Nordstrom Stores and Nordstrom Rack locations within a business node.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned day-to-day preventive maintenance and on-demand requests from Sales Floor.
• Complete appropriate maintenance records accurately and timely.
• Perform assigned daily inspections and building rounds.
• Assist with troubleshooting and basic repairs of buildings and installed systems, including plumbing systems, kitchen equipment, roofs, drains, shop, and HVAC.
• Assist with maintaining lighting systems throughout the facility, maintaining fixtures, and replacing bulbs and lamps.
• Observe how to use electrical schematics and blueprints to troubleshoot and correct problems.
• Perform manual labor tasks such as loading, unloading, lifting, and moving materials.
• Understand and follow how to use manuals, read and interpret circuit diagrams, blueprints, and schematics.
• Provide excellent customer service and respond quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed.
• Observe and adhere to safety and health rules by following proper LOTO, PPE, ergonomics, working at heights and machine guarding.
• Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives related to building operations and work safety.

Requirements

• 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.
• Effective communication skills with all organizational levels, both written and verbal.
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends, and off-hours support.
• 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.
• 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 ability to stoop, stand, walk, climb stairs/ladders, and lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.

Benefits

• Medical/Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Merchandise discount
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off