Overview
Building Maintenance Technician Jobs in Marlboro, NJ at Hilman, Inc.
About Hilman, Inc.
Hilman, Inc. designs, engineers, and manufactures high-capacity rollers, powered heavy moving systems, and custom load moving solutions.
For moving, installing, and relocating heavy machinery and large equipment, Hilman provides easy, safe, and cost-effective solutions to a wide range of industries.
Purpose of this job
Our Building Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and fully functional metal manufacturing facility. This role supports daily production by performing routine building maintenance, facility and equipment repairs, and basic upkeep to ensure Hilman operates efficiently, safely, and in compliance with all applicable regulations.
This is a hands‑on, independent role. You will be the primary person responsible for day‑to‑day building maintenance, working as a one‑person operation with support from outside vendors when specialized work is required.
You will maintain approximately 16,000 square feet of office space and 60,000 square feet of manufacturing and shop space (not including exterior grounds or parking areas). This position reports to the Production Manager in the Production Support department and works closely with production, warehouse, and office teams to keep the facility running smoothly.
What you’ll do
Facility & Building Maintenance
- Perform routine maintenance and repairs on building systems including doors, walls, flooring, lighting, roofs, and ceilings
- Maintain restrooms, break areas, offices, and common spaces
- Conduct regular inspections of the facility to identify safety hazards or maintenance needs
- Coordinate with outside contractors for specialized repairs when required
Machinery & Shop Support
- Perform basic maintenance on manufacturing equipment (e.g., lubrication, belt changes, cleaning, minor adjustments)
- Support preventative maintenance programs for shop machinery and material-handling equipment
- Assist production staff with minor equipment or tooling issues that do not require a specialized technician
- Maintain shop utilities such as compressed air, ventilation, and dust collection systems
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with OSHA and Hilman safety standards
- Maintain clear and safe work areas, walkways, and exits
- Respond promptly to maintenance-related safety issues
- Assist with fire protection equipment checks and emergency preparedness
Grounds & General Duties
- Maintain exterior areas including parking lots, sidewalks, and loading docks
- Handle waste disposal, scrap handling, and recycling as required
- Perform seasonal tasks such as snow removal or basic grounds upkeep
- Keep maintenance tools, equipment, and storage areas organized
After Hours & On-Call
- You will remain available after typical office hours for emergency calls, including nights, weekends, and holidays
- This includes inclement weather events and other emergencies
- <5 occurrences per year
- Other related duties as assigned
Your areas of expertise that matter most for this role
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2–5 years of experience in building maintenance, industrial maintenance, or manufacturing support preferred
- Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical systems
- Comfortable using a variety of hand and power tools
- Familiarity with industrial machinery and shop environments
- Ability to troubleshoot and perform hands-on repairs
- Strong safety awareness and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
- OSHA 10, OSHA 30, prior forklift experience, and basic electrical or mechanical certifications are a plus!
Physical demands and work environment
- Continually required to stand, walk, and sit
- Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
- Continually required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, and/or crawl
- Continually required to talk or hear
- Continually required to utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a computer/keyboard
- Continually required to lift/push/carry items up to & more than 50 pounds
- Frequent work near moving mechanical parts
- Occasional work in high, precarious places (rooftop)
- Frequent work around fumes and airborne particles
- Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions (groundskeeping)
- Occasionally exposed to loud noise (>85dB) due to machinery and manufacturing operations
Additional remarks regarding work environment: Hilman, Inc. provides all safety equipment.
Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used: CNC mills, lathes, manual machines, MIG welders, stick welders, grinders, sanders, acetylene torches, riveter, pipe threader, pneumatic press, hand tools, hammer, impact guns, socket wrench, pliers, snap ring pliers, safety glasses, ear plugs, latex gloves, forklift, pallet jacks, overhead cranes, etc.
Our benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans offered after your first full month of employment
- 401k with generous company match after your first full month
- Family leave when you’re eligible
- PTO & paid holidays
- Plus, many more
Hilman, Inc. provides comprehensive benefits offerings to all full-time employees. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, family leave to eligible employees, paid time off, and paid holidays.
Hilman, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, or any other classification protected by law.
Pay: $22.00 – $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Describe the most complex maintenance repair you’ve handled recently. What was the issue and how did you fix it?
- What types of tools, equipment, or systems are you most confident working with, and where did you gain that experience?
- How do you stay organized when managing multiple issues at once?
Work Location: In person
Title: Building Maintenance Technician
Company: Hilman, Inc.
Location: Marlboro, NJ
