Building Maintenance Technician

Summary: Maintenance and improvement of cooperative building and grounds.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform all maintenance of the headquarters lawn and building landscape including mowing, trimming, spraying, fertilizing, planting, weeding, and raking, under the direction of the Facilities Manager

Mow and spray the pole yard and keep it free of debris.

Keep sidewalks and steps outside of building clear of snow, ice, and other hazards.  Assist with snow removal and salting of parking lot.  Assist the snow removal/salting contractor with snow removal and salting of the parking lot.

Check lighting in building periodically and replace bulbs, tubes, and ballasts when necessary.

Maintain walls and ceilings, including patching, painting, and cleaning.  Prepare and paint walls and woodwork or perform other types of refinish.

Install and repair flooring and carpeting.

Build, repair, and install shelving, cabinets, benches, partitions, floors, building framework, and trim.

Install and repair windows and doors.

Assist as directed with building and warehouse renovation projects, upgrades, and major repairs.

Assist as directed in the operation and maintenance of mechanical systems, such as plumbing, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and electrical.  Keep all restroom and kitchen facilities in working order.

Perform minor repairs to various machinery, equipment, and tools but excluding heavy equipment such as vehicles, trailers and backhoe.

Work in conjunction with the Stock Clerk to keep the garage floor neat and clean.

Review inventory of janitorial supplies periodically, and order needed supplies.

Assist Administrative Secretary and other management in preparation and setup for, as well as clean up after, various meetings that take place within the building, such as the monthly Board of Directors meeting, and employee and safety meetings.  This also applies to the cooperative Annual Meeting which takes place off-site.

Run errands as requested.

Respond to emergency custodial requests as required.

Perform such other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities. 

Pay Range: Pay starts at $20.56 with an increase to $22.75 after 6 months and an increase to $26.45 after 12 months.

Competency: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Ethics – treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.

Organizational Support – follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization’s goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities.

Judgment – displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.

Planning/Organizing – prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives.

Professionalism – approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.

Quality – demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

Safety and Security – observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

Adaptability – adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Attendance/Punctuality – is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability – follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Self Motivation – Independently develop a preventative maintenance schedule and perform all preventative maintenance; independently develop ideas for and improving the condition/appearance of the lawn and building landscape, and for building integrity and good appearance.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one year of responsible experience in building and mechanical equipment maintenance and repair; or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Construction Skills:  Performs a variety of skilled duties in one or more of the building trades, such as painting, carpentry, minor electrical, plumbing, cement masonry, dry wall or other recognized crafts for the purpose of maintaining, repairing, or remodeling the cooperative headquarters buildings and facilities.  Ability to use numerous carpenter hand tools, plumbing tools, electrical tools and all power tools is required.

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to speak effectively to customers or their representatives.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Self Motivated:  Can work independently of direct supervision and independently identify improvements for the exterior and interior of all Co-operative buildings

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Ability to obtain Valid Michigan Driver’s License and Class A CDL License within 6 months of being awarded the position.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to find, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color visions, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.