PURPOSES SPECIFIC TO THE POSITION

Employee will fulfill a wide range of responsibilities in the pursuit of maintaining the cooperative's facilities and grounds at a high standard.

RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to Facilities Maintenance Supervisor or Support Services Manager, as applicable.
• Directs none unless specifically authorized to do so from time to time.
• Cooperates or coordinates with all persons, within and outside the cooperative, as deemed necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the position.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES

• Assists in the maintenance of facilities and grounds in a manner consistent with an organized maintenance program.
• Performs minor repairs and preventive maintenance to HVAC equipment, lighting systems, exhaust fans, equipment/tools, and office equipment. Minor Plumbing and electrical skills will also be necessary.
• Requires ability and willingness to work in a constant state of alertness due to safety sensitive implications for self and others.
• Possesses basic computer/software skills as necessary to create, maintain, interpret, and report upon various information.
• Assists with quality control and inventory programs of office supplies, tools, and safety products.
• Must maintain proper license or certification and safely operate various applicable vehicles, equipment, and tools.
• Expected to maintain well-organized workspaces and storage locations and perform neat paperwork.
• Attends and participates in various meetings.
• Performs other duties as requested or required by the position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequently stands and walks.
• Requires willingness to work aloft from ladders or other lifts.
• Frequently sits on forklift and other types of equipment.
• Frequently bends, stoops, kneels, crouches, twists, and squats.
• Frequently lifts light and medium loads. Occasionally lifts heavy loads with assistance.
• Frequently handles and carries materials.
• Frequently pushes and pulls furniture and other materials.
• Frequently reaches above shoulder level.
• Frequently climbs stairs and ladders.
• Frequently relies on the full functionality of the five basic senses (touch, taste, smell, hear, see) including the ability to distinguish a full range of colors. These along with manual dexterity are required to maintain proper safety while performing the job requirements.