Job Details
Status
openEnd Date
Until Filled
Job Type
Full-Time, Non-ExemptLocation
Job Description
To perform janitorial and building maintenance of property. Ensure grounds of property are attractive, orderly, and healthy in order to provide a pleasant outdoor environment and professional presentation of the Cooperative.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform routine maintenance around buildings (i.e. make minor repairs; paint faded or chipped areas)
- Maintain the building HVAC equipment in order to keep climate control in the facilities functioning properly (i.e. change out filters as needed)
- Apply preventative measures to facilities to reduce risk of future problems
- Fix potential safety hazards to avoid injuries
- Build, install, and move office furniture and equipment (i.e. set up tables and chairs for meeting)
- Maintain site landscaping (lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers, turf and irrigation)
- Trim trees, hedges, and shrubs, and preventing and eliminating weeds
- Operate and maintain hand tools, such as loppers, saws and shovels efficiently
- Operate and maintain lawn mower, fork lift and power tools
- Utilize insecticides, fertilizers, and chemical sprays to treat diseases
- Keep grounds free from trash, litter, and debris, and empty trash receptacles
- Prepare outdoor area for various weather conditions
- Weatherproof areas, cover outdoor furniture with tarps, tie-down unsecured items
- Upkeep sidewalks, parking lots, fences, planters, and benches
- Perform other activities as needed (i.e. run errands; assist with custodial tasks)
- Follow all safety guidelines for the operation of equipment and chemicals
- Assist with completing monthly Property Inspections, etc.
- Learn and comply with Cooperative’s safety rules, policies and procedures
- Maintain confidential information
Qualifications
- Experience in facilities maintenance (i.e. general plumbing issues, general handyman, building, groundskeeper)
- Proficient in using manual and power tools safely
- Familiar with sprinkler systems and other landscaping equipment
- Knowledge of gardening products such as fertilizers and pesticides
- Ability to operate fork lift; certification preferred
- Experience in operating riding lawnmower
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Possess a valid Texas driver's license
- Insurable with the Cooperative's auto insurance carrier
- Possess good oral and written communications skills in the English language
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to maintain a harmonious working relationship with all Cooperative employees
- Must be or become certified in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and AED
Working Conditions
- Work outside under various weather conditions
- To ensure all employees are provided with drug-free and alcohol-free working conditions, pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable cause and random drug and alcohol tests are conducted on all employees
Physical Requirements
- Required to pass a physical examination when employed
- Must have sufficient health to perform the essential functions, duties and responsibilities of the job
- Requires lifting, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and carrying of weights
- Sitting/standing/walking for extended period of time
- Traveling to other area offices, as needed