Maintenance Technician

Job Purpose

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.

• 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

• 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 forklift; 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

• 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

• 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

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