Maintenance Specialist

The Maintenance Specialist position at Kennedy Industries requires strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to establish good working relationships with all shop personnel in a collaborative setting. This role serves as an entry-level opportunity with ample prospects for career progression. Under close guidance, the candidate will acquire and execute various skilled responsibilities, including shop organization, coating, painting, and building maintenance. It is imperative that the candidate demonstrates reliability, maintains a positive attitude, exhibits a willingness to acquire new skills, and is inclined toward a service-oriented approach while also possessing outstanding organizational abilities.

Furthermore, the candidate should be competent in operating heavy machinery and adhere to all safety protocols.

Essential Functions

• Interacting with customers / vendors upon equipment delivery
• Managing building upkeep, snow removal, and cleaning responsibilities
• Prioritizing safety and ensuring a clean work environment
• Acquiring knowledge of operating various machines and understanding their capabilities
• Conducting precise product inspections such as inventory, shop supplies and truck supplies
• Assisting fellow employees as required in the shop or field
• Performing quality assessments on products
• Conducting minor maintenance on tools and building
• Inspecting and cleaning machinery
• Operating overhead cranes and Hi-Lo’s
• Checking in and shipping out UPS, Fed Ex and freight trucks
• Handling pick-up and delivery tasks

Minimum Qualifications

• 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
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to remain professional and courteous with customers and coworkers at all times
• Must be available to work occasional nights, holidays, and weekends

Physical Demands

• An employee must meet the physical demands described here to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Lifting up to 40lbs
• Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend, and move about the facility.
• The work environment characteristics described here represent those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Repair shop, repair service shop work environment, OSHA and safety training (training done in house)
• Standard weekly job hours: 40 - 50 hours
• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Paidtimeoff

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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