Facilities Assistant

Williamson Street Grocery Co-Op; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and life insurance

Vision

Job summary

Willy Street Co-op in Madison, WI is seeking a Facilities Assistant to maintain buildings, grounds and equipment across four sites in the Madison Metro Area. This is a full-time, hourly non-exempt position eligible for benefits.

The role requires custodial and maintenance experience, the ability to work independently, and willingness to take on projects while following safety protocols. A Motor Vehicle Record check is required due to fleet vehicle use.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of custodial, maintenance or related experience.
• Thorough knowledge of construction, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or similar relevant field.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Willingness to be open, to learn and take on new responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance of the physical plant including floors, roof, interior and exterior walls, lighting, electrical, plumbing and HVAC.
• Assist with maintenance of all store equipment including appliances, shelving and display support.
• Assist with maintenance of the grounds including parking lot, loading dock, trash and recycling areas.
• Undertake special projects such as in depth cleaning jobs, painting, light carpentry, etc.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them.
• Follow and implement all necessary safety protocols and regulations.
• Perform cleaning tasks
• Collect and dispose of trash and recycling
• Take on odd jobs and handle emergencies as they arise
• Monitor supplies and order more as necessary
• Assist in vendor management activities such as coding invoices, pursuing credits, and evaluation of vendor services
• Greet and offer assistance to customers
• Treat people fairly, consistently and with respect
• Abide by all co-op policies and procedures
• Participate in required training and meetings
• Keep sites orderly and clean
• Perform all other duties as assigned by a supervisor

Skills

Custodial experience

Maintenance skills

Customer service

English communication

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Office - Madison, WI 53703

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $23.75 - $23.75 Hourly

Job Shift: Any

Facilities Assistant

Location:Must be able to work at any of our 4 sites in the Madison Metro Area

Status: Hourly non-exempt, represented

Supervision: No direct supervisory responsibility

Schedule:32-40 hours; may be scheduled any day of the week. May be required to work early mornings or late nights as projects and work demand.

Special NOTE:This position will be an authorized driver of Co-op owned vehicles. After an offer of employment is made, the selected candidate will be required to undergo a Motor Vehicle Record check and have an acceptable MVR history based on our Fleet Safety Program.

Our Mission

Willy Street Co-op is different from other grocery stores. We are proud to have a socially and environmentally responsible presence and make efforts to support local community non-profits and programs that involve food, nutrition and well-being, sustainable agriculture, cooperative education and social change. We're a group of employees who care about not only what we do but how we do it.

About the Role

As a Facilities Assistant, you will have the opportunity to work with other members of our Facilities Department to maintain our buildings, grounds, and equipment in topnotch condition.

Who You Are

You're skilled in maintenance and repairs and you enjoy keeping things running smoothly, efficiently, and safely. You're passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion.

What You'll Do

• Assist with maintenance of the physical plant including floors, roof, interior and exterior walls, lighting, electrical, plumbing and HVAC
• Assist with maintenance of all store equipment including appliances, shelving and display support
• Assist with maintenance of the grounds including parking lot, loading dock, trash and recycling areas
• Undertake special projects such as in depth cleaning jobs, painting, light carpentry, etc.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them. Review blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs
• Follow and implement all necessary safety protocols and regulations
• Perform cleaning tasks
• Collect and dispose of trash and recycling
• Take on odd jobs and handle emergencies as they arise
• Monitor supplies and order more as necessary
• Assist in vendor management activities such as coding invoices, pursuing credits, and evaluation of vendor services
• Greet and offer assistance to customers
• Treat people fairly, consistently and with respect
• Abide by all co-op policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook and other company documents
• Participate in required training and meetings
• Keep sites orderly and clean
• Perform all other duties as assigned by a supervisor

What You Bring

• At least 1 year of custodial, maintenance or other related experience
• Thorough knowledge of construction, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or similar relevant field
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Willingness to be open, to learn and take on new responsibilities
• Regular, predictable attendance
• Effective communication skills in English
• Ability to read and comprehend instructionsDemonstrate accuracy and thoroughness
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to handle multiple demands
• Adherence to deadlines

Nice-to-Haves

• Previous experience working as a Facilities Assistant or Maintenance Technician
• Experience or knowledge in a grocery store or cooperative

What You'll Get

• Amazing health insurance benefits with low deductibles and out of pocket maximums (for full-time employees)
• Employer-paid dental and life insurance benefits (for full-time employees)
• Voluntary benefit plans, including vision and disability coverage (for full-time employees)
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Employee discount at our stores, wellness coupons, bike-to-work reimbursement, and much more!

Physical Requirements

• Standing, walking, bending, and reaching
• Using hands or fingers to handle or feel
• Specific vision ability: close vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and adjust to focus
• Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds at times

Work Environment

Fast paced retail environment with food service equipment and coolers and in cold/hot working conditions (i.e. cooler or near heated surfaces). Other high to moderate noise including but not limited to computers, cash registers, paging, telephones, music and human voices.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE

The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations or the work environment change.