Facilities Assistant

Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite caf

Free onsite fitness center

Paid holidays

Retirement contribution

Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Free parking

Job summary

Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is seeking a Facilities Assistant within Administrative Operations. The role supports Facility Services and Scientific Instruments Services by organizing mechanical areas, moving furniture, assisting renovations, and helping with various maintenance tasks on site in Oklahoma City.

Typical hours are Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm with potential overtime; relocation not mentioned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of maintenance or handyperson experience preferred.
• Ability to read and follow instructions; attention to safety.
• Able to lift up to 75 lbs and perform light repairs.

Responsibilities

• Clean up and organize mechanical areas and other work areas.
• Assemble and move furniture and equipment.
• Assist with renovations and with skilled trades projects.
• Perform minor carpentry, maintenance, and light repairs.
• Assist with dock and mailroom receiving and deliveries; event setup and cleanup.
• Support security during events and handle inclement weather tasks.
• Maintain grounds around the dock and pick up trash.

Skills

Highly organized

Self-starter

Customer service oriented

Safety conscious

Team player

Effective communicator

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Overview and Responsibilities

The Administrative Operations department at Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation OMRF is seeking a Facilities Assistant The person hired into this position will assist Facility Services and Scientific Instruments Services teams in the following ways including but not limited to Cleaning up and organizing mechanical areas and other work areas Assembling and moving furniture and equipment Assisting with renovations Assisting skilled tradespeople with various projects Performing some maintenance minor carpentry and light repairs Performing handyperson duties such as hanging pictures shelving and minor repairs Assisting andor covering leave as needed on dock and mailroom receiving and delivering packages Assisting with event set up cleanup and other preparations Assisting security during events andor on special occasions Assisting with inclement weather andor emergency tasks such as snow removal Picking up trash and maintaining grounds around the dock as needed

Minimum Qualifications

High school diplomaGED and 1 year of maintenance or handyperson like experience or combination of education and experience Must be super organized self starter who is customer service oriented and safety conscious Must work well as a team player contribute to team objectives and operate independently Must demonstrate ability to follow instructions precisely take initiative to find problem solutions as independently as possible and communicate clearly verbally and in writing The ability to read and understand documents and instructions perform work accurately and safely requiredMust have ability to lift push pull and carry objects up to 75 lbs with or without accommodations

Preferred Qualifications

Prefer candidates with knowledge of and prior experience with safety procedures ie lifting moving heavy furniture and equipment assembling furniture utilizing drills and other tools Knowledge of andor experience with receiving and basic dock standard operating procedures

preferredWork Hours

Typically Monday through Friday 830am 500pm with potential for overtime with advanced notice Overtime opportunities may be during or outside of regular business hours OMRF

OMRF Overview

Founded in 1946 the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation OMRF is among the nations oldest most respected independent nonprofit biomedical research institutes OMRF is dedicated to understanding and developing more effective treatments for human diseases focusing on critical research areas such as Alzheimers disease cancer lupus multiple sclerosis and cardiovascular disease OMRF follows an innovative cross disciplinary approach to medical research and ranks among the nations leaders in patents per scientist Located in Oklahoma City a city that offers a dynamic and flourishing downtown area with low cost of living short commute times and a diversified economy OMRF has been voted one of the Top Workplaces since the inception of the award This achievement has been accomplished thanks to OMRF individuals who share a unified understanding that our excellence can only be fully realized with a collective commitment to our mission so that more may live longer healthier lives Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to this mission

OMRF Benefits

We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits to full time employees including medical dental and vision insurance minimum 8 company retirement contribution vacation and sick leave and paid holidays All employees have access to our onsite caf free onsite fitness center with access to personal trainer free parking and much more Relocation assistance available for those located 50 miles outside of Oklahoma City metro Learn more about our benefits here

OMRF is an Equal Opportunity Employer