Facility Maintenance Associate

BMS Direct, Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

BMS Direct, Inc. is seeking a Facility Maintenance Associate in Lynchburg, VA. The role covers daily indoor/outdoor maintenance, cleaning, and basic repairs under the Production Manager's supervision.

Responsibilities include creating a daily cleaning schedule, performing minor repairs (plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC), and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance while working with vendors and management. The position runs 8:00 AM–5:00 PM with a focus on reliable operation.

Qualifications

• Must be able to report to work on time and able to work the scheduled hours.
• Must have a valid Virginia driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have means to contact supervisor/manager in emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily facility cleaning schedule for indoors and outdoors.
• Perform routine repairs (plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC) as needed.
• Ensure safety is the primary focus of all activities.
• Coordinate with management for preventive maintenance and vendor tasks.

Skills

Dependability

Communication

Safety awareness

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Description

Position Information

Position Title: Facility Maintenance Associate
Reports To: Production Manager
Department: Facility Maintenance

Position Summary

The Facility Maintenance Associate is responsible for facility maintenance (indoors and outdoors). This role includes:

• Ensuring the facility has a daily cleaning schedule
• Ensuring cleaning/grooming/repair services and responsibilities are performed/completed accordingly
• Helping ensure SAFETY indoors and outdoors is the primary responsibility
• Perform other duties or requests assigned by Management

Core Responsibilities

Repairs & Troubleshooting

• Assess and perform minor facility repairs such as:
  • Plumbing
  • Electrical
  • Carpentry
  • HVAC

Preventive Maintenance

• Conduct scheduled checks on facility systems, equipment and safety devices or help prevent unexpected breakdowns
• Work with the Production Manager and other leaders to find and/or schedule repairs or preventive maintenance needs

General Upkeeping & Grounds

• Daily cleaning schedule
  • Create a daily cleaning schedule
  • Daily cleaning schedule should include the following:
    • Bathrooms (4 total)
    • Breakrooms (3 4 total)
    • Empty trash cans throughout the facility including occupied offices and office areas

Requests & Safety

• Respond to facility requests in a timely manner
• Create and log completed tasks
• Ensure compliance with company and industry safety and regulatory standards/requirements

Time Allocation

• 70% - Daily Operations (daily scheduled cleaning)
• 20% - Managing unexpected needs and requests, periodic repairs, cleaning and preventive maintenance
• 10% - Ensuring facility maintenance vendor contracts are being accurately performed and completed, and finding/updating new vendors for facility maintenance

Qualifications/Skills

Required:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to report to work on time and able to work the scheduled/assigned work hours
• Must have a valid Virginia driver's license
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must have the means to contact their supervisor/manager in case of emergencies

Preferred:

• Previous facility maintenance or custodial experience
• Forklift and/or Scissor lift certified (or willing to become certified)

Other:

• Industrial Knowledge
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Logical approach to problem solving
• Self-reliance with the capability of working independently or in a team setting
• Receiving instructions or directives

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and perform hands-on operational tasks as needed
• Required to occasionally move and/or lift 50 pounds or more
• Ability to withstand weather conditions if work needs to be performed outdoors

Professional Expectations

• Maintain professional appearance and demeanor that reflects the company's commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and respect for others

Core Competencies

• Communication: Clear, effective verbal and written communication
• Organization: Strong time management and prioritization skills
• Work Ethic: Reliable and cares about the work they perform which typically translates to a higher level of quality
• Approach: Taking a reasonable approach to tasks, to ensure firm understanding, safety and the expected results

Working Conditions

• Schedule: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Flexibility required)
• Work Environment: Moderate noise level
• Physical Environment: Generally favorable working conditions

This is an hourly pay rate position

Requirements

Qualifications/SkillsRequired:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to report to work on time and able to work the scheduled/assigned work hours
• Must have a valid Virginia driver's license
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must have the means to contact their supervisor/manager in case of emergencies

Preferred:

• Previous facility maintenance or custodial experience
• Forklift and/or Scissor lift certified (or willing to become certified)

Other:

• Industrial Knowledge
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Logical approach to problem solving
• Self-reliance with the capability of working independently or in a team setting
• Receiving instructions or directives

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and perform hands-on operational tasks as needed
• Required to occasionally move and/or lift 50 pounds or more
• Ability to withstand weather conditions if work needs to be performed outdoors