Maintenance Building & Grounds

Modern Industries, Inc.; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Industries, Inc. in Erie, PA is seeking a Maintenance Building & Grounds technician to keep its facilities clean, safe, and well‑maintained inside and out. You will manage building upkeep, grounds, and related tasks to support daily operations.

Responsibilities include operating general machinery (saws, drills, power tools, lifts, forklifts), painting and repairs to roofs, windows, doors, floors and woodwork, plus seasonal grounds work and snow removal.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to operate cleaning, landscape, and general machinery.

Responsibilities

• Maintain designated areas of building, such as aisles, stairs, windows, doors, restrooms, offices.
• Operate cleaning, landscape, and other general machinery including saws, drills, power tools, lifts, forklifts.
• Paint or repair roofs, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, plaster, drywall, or other parts of building structures.
• Maintain grounds, cut grass and/or snow removal.
• Recommend purchases of supplies needed to carry out assigned duties.
• Wear personal protective equipment and follow safety instructions as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lifts

Forklifts

Saws

Drills

Power tools

Paint equipment

Job description

Position: Maintenance Building & Grounds

Location: Erie, PA

Job Id:232

# of Openings:1

JOB TITLE:

Maintenance Building & Grounds

CLASS:

C

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:

Maintenance/ Corporate

REPORTS TO:

EEO CATEGORY:

Craft Workers

CLASSIFICATION: Hourly Non-Exempt (paid overtime)

GENERAL:

Responsible for maintaining buildings and grounds of Modern's Facilities, both inside and outside.

Must have high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Maintain designated areas of building, such as aisles, stairs, windows, doors, restrooms, offices, etc.
• Operate cleaning, landscape, and other general machinery including saws, drills, power tools, lifts, forklifts, etc.
• Paint or repair roofs, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, plaster, drywall, or other parts of building structures.
• Maintain grounds, cut grass and/or snow removal.
• Recommend purchases of supplies needed to carry out assigned duties.
• Wear personal protective equipment and follow safety instructions as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able stand for 75% of the working day.
• Must be able to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push objects weighing approximately 50lbs on a regular basis.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, crawl, bend, and reach several times a day.
• Must be able to climb steps and ladders frequently.
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors year-round, and occasionally tolerate extremes of heat and cold associated with doing so.
• Must be able to work in and around dust, fumes, and odors.
• Must be able to drive various vehicles.
• Must be able to work in high places.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to understand and carry out written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to retain instructions sufficient to perform repeat tasks successfully and with minimal supervision.