Test & Facilities Coordinator

Chervon North America, Inc; Marseilles (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing firm located in Marseilles, Illinois, is seeking a Test & Facilities Coordinator to manage daily operations at their testing grounds. The role involves overseeing product tests, groundskeeping, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. A high school diploma is required, with a preference for an associate degree or equivalent experience. Candidates should have strong communication skills and experience in facility management. The position offers a salary range of $70k to $80k.

Qualifications

• Experience in facility management.
• Experience working with complex machinery and proficient in mechanical repairs.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, DOT, HAZMAT regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in scheduling, execution, documentation, and reporting of product tests.
• Manage inventory of product samples and supplies.
• Ensure building codes are met and safety plans enforced.

Skills

Facility management

Mechanical repairs

Grounds management

Interpersonal skills

Excellent communication

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Forklift

Job description

Overview

The Test & Facilities Coordinator is responsible for maintaining the grounds and overseeing the daily operations within the Chervon North America Testing Grounds property located in Marseilles, Illinois. The property is used for testing outdoor power equipment and power tools as well as for hosting training and customer meetings. This position will manage all site activities with a focus on product testing and meetings/events.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the scheduling, execution, documentation, and reporting of product tests
• Groundskeeping and turf management including mowing and irrigation, fertilization and weed control, brush clearing, trail maintenance, and landscaping improvements
• Manage inventory of product samples including receiving product from shippers, deploying samples for tests, and storing samples after tests
• Test site preparation including staging of products and materials required for tests
• Manage the test queue, including regular review of test priorities, updating progress and completion times, and communicating delays or potential delays
• Maintaining supplies and equipment required for groundskeeping and testing
• Develop and maintain a preventative maintenance program for the facility. This includes all mechanical aspects of the building and outdoor equipment such as HVAC, electrical components, roof structure, fire suppression, plumbing, and all outdoor power equipment
• Work with Chervon employees that require needs and services at the Testing Grounds facility. This includes product testing, meeting setups, photo shoots, and any other requests where appropriate
• Properly maintain the interior and exterior of the facility ensuring that the building is cleaned on a routine basis
• Ensure that all building codes are met and a safety plan is enforced by all employees utilizing the property
• Able to provide proper shipping and receiving services where needed
• Maintain good working relationships with external vendors and internal departments. Always approachable and able to look at each challenge professionally and keep the organization’s best interests in mind
• Be first contact and responder for property during emergency situations
• Ability to occasionally work irregular or extended hours including nights, weekends and holidays as needed by the customer/organization
• Accepts any tasks or special projects initiated by direct supervisor when issued

Supervisory Responsibility

• The Test & Facilities Coordinator does not supervise any Chervon staff
• General supervision of all third-party vendors and their employees is required during services rendered

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma required; Associate degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Experience in facility management
• Experience working with complex machinery and proficient in mechanical repairs
• Experience working with general diagnostic, electrical, and hydraulic systems
• Experience in grounds management and ideally turf management
• Working knowledge of OSHA, DOT, HAZMAT regulations
• Prior experience with Microsoft Office applications for correspondence and report writing
• Current or previous forklift certification. Must acquire employer supported certification within the first three months of employment
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well as part of a team as well as manage people who don’t directly report to you
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Salary Range: $70k to $80k +

Travel

This position requires up to 10% travel within Northeast Illinois. Travel will primarily consist of visiting vendors and suppliers as well as traveling occasionally to our headquarters in Naperville, Illinois.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to occasionally work irregular or extended hours including nights, weekends and holidays as needed by the customer/organization
• Must be able to stand/walk for up to 8 hours
• Must frequently lift up to 50 lbs
• Regular bending, lifting, stretching and reaching both below the waist and above the head
• Ability to work outdoors in temperature extremes, both hot and cold
• Requires adequate visual abilities to distinguish between colors, objects and effectively read standard text and written documents
• Ability to occasionally work in loud working environments

Work Environment

This job operates at a professional test facility or office environment and is not a remote or hybrid work opportunity. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to cold and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to heights, extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided by the employer on a regular basis where needed.

We think Chervon is a great place to work! Be part of our new future! Better Tools. Better World.

Chervon North America, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, age, religion, color, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, gender, pregnancy, military status, order of protection status, transgender status, genetic information, or any other category protected by law.

Chervon North America, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, age, religion, color, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, gender, pregnancy, military status, order of protection status, transgender status, genetic information, or any other category protected by law.