What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Maintenance Team Member position at DELAWARE VALLEY FLORAL GROUP LLC?
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Description
About Us/Company Overview:
For over six decades, the Delaware Valley Floral Group (DVFG) has been at the forefront of providing professional retail florists, event designers and supermarkets across the nation with the highest quality of fresh cut flowers, greens, botanicals, and floral supplies. Established in 1959 as a modest family venture, the DVFG has flourished into one of the largest floral distribution companies in the United States.
Our modern corporate headquarters, spanning over 100,000 square feet, is strategically situated in Sewell, New Jersey. Complementing this central hub are multiple satellite logistics, distribution and sales facilities located in key geographical regions, including Edison, NJ, Jessup, MD, Hauppauge, NY, Syracuse, NY, Hartford, CT, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Shrewsbury, MA, Pittsburgh, PA, Cleveland, OH, Richmond, VA, Miami, FL and Oxnard, CA.
Our mission extends beyond just being a floral wholesaler to our customers; We Aspire To Be Their Most Valuable Supplier. Every member of our team plays a pivotal role in ensuring our customers receive the best possible products and services to help their business grow. We recognize that our employees are the cornerstone of our success as well, which is why we are committed to fostering a family-oriented culture where every individual's contributions are deeply valued and appreciated. Join us in shaping the future of floral distribution and become a part of our dynamic team here at the DVFG!
Facilities Maintenance Team Member
The overall purpose of this position is to provide support to the operations of the business by completing facilities maintenance tasks efficiently and accurately. We are seeking a full time associate for this hourly position working Sunday- Thursday 7:30AM to 4PM with additional hours/days needed during peak seasons.
Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Routinely clean warehouse and tile flooring by utilizing the necessary equipment and chemicals. Also maintains adequate inventory of supplies needed.
- Maintains and cleans the drains of all receiving docks.
- Routine cleaning of floors and walls within the Distribution organization.
- Assists with painting various locations throughout the building.
- Repairs minor floor defects.
- Routinely conducts visual inspections of all equipment within the department or warehouse.
- Inspects and replaces light bulbs throughout the building.
- Conducts Inspection Checklists for all Fire Extinguishers and Exit Lights.
- Utilize various pieces of equipment, including forklift, WAVE machine, etc.
- Routinely conducts visual inspections of offices and ceilings for damaged or stained ceiling tiles, non-working light fixtures/bulbs and replace as needed.
Work Environment:
This position operates in a warehouse and cooler environment (34 degrees), as well as outside grounds. The employee is frequently exposed cleaning products and water. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This role routinely uses standard warehouse equipment such as electric or manual pallet jack, forklift, Wav, etc.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, reaching and crouching. The employee must frequently lift/and or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Prior facilities maintenance experience preferred
- Proficient with basic hand tools
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
- Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills
- Able to work independently and manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Adaptable and open to change
- Forklift & WAVE certification, or willingness to obtain
