Handyman

Handyman

STR Mechanical

A FirstCall Mechanical Company

HANDYMAN

Location: Chesapeake, VA

WHO IS STR MECHANICAL?

Success Through Reputation

STR Mechanical is an HVAC specialist company based in Charlotte, North Carolina with operations around the Southeast. STR offers services in maintenance agreements, temperature controls and construction.

We feel that nothing is more important than to give our customers the quality of workmanship that they expect, pay for, and deserve. By growing and succeeding on the strength of our reputation, we strive to take care of each and every need of our customers, employees, and vendors. Whether the needs are service, installation, replacement, or temperature controls; we have the experience and expertise to excel in all of these areas to surpass our customer’s expectations.

WHO IS FIRSTCALL MECHANICAL?

FirstCall Mechanical is a commercial and industrial HVAC, building controls, electrical, and plumbing services company. We serve commercial and industrial customers, including distribution centers, cold storage facilities, food manufacturing facilities, universities, and other commercial properties. FirstCall has approximately 290 employees and operations across Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Texas. We are actively growing our operations across the country.

FirstCall Mechanical not only partners with companies to nurture growth in the market, but also provides equal focus on employee growth and development as well.   We believe when YOU succeed, we all succeed, so we strive to be the first call for talented team members who want a career, not just a job.

BENEFITS

• Competitive pay, paid weekly
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability 
• Life Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance
• Benefits eligibility begins the 1st of the month after hire date
• 401k retirement savings with 4% match
• Up to 4 weeks of Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays Veterans Day for our Vets
• FirstCall Academy for training & development
• Learning and Education Assistance Program (LEAP)
• Generous Employee Referral Program - $2,500
• EAP Employee Assistance Program
• Company vehicle or allowance based on the job 
• Mobile phone or phone allowance based on the job
• Company uniforms & work boot allowance
• Affiliate Company transfers

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are currently seeking a Handyman who is a dedicated and professional facility maintenance with ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance. This person will perform a variety of duties including but not limited to underkeep and repairing tasks at the interior and/or exterior of company premises. This individual has attention to detail and some customer assistance and service are required.

JOB RESPONSIBILITES

• Performs facility maintenance and light repairs

• Changing light bulbs and ensuring other fixtures and fittings are in good working order

• Undertake minor installation, plumbing, and carpentry
• Install of sheet rock, tile, and countertops

• Clearing or cleaning general areas

• Assist tradespeople with electrical, plumbing or HVAC repairs

• Undertake duties as assigned or emergency tasks (e.g., shoveling dirt)

• Identify and report the need for major repairs

• Shifting furniture or equipment

• Maintaining property exterior through the different seasons.

• Adhere strictly to rules regarding health and safety and be aware of any company-related practices

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Continual learning and development in the body of knowledge through FirstCall Academy, to ensure we set the bar for skill level in the industry
• Elite level of customer service, to ensure we continue to be the FirstCall our customers make for their HVAC & Refrigeration needs

ORGANIZATIONAL ALIGNMENT

This position reports to the local service manager, and has a responsibility to the entire service team and all of our customers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Proven experience as a handyman or contractor
• Experience with hardware tools and electrical equipment
• Basic understanding of electrical, plumbing, or HVAC systems
• Basic math skills and good communication skills
• Able to follow verbal and written directions (English)

BEHAVIORAL PROFILE

Language Skills
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Mental stamina for problem solving and prioritizing multiple tasks.

Environmental Requirements

Will be required to work in a field environment, traveling to multiple customer sites on a daily basis.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job:,

the employee is regularly required to use hands to operate computer keyboard, reach with hands and arms.

The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit.

The employee is continually required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds without assistance.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.