Maintenance assistant

Job Type Full-time Description

Kimberton Whole Foods is a family-owned and operated grocery store that has been providing the community with locally sourced, natural, and organic products for over thirty years with locations in Collegeville, Douglassville, Downingtown, Kimberton, Malvern, Wyomissing, and Ottsville.

Kimberton Whole Foods is looking for a career-minded, full-time Maintenance & Facilities Assistant to join our Team.

The Facilities and Maintenance Team Member is responsible for supporting the Facilities and Maintenance Coordinator with the maintenance and general upkeep of all KWF equipment and facilities.

This position performs many maintenance duties directly while also coordinating with outside service providers as necessary.

The Facilities and Maintenance Team Member is part of the KWF Emergency Response Team and must be available outside of their standard work schedule for emergency situations.

Schedule : Full-time, 40 hours per week. 8-hour shifts, 5 days per week.

Availability : Flexible schedule that may include nights and some weekends. Must be available outside of standard working hours as a part of the emergency response team.

Age Requirement : Must be 18 years or older.

Hourly Pay : $20.00 - $26.00 depending on experience

Benefits : Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits at Kimberton Whole Foods : Extensive Medical coverage, Vision Plan, Dental Plan, 25% off Store Discount, Employer paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Paid Life Insurance, & AD&D, EAP, PTO, and 401k with matching 3% after 1 year and 1,000 hours worked.

DAILY OPERATIONS :

The Facilities and Maintenance Team Member’s primary responsibility is to execute the maintenance and upkeep of the following : Major Systems, Basic Facility Maintenance, and Critical Facility Infrastructure.

Major Systems :

• Maintain clean, safe, and fully operation facilities that are code compliant and provide a comfortable environment for KWF Team Members, customers, and vendors.
• Maintain fully operational HVAC equipment for all facilities.
• Maintain fully operational refrigeration systems for all facilities.
• Maintain fully operation plumbing systems for all facilities.
• Maintain fully operational food service equipment for all applicable locations.
• Maintain fully operation generators and transfer switches for applicable facilities.
• Other systems maintenance as assigned by supervisor.

Basic Facility Maintenance :

Basic facility maintenance is typically scheduled to be done within the standard work week schedule. Emergency situations do apply but are less frequent than those in the critical infrastructure category.

• Maintain all miscellaneous facility equipment (i.e., check-out lanes, cleaning equipment, etc.)
• Maintain facility lighting, including replacement, repair, and system management.
• Maintain facility docks, including overhead doors, dock levelers and dock plates.
• Maintain facility entry and exit points, including automatic doors, key and lock, door closers, etc.
• Standard physical facility maintenance, including carpentry, masonry / tile repair, drop ceiling repair, drywall repair, hardware repair, painting, etc.
• Maintain consistent trash and recycling pick-ups via contracted haulers.
• Coordinate with property management for building maintenance (i.e. roof repairs, sidewalk / parking lot repairs, etc.).
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Critical Infrastructure :

• Critical infrastructure maintenance is often time sensitive and requires excellent communication skills and strong coordination capabilities.
• The ability to maintain positive relationships with outside contractors is a must.
• This category also demands absolute urgency regardless of previously planned work and / or the time of day.

Emergency Response :

The KWF Facilities and Maintenance Team Member is part of the KWF Emergency Response Team and must be responsive outside of regularly scheduled hours.

Emergency responsibilities include being scheduled on-call for after-hours refrigeration emergency alarms and calls.

Requirements

Key Attributes : Language Skills

Language Skills

• Effective communication skills to listen and to give clear direction.
• Ability to communicate well with customers and co-workers.
• Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondences, and memos.
• Write simple correspondence via e-mail.

Technical & Mechanical Skills :

• Must be proficient with basic hand tools and power tools.
• Must be familiar and comfortable with commercial equipment.
• Must be able to use a smart phone, computer, printer / copier, and basic mechanical control devices.
• Operate equipment such as pallet jack, floor scrubber, skid steer, etc.

Work Ethic and Professionalism :

• Demonstrate adherence to high standards of cleanliness.
• Ability to both work with little direction and accurately follow directions.

Mathematical Skills

Add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Education and Experience :

High school diploma or equivalent

Physical Capabilities :

• Ability to be mobile throughout entire shifts.
• Work a schedule that includes early mornings and overnights.
• Full Sense Range (vision, hearing and sense of smell) The ability to read product labels, distinguish color and smell for quality control as well as the ability to communicate with vendors, contractors, customers, and co-workers.
• Lifting, Gripping and Carrying Objects Up to 50-75 pounds frequently, including boxes, cans, tools and other products.
• Bending, Stooping, Squatting, Crouching and Kneeling Stoop and maneuver to pick up items at varying levels.
• Walking Short distances to bring items from miscellaneous areas.
• Standing- Prolonged standing.
• Work Environment Movement based with the majority of time being in motion (walking and standing) rather than sedentary (sitting).
• Climate Ability to work in cold environments (cooler, freezer, outdoors) and handle cold products for extended periods of time on a regular basis.

Salary Description $20.00 - $26.00

Last updated : 2024-11-20

Salary : $20 - $26