Fort Worth Facilities Maintenance Technician

Description

Position Title: Facilities Maintenance Technician

Classification:  Non-Exempt  

Reports To: Chief Operating Officer

Who We Are:

Mid-States Distributing ("Mid-States") is the leading Farm, Ranch, and Home Retail Cooperative. Our company is owned by 31 independent Farm, Ranch & Home retailers (“Members”) who operate over 800 stores in 36 states and 9 Canadian provinces with combined annual sales in excess of 7.5 billion dollars.  Our member/owners retail items such as agriculture parts & supplies, petroleum products, hardware & tools, pet food, lawn & garden, animal health supplies, apparel & footwear, sporting goods, and various other products for the Farm, Ranch, and Home.

We are looking for competitive people who like to win big and have fun doing it.  We place a tremendous amount of emphasis on creating a unique and positive company culture.  Most of our employees will tell you this is the best place they’ve ever worked.  We value high-energy people who like to work hard and play hard.  Our consumers are primarily rural people raising “kids, pets, cows, and crops” so traditional values like God, family, and patriotism are important virtues around here.  So, if you are enthusiastic and competitive, have a great attitude, have good communication skills, build relationships, love to win, and like ice cream – Mid-States is the place for you!  If you are not, please apply with our competitors! 

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Primary job function is to perform maintenance, cleaning, landscaping tasks, and oversee/manage contractors on Mid-States property. This position requires strong communication, organization, collaboration, interpersonal skills, and cross-functional teamwork.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Completes tasks that include but are not limited to:

• Scheduled weekly office cleaning/sanitizing, trash disposal, window/carpet cleaning
• Scheduled daily gym and shower area cleaning/sanitizing, trash disposal, floor/ window cleaning
• Landscaping/lawn care – including mowing, weed eating, manicuring lawn, trees, and bushes on property
• Maintenance upkeep - painting, seasonal maintenance, appliance repair/replacement, overhead garage door repair/maintenance, ceiling tile replacement, sheet rock repair, light bulb replacement, door knob/locks repair/replacement, furniture/equipment inventory, recycling program management, storage/warehouse coordination, general carpentry/electrical/plumbing, HVAC, driving as needed (personal vehicle) for supply/part pick-ups, etc.
• Proactively develops a maintenance plan for all systems, assesses, and performs repairs as needed
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with all levels of the organization as well as external contacts/vendors
• Assists in coordinating internal moves, renovation, and changes in space configuration
• Manages and oversees outside contractors as needed
• Secures estimates for project parts, labor, and materials
• Coordinating dock deliveries and occasional shipments
• Inventories building supplies and equipment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively in written and oral forms
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate ability to problem-solve and develop solutions
• Ability to meet deadlines, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget
• Detailed familiarity with hand/power tools, and other repair/maintenance equipment
• Ability to effectively balance multiple projects and tasks concurrently in a fast-paced environment
• Current forklift certification a plus, must become certified within 45 days of hire
• Must possess a valid Class “C” driver’s license and good driving record
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Word/Excel, /Outlook, and internet searches

• High school graduate preferred, 2-year technical degree or equivalent in a related field a plus
• Minimum 2 years previous experience in facilities maintenance or related role

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Ability to stand, walk, reach, climb, bend and kneel
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally
• Ability to reach above and below the shoulders
• Ability to use hands and fingers to grasp, twist, and pull
• Ability to withstand external weather conditions (rain, cold, heat or other adverse weather) to perform tasks as assigned

TRAVEL:

There is little to no travel required for this position.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

A few words from our COO:

Mid-States is truly the best company I have ever worked for.  We strive to provide a unique, exciting, fulfilling work environment for our staff.  We are cautious when we hire because we want to protect that environment.  Drama, laziness, and entitlement have no place in Mid-States.  Our company is very financially sound and growing like crazy.  If you are an enthusiastic, high-energy person with a positive attitude and the skills described above, you may have just found the last job you will ever apply for.  I look forward to meeting you. – Jeff    

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