Building Associate

Description

POSITION SUMMARY: 
The Building Associate’s role is to perform routine tasks as identified in SRNS Simple Task Procedure 1Y, 8.40. He/she will assist in identifying tasks that are outside of noted scope and assist in logging and tracking completed task.  
 
Reporting Relationships:   
•     Directly reports to the On-Site Supervisor 
 
Other Key Relationships: 
 
Internal: 
•    Director of Operations 
•    HR & Other Administrative Staff     

External: 
•    Vendors 
•    All clients and client representatives 
 
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:   
Through the employee’s own efforts, the employee accomplishes the following essential functions: 
 
1.    Perform activities that are low hazard, routine, and repetitive.   
•    Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual Life Safety Code inspections. 
•    Maintain all documents related to inspections. 
•    Ensure adequate facility lighting by inspecting on a regular basis and performing routine checks. 
•    Perform walk downs to ensure adequate egress/escape paths during an emergency. 
•    Conduct monthly fire extinguisher, safety shower, and eye wash station inspections. 
•    Conduct Facility Passive Fire Protection Inspections.  
•    Conduct general facility inspections. 
•    Perform as needed inspections in support of site safety initiatives/incidents.  
•    Add hydraulic/lube oil to mechanical equipment and diesel engines. 
•    Adjust air regulators and rotometers. 
•    Replace bulbs on indicator lamps on Control Boards and Annunciator panels. 
•    Install, remove, replace barricade/safety chains/ropes and signs. 
•    Installation/removal of equipment labeling. 
•    Unclog/plunge toilets and urinals. 
 
•    Installation/removal of signs, pictures, bulletin boards, clocks, hot files, operator aids, and status boards. 
•    Relamp lighting in office and administrative areas. 
•    Replaces light bulbs and fuses. 
•    Replacement of rubber feet and inspection of stools and ladders.  
•    Replace chart paper and pens in recorders. 
•    Electric cord inspection (free of obvious defects, have been maintained in good condition, and are safe to use). 
•    Replace filters, unclog drains, and repair leaks on drain lines on domestic water sinks, ice machines, and water fountains. 
•    Change batteries, adjust, and program thermostats/clocks. 
     Secure loose nails and spray de-icer on wooden decking/stairs. 
•    Tape floor mats down to prevent tripping hazards. 
•    Replace flexible hoses. 
•    Installation and removal of temporary lighting. 
•    Installation and removal of temporary heat lamps. 
•    Re-set one time 120-volt GFCI receptacles. 
•    Adjust spray patterns on outside grounds sprinkler heads. 
•    Spray wasp nests as required. 
•    Remove, clean, and replace kitchen exhaust hood filters. 
•    Inspect, replace, and clean HVAC filters and registers in administrative facilities. 
•    Adjust or repair hinges, handles, and door closers on non-fire/non-security related doors. 
•    Inspect and relocated file cabinets and book shelves. 
•    Set up and dismantle portable equipment. 
•    Tighten packing/replace handles on domestic water valves and compressed air valves. 
•    Replace damaged or broken telephone/ethernet covers. 
•    Reattach existing road/parking lot signs. 
•    Replacement of like for like parts on tool boxes, hand carts, hand trucks, and dollies. 
•    Update message and relamp message boards. 
•    Distribute de-icer during inclement weather. 
•    Prioritizes work assignments in order to complete tasks in a timely manner.  
•    Changes assignments and reprioritizes based on unforeseen events (i.e. Spills, etc.). 
•    Informs the supervisor when tasks need to be reprioritized and /or assignments need to change. 
 
2.    Ensures the safety of all clients and other external and internal stakeholders. 
•    Recognizes and reports unsafe conditions and maintenance problems to supervisors and intervenes immediately as needed to ensure safety. (i.e. Blocks access to wet floors, etc.)
•    Adheres to infection control procedures on an ongoing basis. 
•    Ensures buildings are secured and locked at appropriate times. 
•    Observes appearances and conditions of premises and equipment:  reports needed repairs, safety hazards or conditions requiring outside vendor services. 
•    Uses all equipment and chemicals in a safe manner and according to directions and / or as trained.  
•    Follows written directions when using chemicals and ensures they are mixed safely.  
•    Uses equipment appropriately, to avoid cuts, sprains and any other injuries to self or others.   
•    Employs proper lifting techniques to prevent injury to self or others. 
•    Attends and participates in staff meetings, including Safety Meetings.  
•    Wears proper clothing (i.e. Slip resistant, closed toe shoes) always to ensure safety. 
•    Works during hours that do not conflict with the client’s schedules and times that do not impose safety hazards. 
•    Requests assistance from coworkers as needed to ensure safety (i.e. Lifting furniture, etc.). 
 
3.    Demonstrate excellent customer service skills.    
•    Reports and responds to client grievances immediately, representing US&S in a positive manner. 
•    Consistently performs quality work and completes all assigned quality assurance processes (I.e. Checklists), addressing any noted deficiencies in a timely manner. 
•    Represents US&S favorably to internal and external stakeholders and other stakeholders. 
 
4.    Works effectively with coworkers and supervisors to accomplish goals.   
•    Requests and provides assistance to coworkers as needed. 
•    Informs supervisor when tasks need to be reprioritized and / or when assignments or schedules need to change, or when assignments cannot be completed. 
 
5.    Operate computer to log daily work activities and utilize software applications, including Microsoft Excel. 
 
6.    Other job duties as assigned. 
 
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 
1.    Engages in Quality Assurance Functions, such as reading and filling out checklists. 
2.    Participates in any investigations, including the need to write statements and /or participate in interviews orally. 
3.    Performs tasks designated for coworkers in their absence, as needed. 
4.    Adheres to all policies and procedures, including those prescribed in the US&S Employee Handbook and the US&S, Inc. Safety and Health Program Manual.  
5.    Participates in ongoing training regarding job performance and safety protocols. 
      
COMPETENCIES: 
1.    Customer Service Orientation:  Immediately reports client concerns and grievances to supervisor. Demonstrates concern for satisfying US&S’s external and / or internal customers.  Responds appropriately to client concerns or requests.  i.e.) Does not argue with clients who express concerns.  Informs the client that he/ she is willing to work with them so that their needs are met.  Presents a cheerful, positive manner with clients.  Maintains and communicates a positive “can do” attitude.   
 
2.    Cooperation & Teamwork:  Works harmoniously with others to complete a job.   Responds positively to instructions and procedures.  Shares critical information with everyone involved in ensuring the job is completed. Responds positively to coworkers and management requests for  assistance.  Does the tasks assigned to coworkers as needed. Changes assignments as new needs arise and communicates changes to the supervisor. 
 
3.    Attention to Detail and Thoroughness. Ability to inspect the quality of work performed and ensure thorough completion. Consistently completes quality work. Thoroughly completes work with little or no supervision. Is present, punctual and committed to doing the best job possible.    

GENERAL PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: GENERAL WORKING HOURS:   
•    The Building Associate works mostly during the day.  On occasion, the Building Associate may be required to work outside of their regularly scheduled hours to accommodate a client’s need. 
WORKING FROM HOME:   
•    This job cannot be completed working from home. 
 
TRAVEL:   
•    On rare occasion (about 1%) of the time, may be required to travel to attend a training. 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 
1.    The physical activity for the Building Associate position is:   
a.    Climbing.  Ascending or descending ladders, stares, and ramps using feet and legs and/ or hands and arms.   
b.    Balancing.  Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing and crouching on narrow and slippery surfaces to clean.   
c.    Stooping.  Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.  
d.    Kneeling.  Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees. 
e.    Crouching.  Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.   
f.    Reaching.  Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. 
g.    Standing for sustained periods of time. 
h.    Walking.  Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks and has an ability to navigate from one location to another.   
i.    Pushing.  Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward. 
j.    Pulling.  Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. 
k.    Lifting.  Must raise objects from a lower to a higher position or move objects horizontally from position to-to-position. 
l.    Manual dexterity that allows the use of hands and fingers to turn on machines and safely push a mop and / or buffing machine.   
m.    Feeling.  Must be able to perceive attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.  Assesses potential safety threats, such as by exposure to chemicals and heat from malfunctioning equipment.   
n.    Talking and hearing.  Able to express and exchange ideas by means of the spoken word.  Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make the discrimination in sound.   
o.    Repetitive motions.  Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and and/or fingers.  
p.    Subject to vibration and exposed to oscillating movements of the extremities and whole body, such as when using a buffing machine that needs to be controlled while vibrating. 
 
2.    The visual acuity requirements for the Building Associate (including color, depth perception and field vision). 
•     Required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned and to make general observation off facilities or structures.  
 
3.    The Building Associate will be subject to the following conditions in this position: 
•    Required to work inside and outside, while being exposed to various climates for short periods of time (less than one hour). 
•    Subject to hazards which includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, and exposure to chemicals. 
 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the Essential Functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon an employee’s request. 

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: 
•    Basic knowledge and understanding of task noted in procedure 8.40
•    HS Diploma or GED. 
•    Valid photo identification to enter the work area. 
•    Ability to pass pre-employment and ongoing drug and alcohol screening tests. 
•    Ability to pass requirements to obtain a security badge, as needed by the client. 
•    Authorization to work in the US as per the E-Verify database.
•    At least 3-5 years of general building knowledge
•    Basic computer knowledge. 
 
PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE  
•    1-2 years’ experience employed in a similar role  
•    Prior training in Universal Precautions and Safety Measures. 

Salary : $20 - $21