Building Maintenance Specialist

Description

A Building Maintenance Specialist is responsible for performing a broad range of preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and grounds maintenance activities to ensure company buildings, vehicles, equipment, and property remain safe, functional, and well-maintained for employees, residents, and visitors. 

Responsibilities:

• Perform general building maintenance, including carpentry, plumbing, painting, drywall repair, and minor electrical repairs.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance on buildings, vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair maintenance issues in a timely and efficient manner.
• Coordinate with subcontractors for repairs or maintenance work outside the scope of this position.
• Maintain grounds, parking lots, sidewalks, and landscaped areas.
• Perform snow removal and de-icing activities to ensure safe access to buildings and emergency exits.
• Operate forklifts and other equipment for material handling and storage.
• Maintain organized inventory and storage areas for maintenance supplies and equipment.
• Assist with property security by monitoring facilities and reporting safety concerns or maintenance hazards.
• Safely transport personnel, materials, and equipment to and from job sites as needed.
• Follow all workplace safety procedures and regulations.
• Respond to after-hours, emergency, and weather-related maintenance needs when required.
• Maintain positive and professional working relationships with staff, residents, vendors, and contractors.
• Perform other maintenance supervisory duties as assigned.

Requirements

Skills:

• Working knowledge of building maintenance, carpentry, plumbing, painting, grounds maintenance, and equipment operation.
• Ability to identify maintenance issues and implement effective repairs.
• Knowledge of workplace safety practices and proper use of maintenance equipment.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate forklifts and related equipment safely.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate and work cooperatively with management, coworkers, and vendors.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of two (2) years of carpentry experience preferred
• Minimum of two (2) years of building maintenance experience preferred
• Supervisory experience preferred but not required
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record required
• Ability to successfully pass a background check required
• Forklift certification preferred

Job Detail:

• Full-time, salary exempt position with full benefits
• Salary DOE
• Occasional early morning hours required for some repairs
• Early morning hours are required for snow removal and de-icing operations
• Emergency, after-hours, or weekend work may be required

Essential Functions:

• Able to wear required PPE for extended periods as needed
• Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb ladders, and work in varying weather conditions
• Regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds; heavier lifting with assistance as needed
• Ability to safely operate vehicles, plows, tractors, power tools, and maintenance equipment
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors throughout the year

Company Benefits

• Health insurance - 100% employee premium coverage with low deductible!
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, select holidays)
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Long Term Disability insurance

Our company makes reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to perform a job unless such accommodations would impose an undue business hardship. Please let us know if you need an accommodation to participate in the application process. We can be reached by telephone at 208-263-8541, by fax at 208-255-4717, or email at [email protected]. Please address correspondence to the HR Manager.

Encoder Products Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.