Temporary Maintenance Clerk en North Coast Co-op

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

Department Operations

• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and building across two retail locations in Eureka and Arcata
• Perform repairs as needed in areas such as electrical, plumbing, roof and siding, minor equipment, lighting, and cleaning
• Clean and sanitize all areas of the store, including floors, walls, restrooms, and break rooms
• Empty trash receptacles and recycling bins, and dispose of waste in the appropriate manner.
• Restock supplies, such as toilet paper, paper towels, and soap.
• Monitor inventory levels and order cleaning supplies as needed.
• Follow all safety protocols and guidelines, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary.
• Organize time efficiently, prioritize, maintain focus, and stay productive
• Achieve established goals and expected results for the department
• Regularly check service request program and/or email for important company communications, maintenance requests, and review all posted memos
• Maintain and update developing equipment log, make note of routine maintenance
• Escalate repairs to appropriate vendor or to supervisor
• Attend and actively participate in department meetings, store-wide and org-wide meetings, and trainings, as requested
• Perform all other duties, as assigned

Safety

• Maintain a safe work environment according to all department procedures – Safety Manual, federal and state regulations
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required for position; understand and ensure safe use of equipment, safe lifting procedures and proper ergonomics
• Must attend safety meetings

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES 

• Excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team; ability to communicate effectively and be an active listener
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize and work on a variety of tasks simultaneously, while remaining flexible in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to understand and adhere to all organizational and department rules, policies, and procedures, including but not limited to those listed in the employee handbook, CBA, and Health and Safety guidelines
• Works well independently but able to work closely and cooperatively with others when needed
• Approach all decision making with environmental and social impact in mind, actively seek ways to improve sustainability efforts in day-to-day duties and assist in implementing applicable sustainability initiatives
• Disseminate ideas, proposals, feedback, and other information in a clear, respectful, effective, and timely manner
• Can consistently perform all tasks efficiently, at an acceptable rate and free of errors, according to department procedure, as directed
• Accept feedback openly without defensiveness
• Accept direction willingly and follow through with delegated tasks
• Willingly accept and adapt to change
• Analytical ability and proficiency in math
• Maintain positive relationships with outside professionals and vendors
• Maintain confidentiality
• Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job
• General electrical maintenance and repair experience
• General plumbing maintenance and repair experience
• HVAC maintenance and repair (commercial experience a plus)
• Commercial Refrigeration experience desired
• Commercial Kitchen equipment repair desired
• CMMS data entry or other ticketing system experience
• Basic construction and carpentry skills
• Familiarity with tools
• Use of scaffolding and other worker-lift solutions
• Janitorial experience desired
• Knowledge and familiarity of Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, & Outlook)
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent; or one to three months’ related experience and/or training.
• Valid drivers license

Qualification Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Physical Requirements 

• Stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Bend and stoop to grasp objects and climb ladders
• Bend and twist neck and waist, reach above and below shoulders and squat
• Bend and lift loads, up to 50 pounds frequently, not to exceed 75 pounds
• Repetitive use of hands for grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation

Work Environment 

Fast paced retail floor environment. At times may work with or near moving mechanical parts (i.e. baler, dock equipment), in high precarious places (i.e. ladder work) and in cold/hot climate conditions. Ability to work in moderate and loud noise environments including, but not limited to computers, paging, telephones, human voices, sound system and machinery. Occasional job-related travel within Eureka and Arcata. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works with mechanical parts, wood, concrete, paints, and plastics. Employee will be exposed to wet and cold conditions while in and out of the refrigerator/freezer, or while cleaning. Employee will spend a majority of working time cleaning workspaces and equipment; the rest is spent on assigned work tasks such as repairs, hauling materials and assisting others. Employee will be working standing up most of the time.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Specific Requirements: Job involves driving manual shift diesel vehicles with trailer and operating a forklift.

Customary Work Schedule 

This position customarily works a varied schedule which may include early, late, and/or weekend shifts with occasional overtime and the appropriate meal and rest breaks provided. The position requires reliable dependable performance and punctuality, anything less places a hardship on other employees and store operations, therefore, regular and prompt attendance is essential to this position. Employees are expected to report for work on time, appropriately uniformed and to accurately report all time worked using the timeclock and break sheet procedures. 

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE: The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, requirements, and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that the employee may be required to perform. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or a work environment change. 

EEO STATEMENT: North Coast Co-op is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.