Facilities Maintenance Assistant chez CINCINNATI ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND

Description

Job Summary:

The Facilities Maintenance Assistant maintains the CABVI locations located at Kenner St. and Gilbert Ave. Focus on maintaining building equipment and appearance of the building.  Provide a high quality of building and grounds functioning and esthetics to achieve a high degree of employee and client satisfaction.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintenance of the Hornbeck Center location and support facilities at HQ location.
• Performs preventative and minor maintenance repairs.
• Perform maintenance, replacement, minor installation and repair of plumbing equipment (e.g., water & trap fittings, plumbing fixtures, valves, faucets, toilets, sinks, heating & air conditioning, piping, drinking fountains.
• Assists with coordination of safety and evacuation procedures:
  • Responsible for inspection of fire extinguishers and emergency exit lights/signs.
  • Assist with fire alarm testing/drills at both facilities.
  • Check eyewash stations monthly and record.
  • Maintain first aid cabinets and reorder supplies as needed
• Perform maintenance, replacement, minor installation and repair of electrical equipment (e.g., light fixtures, electrical outlets, switches, motors, appliances, electrical circuits, emergency lighting, fire alarms, exhaust fans.  
• Perform interior custodial duties (e.g., mop, sweep, wash walls & windows); perform exterior groundskeeping duties (e.g., cut grass, clean sidewalks, assist in and/or remove snow & ice from walkways.
• Take ownership of the building and grounds with little oversite.
• Use a floor scrubber to clean production floors as needed. (at least once a month)
• Responsible for securing exits and other end-of-the-day procedures.
• Check the Facilities work order system and respond to all requests within 24 hours.
• Weekly “rounding” of the facility inside and outside. Inspect potential safety issues and communicate them to the Facilities Manager.
• Responsible for BBP program including maintaining supplies and responding to employee’s injuries with PPE, first aid and OSHA required BBP procedures.
• Perform other tasks, duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Previous maintenance and custodial experience preferred.
• Knowledge of First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) standards preferred. Participate in CABVI bi-annual First Responder training.
• Experience (or interest in) working with a diverse population.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must be able to work independently, multi-task, is detail orientated, self-motivated and have a sense of mission.
• Take accountability, manage priorities, deliver results.
• Ability to communicate effectively and carry out simple instructions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (word, excel, outlook) required.
• Knowledge of First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) standards preferred. Participate in CABVI bi-annual First Responder training.

Physical Demands:

• Must have a valid driver license and personal vehicle insurance. (May need to drive to other location.)
• Must be able to lift to 50 lbs., stand and kneel for long periods of time, and clean high places with appropriate tools.
• Ability to safely operate scissors lift and floor scrubber.

Work Environment:

• Indoor, climate-controlled, offices and industrial distribution warehouse setting. 
• Exposure to dust, dirt, oils, cleaning fluids, and other hazardous materials. 
• Possible exposure to blood requiring BBP training and certification.
• May require outdoor exposure to weather elements including heat, cold, and precipitation.

CABVI is an EEO M/F/Disabled/Veteran employer. CABVI is a Drug-Free Workplace.