Description

Job Objective:

To ensure the daily efficient operation of all mechanical equipment within the Plant and Stores.  The Maintenance Specialist reports directly to the Transportation/Salvage Outlet Manager, who evaluates performance annually.

Essential Job Functions:

• Knows and understands the Goodwill Mission: “Strengthen communities by empowering individuals and families through education, training and job placement.”
• Perform proper repair and maintenance of all mechanical equipment for proper operation.
• Perform regular cleaning of major equipment.
• Perform needed work at any Goodwill location.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of carpentry and plumbing.
• Skilled in maintaining and repairing mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independent of close supervision.
• Ability to be responsible for the proper use of maintenance tools and company pick-up truck and for the proper return of same.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen.
• Must have reliable transportation, a current driver's license, and provide proof of insurance to travel to different job sites.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work at heights from a ladder.
• Ability to bend, stoop and crouch.
• Ability to stand and sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds at times.
• Ability to work in a light industrial plant and adjoining buildings.
• Ability to work with light industrial machinery and electrical equipment.
• Ability to work in a retail environment.
• Ability to work around textile dust.

Equipment Used:

• All tools necessary for the proper repair and maintenance of Goodwill properties.
• All tools used in general building and maintenance trades.                           
• Forklift
• Scissor lift
• Ladder
• Telephone
• Calculator
• Company pickup truck

Environmental Conditions:

• Standard office environment.
• Light industrial plant with significant textile dust.
• Retail stores.
• Adverse weather and road conditions.