Building and Grounds Maintenance 1st shift

Summary:

Maintains buildings and grounds in top condition to ensure full and productive use of Fresh Express facilities. To accomplish these tasks the Buildings and Grounds Maintenance Worker must work closely with the staff and administration of Fresh Express responsible to the Utilities Supervisor

Essential Functions:

• Maintain buildings and grounds in top condition to ensure full and productive use of district facilities.
• Ensure that all activities conform to Fresh Express guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with all members Utilities & Maintenance staff.
• React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
• Appropriately operate all equipment and machinery as necessary.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

• Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
• Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
• Requires stooping, kneeling, crawling, bending, turning, and reaching.
• Requires climbing and balancing.
• Must work indoors and outdoors year-round.
• Must work in noisy and crowded environments.
• Must work in and around dust, fumes, and odors.
• Must be able to drive a mechanical vehicle.
• Must be able to work in high places.

General Responsibilities:

Assist in maintaining buildings and grounds in top condition.
Assist in promoting the safety, health, and comfort of employees in buildings and grounds.
Maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency in all maintenance and repair projects.

Perform preventive maintenance, repair, and installation in connection with:

• Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems. B. exterior and interior of buildings.
• Fresh Express grounds. Move equipment and materials within and between buildings.
• Work overtime when emergencies arise in order to prevent disruption of building
• Act as a custodian when necessary
• Observe district policies at all times
• Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas, and techniques.
• Adhere to all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the
• Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan
• Other duties as assigned by the Utilities Supervisor or Plant Manager Staff

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience in building and grounds operations
• Familiarity with computers and software relating to maintenance and inventory
• Ability to read chemical labels.
• Ability to read material safety data sheets (MSDS)
• Ability to initiate and complete work orders.
• Have a valid driver's license, be able to drive, and qualify under the district's insurance
  carrier when driving a district vehicle

Other Information:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.