Shop and Yard Assistant

Primary Responsibilities

• Inspects buildings, electrical systems, grounds, and equipment to ensure safe, well-maintained conditions, identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair
• Performs minor troubleshooting and repairs; replace light bulbs, ballasts and fuses
• Aids with preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on HVAC system, changing filters, bearings
• Completes maintenance work orders as assigned and in a timely manner
• Identifies and perform basic service and repair on plumbing fixtures; open clogged lines and drains
• Identifies and assist with carpentry and repair work
• Operates a variety of machinery, equipment and tools including saws, router, drills, sanders, planers, drill presses and various hand tools
• Maintains inventory of tools, supplies, and equipment; recommend tools, supplies, and equipment for purchase
• Performs a variety of locksmith duties; install, repair, and replace locks on doors
• Inspects, service, and maintains operational functionality of doors and windows
• Installs or replace plugs, switches, outlets
• Assists with moving loading, unloading and storing supplies, furniture and equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Ability to follow safe work practices and wear all required personal protection equipment for the task (safety glasses/shield, hardhat, safety boots and gloves)
• Ability to independently lift 50 - 75lb
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to perform heavy physical labor exposed to weather elements, noise, dust, and temperature extremes (hot/cold), and dirty/greasy environment
• Ability to operate computer and/or other related equipment
• Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions and deal with challenges/issues
• Strong ethics, interpersonal skills, and the ability to effectively manage stress and engage in continuous learning
• Ensure that all activities are conducted within the established PRS policies and Guidelines
• Basic ability to read, interpret and work from blueprints, drawings, or oral instruction on a variety of structures related to the construction project
• Communicate effectively in a professional, tactful and courteous manner with employees and the general public
• Perform assigned responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe manner and with minimal supervision
• Use required tools and equipment skillfully and safely
• Understand building codes, preferably “International Building Code” (IBC)
• Learn and apply proper maintenance procedures and use of
• Work for an industry leader in various disciplines and markets

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to use hands and fingers, feel, operate objects, tools, and controls
• Regularly required to use hands and arms in any direction
• Regularly required to stand, sit, climb or balance
• Frequently lift 50 pounds and occasionally lift 75 pounds
• Carry from floor level to waist level; also push/pull objects with similar force
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus