Facilities Maintenance Intern

$21.00 PER HOUR

GENERAL PURPOSE:

The purpose of this position is to conduct maintenance and repairs for Harmons locations in a timely manner and according to Harmons standards. This person will be performing maintenance and repairs including minor plumbing, minor electrical, and flooring. This person will also assist Harmons departments with maintenance issues and will complete handyperson projects based on the location needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Follows established support office policies and procedures

Assist with the installation of new equipment and fixtures as needed

Maintains plumbing repairs including leaking faucets, toilets, and drains

Repair and maintain office furniture, fixtures, and equipment as needed

Troubleshoot and resolve minor electrical repairs including switches on register belts and lights, plugs, etc.

Responsible for painting and touch-up painting for stores including interior and minor exterior

Conduct minor carpentry work, including repairing doors, windows, and furniture

Repairs flooring as needed to maintain company standards

Ensures roof drains are working properly

Drives to suppliers as needed to pick up materials and parts

Handle emergency repairs and respond to maintenance requests in a timely manner

Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and protocols

Completes various projects as directed by the Vice President of Store Development and Facilities Manager

Delivers excellent customer service

Assists as needed to ensure the success of the company as a whole

MARGINAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS:

Consistent and daily interaction with store associates

Consistent and daily interaction with customers

Consistent and daily interaction with vendors and suppliers

TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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.

Desired knowledge, skills, and abilities:

A high school diploma or GED preferred; or any combination of education, 2 years of experience in maintenance or handyperson work, and training which provides the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, floor repairs, painting, and overall repair work

Knowledge of food service equipment preferred

Must have valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle to travel between stores and pick up items from suppliers

Excellent organization and planning skills

Ability to interpret policies and procedures

Must possess integrity, a positive attitude, be mission-driven, and be self-directed with a demonstrated passion for Harmons’ mission and commitment to working collaboratively

Continually strives to be product minded, customer minded, personnel minded, detailed, consistent and forward focused

Ability to use good judgment and to make decisions quickly and independently

Must be able to prioritize and time projects as to not interfere with normal business

PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is generally performed in a safe and comfortable store environment with the possibility of frequent exposure to hot, cold, slippery, and wet conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to grasp, push, pull, carry, stoop, twist, crouch, and reach; perform tasks requiring repetitive motion and eye, hand, and foot coordination; hear and respond to customer inquiries. The associate will use tools such as a drill, hammer, wrench, painting tools, and circular hand saws on a day-to-day basis. This position also requires standing, walking, and bending throughout the entire workday and the ability to maneuver heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds from location to location.