Facilities Maintenance Intern

PURPOSES SPECIFIC TO THE POSITION

To assist and learn facility and ground maintenance duties. Employee will assist in performing routine maintenance, groundskeeping, and/or caretaker duties.

RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
• Directs - none.
• Cooperates or coordinates with all persons, within and outside the cooperative, as deemed necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the position.

SPECIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in the maintenance of facilities and grounds in a manner consistent with an organized maintenance program.
• Assists with minor repairs and preventive maintenance to HVAC equipment, lighting systems, exhaust fans, equipment/tools, and office equipment. Minor plumbing and electrical skills will also be necessary.
• Possesses basic computer/software skills as necessary to create reports or retrieve information.
• Assists with quality control and inventory programs of office supplies, tools, and safety products.
• Requires willingness to work aloft.
• Expected to maintain well-organized workspaces and storage locations and perform neat paperwork.
• Attends and participates in various meetings.
• Willingness to perform duties in a wide variety of environmental conditions and elements.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools.
• Basic skill with painting and power washing.
• Performs other duties as requested or required by the position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Performs work in a wide variety of postures including but not limited to standing, walking, sitting, climbing stairs and ladders, balancing, kneeling, crouching, twisting, bending, stooping, and squatting.
• Frequently lifts, handles, carries, pushes, and pulls light and medium loads. Occasionally lifts, handles, carries, pushes, and pulls heavy loads with assistance.
• Frequently reaches above shoulder level.
• Frequently relies on the full functionality of the five basic senses (touch, taste, smell, hear, see) including the ability to distinguish a full range of colors. These along with manual dexterity are required to maintain proper safety while performing the job requirements.