Job Title: Facilities Assistant

FLSA Status:  Exempt 

Department: Office Services 

Reports to: Facilities Manager

GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE: 

The position is responsible for performing routine building maintenance tasks. Performance of tasks in one or more fields (e.g. carpentry, plumbing, painting, masonry). Inspections of building and equipment; waste management; cross training in other roles as backup as needed; serves in rotation of on-call personnel in emergent situations; the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure. Ensure that the facility is up to code and maintained in such a manner for all employees and guests of Loram. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  

Employee Engagement 

Be available for all company functions to set up, tear, down, clean up and pick up and deliver goods and rental equipment. Backup to the Sr. Facilities Assistant duties during emergencies and when away from the facility. Knowledge about how the organization works and how to get things done through formal and informal channels.

Safety and Operational Excellence 

Knowledge of conditions that affect self and/or others safety under normal conditions and conditions that occur in crisis situations; identifying conditions that might cause hazards and takes action to resolve the situation. Uphold safety standards. Ensure facilities is maintained and in repair to provide a safe work environment.

Customer Loyalty 

Effectively meet customer’s needs. Build productive customer relations. Take responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Communications and Interpersonal Skills 

Need for attentive and active listening skills when dealing with customers. Ability to communicate in such a manner to build rapport with employees as well as others outside the organization. Relates well to all kinds of people and tolerant of other’s differences.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:  

Values Based Leadership Communication  Creating a Service Reputation  Action Oriented  Safety Awareness 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education: High School Diploma/Equivalent

Experience: 2+ Years related experience and/or training. 

Licenses/Certifications: DOT certification, valid driver’s license.

Preferred: HVAC experience and Boilers license

*2+years equivalent combination of education and experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS:  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Office deskwork, requiring sitting, walking, using phone & computer May lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally Can tolerate variable and sometimes challenging conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment.

Rev. September 2024

Loram is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

 

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