Job ID: 21310300
Job Category: Corporate
Location: Hamel, MN
Job Title: Facilities Assistant
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Department: Office Services
Reports to: Facilities Manager
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
This position is responsible for providing general building and grounds support by responding to and proactively identifying and resolving facilities-related maintenance needs. Tasks may include but are not limited to the inspection and maintenance of mechanical systems, HVAC systems, plumbing systems, basic electrical (including lighting) and waste management. In addition, the facilities technician will be called upon to assist with moves/adds/changes in the office environment, perform minor carpentry, masonry, painting, maintain fire protection and life-safety systems, and assure the building structure and grounds are appropriately maintained. Serves in the rotation of on-call personnel in emergent situations. Cross-training in other roles as backup as needed is required.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Functional & Technical Skills
- Perform preventative maintenance activities for HVAC equipment such as filter, belt, and VAV motor replacement
- Set up spaces for training, meetings, and events. Perform office moves, furniture assembly/disassembly and installs
- Evaluate, prepare, and paint structures, surfaces, and equipment
- Develop and complete preventative maintenance tasks for all building systems. Documents work completed as required including logs, data reports, procedures, etc.
- Inspect interior and exterior building structures to ensure functionality of systems, identify and make repairs, and document actions and activities; making recommendations to the Facilities Manager
- Perform minor plumbing maintenance such as replacement or repair of leaks in drains and faucets, unclogging of drains
- Perform and document routine periodic inspections for building equipment and systems, as well as safety emergency lighting, fire extinguishers, and other equipment
- Coordinate and direct external vendors and suppliers throughout a variety of direct work projects, preventative maintenance activities, and system repairs. Attend regular Facilities meetings and follow up with action items
- Perform other duties as assigned
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Excellent time management skills w/ the ability to manage competing priorities while servicing clients effectively
- Build productive customer relations, take responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty
- Must be able to communicate effectively, collaborate and demonstrate courtesy and tack with people in all levels in other departments, including office, production, & warehouse regarding facilities maintenance projects and needs as well as vendors and customers in a professional, respectful and courteous manner
Safety
- Participates in training, retraining, and continual improvement processes and methods
- Ensure facilities is maintained and in repair to provide a safe work environment.Ensures plant is maintained and in accordance with housekeeping policies and guidelines
- Follows and complies with all safety and work rules and regulations Promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices
- Respond to emergency calls related to equipment failure, spills, and leaks
- Perform miscellaneous department-related duties as assigned including possible safety inspections and building grounds work
- Support 24/7 on-call rotation and respond to infrastructure/system trouble alarms to troubleshoot and implement immediate adjustments or repairs
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High School Diploma/Equivalent
License/Certifications: Valid driver’ s license with clean driving record and proof of insurability required. MVR required to validate status.
Experience: 2+ Years related experience and/or training. Basic maintenance experience such as plumbing, carpentry, and electrical repairs.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Have a valid Boilers License or be able to obtain one
- Must be able to pass a forklift, boom lift, scissor lift, a respirator fit test
- Attendance is an essential function of the job.
- Working knowledge and use of handheld tools.
Preferred: HVAC experience
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands described here represent 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 essential functions.
- Office deskwork, requiring sitting, walking, using phone and computer
- May lift to 50 lbs. occasionally
- 5% or more travel including international. Can tolerate variable and sometimes challenging conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors including in a variety of weather conditions such as rain, heat, and cold.
- Stand, walk, stoop, climb, kneel, crouch or crawl,
- Use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls
- Talk and hear to coordinate and operate equipment
- Use of safety equipment as dictated by the work (safety glasses, safety shoes, respirators, face shields, hearing protection, gloves, etc.)
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.
REV 10.24
#LI-ONSITE
#LI-KK1
Job ID: 21310300
Job Category: Corporate
Location: Hamel, MN
DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Facilities Assistant
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Department: Office Services
Reports to: Facilities Manager
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
This position is responsible for providing general building and grounds support by responding to and proactively identifying and resolving facilities-related maintenance needs. Tasks may include but are not limited to the inspection and maintenance of mechanical systems, HVAC systems, plumbing systems, basic electrical (including lighting) and waste management. In addition, the facilities technician will be called upon to assist with moves/adds/changes in the office environment, perform minor carpentry, masonry, painting, maintain fire protection and life-safety systems, and assure the building structure and grounds are appropriately maintained. Serves in the rotation of on-call personnel in emergent situations. Cross-training in other roles as backup as needed is required.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Functional & Technical Skills
- Perform preventative maintenance activities for HVAC equipment such as filter, belt, and VAV motor replacement
- Set up spaces for training, meetings, and events. Perform office moves, furniture assembly/disassembly and installs
- Evaluate, prepare, and paint structures, surfaces, and equipment
- Develop and complete preventative maintenance tasks for all building systems. Documents work completed as required including logs, data reports, procedures, etc.
- Inspect interior and exterior building structures to ensure functionality of systems, identify and make repairs, and document actions and activities; making recommendations to the Facilities Manager
- Perform minor plumbing maintenance such as replacement or repair of leaks in drains and faucets, unclogging of drains
- Perform and document routine periodic inspections for building equipment and systems, as well as safety emergency lighting, fire extinguishers, and other equipment
- Coordinate and direct external vendors and suppliers throughout a variety of direct work projects, preventative maintenance activities, and system repairs. Attend regular Facilities meetings and follow up with action items
- Perform other duties as assigned
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Excellent time management skills w/ the ability to manage competing priorities while servicing clients effectively
- Build productive customer relations, take responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty
- Must be able to communicate effectively, collaborate and demonstrate courtesy and tack with people in all levels in other departments, including office, production, & warehouse regarding facilities maintenance projects and needs as well as vendors and customers in a professional, respectful and courteous manner
Safety
- Participates in training, retraining, and continual improvement processes and methods
- Ensure facilities is maintained and in repair to provide a safe work environment.Ensures plant is maintained and in accordance with housekeeping policies and guidelines
- Follows and complies with all safety and work rules and regulations Promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices
- Respond to emergency calls related to equipment failure, spills, and leaks
- Perform miscellaneous department-related duties as assigned including possible safety inspections and building grounds work
- Support 24/7 on-call rotation and respond to infrastructure/system trouble alarms to troubleshoot and implement immediate adjustments or repairs
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High School Diploma/Equivalent
License/Certifications: Valid driver’ s license with clean driving record and proof of insurability required. MVR required to validate status.
Experience: 2+ Years related experience and/or training. Basic maintenance experience such as plumbing, carpentry, and electrical repairs.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Have a valid Boilers License or be able to obtain one
- Must be able to pass a forklift, boom lift, scissor lift, a respirator fit test
- Attendance is an essential function of the job.
- Working knowledge and use of handheld tools.
Preferred: HVAC experience
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands described here represent 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 essential functions.
- Office deskwork, requiring sitting, walking, using phone and computer
- May lift to 50 lbs. occasionally
- 5% or more travel including international. Can tolerate variable and sometimes challenging conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors including in a variety of weather conditions such as rain, heat, and cold.
- Stand, walk, stoop, climb, kneel, crouch or crawl,
- Use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls
- Talk and hear to coordinate and operate equipment
- Use of safety equipment as dictated by the work (safety glasses, safety shoes, respirators, face shields, hearing protection, gloves, etc.)
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.
REV 10.24
#LI-ONSITE
#LI-KK1
ABOUT
Based in Hamel, Minnesota, Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc. designs and builds some of the most sophisticated railway maintenance equipment in the world, delivering high quality products and services to our global customers. This is made possible by employees who are passionate about delivering advanced equipment, innovative solutions, and unrivaled customer service.
For more information about Loram go to:
Based in Georgetown, Texas, Loram Technologies, Inc. provides innovative solutions for the railroad industry. From our friction management application systems to our Aurora® track inspection systems, our products are technologically advanced, safer, more efficient, and more productive than traditional maintenance methods.
For more information about LTI go to:
http://www.loramtechnologies.com
Loram is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
RECEIVE JOB ALERTS
Be the first to know about the jobs that are right for you. Set your criteria and sign up now.
About the area
Find out more about Hamel, MN
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.
Loram is committed to protecting the identity and personal information of any potential employee. Loram applicants will only be contacted by Loram employees with an authentic Loram email address ending in @loram.com. We encourage you to verify the identity of any individual who claims to be a member of the Loram team by confirming the email address is @loram.com with no additional characters or letters. We will never request financial information or a financial commitment as part of the recruitment process. If you have a question about the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Loram, please contact loramrecruiting@loram.com. Reports can be submitted online at www.loram.ethicspoint.com or by calling 1-844-635-4640.
- © 2024 Loram Maintenance of Way, All rights reserved.
- Terms of Use
- Privacy Policy