Facilities Maintenance Assistant

Eurasia Feather Inc.•Milford, IN

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About The Position

The Facilities Maintenance Assistant performs routine facility and grounds maintenance, minor repairs, cleaning, inspections, deliveries, and support for maintenance personnel and other departments. The role includes maintaining company facilities, exterior areas, pool vehicles, tools, equipment, and work areas in safe and orderly condition. The assistant also conducts and documents monthly safety inspections of fire extinguishers, emergency exit lighting, and AEDs using Safety 101, and handles maintenance-related waste in accordance with company procedures. The position is performed primarily in Live Production facilities, grounds, and general maintenance environments. Work may involve standing, walking, bending, stooping, climbing, lifting, moving equipment or materials, and exposure to dust, oils, chemicals, food processing environments, moving equipment, and varying indoor and outdoor temperatures. Outdoor work in changing weather, including seasonal snow and ice removal, may be required. The employee must follow company safety policies, OSHA requirements, chemical-handling procedures, and PPE requirements.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of facility and grounds maintenance, including general electrical, plumbing, cleaning, and minor repairs.
Ability to safely use common hand tools, power tools, and groundskeeping equipment.
Valid driver's license and a driving record that meets company requirements for operating company vehicles.
Basic maintenance experience and ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
Basic computer skills and ability to learn company systems used for assigned work and maintenance documentation.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Ability to perform routine maintenance and minor repairs safely and effectively.
Ability to assist skilled maintenance personnel with preventive maintenance, repairs, and facility improvement activities.
Ability to perform groundskeeping, general cleaning, snow removal, and other seasonal maintenance activities.
Basic mathematical skills.
Ability to identify and communicate maintenance and safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
Ability to organize work and complete tasks in a timely manner.
Ability to work independently with appropriate guidance and as part of a maintenance team.
Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions, safety procedures, and established work practices.
Commitment to workplace safety and proper use of personal protective equipment.
Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical activities associated with maintenance and groundskeeping work.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Relevant maintenance or technical training is beneficial.
One to three years of experience in general maintenance, groundskeeping, or a related field is preferred but not required; relevant skills may also be acquired through applicable work experience and on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

Perform routine facility maintenance and minor repairs, such as replacing light bulbs, unclogging drains, and tightening fixtures.
Make daily mail and package deliveries and pickups between Maple Leaf Farms locations and designated destinations.
Conduct and document monthly inspections of fire extinguishers, emergency exit lighting, and AEDs using Safety 101.
Assist maintenance technicians with preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repairs involving equipment, machinery, plumbing, electrical systems, and facility infrastructure.
Maintain company grounds and exterior areas, including mowing, trimming, landscaping, watering, and snow and ice removal.
Clean and organize maintenance work areas, common areas, facilities, and exterior spaces; perform sweeping, mopping, cleaning, and waste removal.
Assist with inspection, cleaning, maintenance, and upkeep of company pool vehicles.
Safely operate hand tools, power tools, lawn and groundskeeping equipment, and other equipment needed for assigned duties.
Assist with preventive maintenance and routine inspections of facilities, equipment, and grounds to identify maintenance or safety concerns.
Handle and dispose of used oil, fluorescent lamps, batteries, and other maintenance-related waste according to company procedures.
Support maintenance personnel and other departments with facility, grounds, equipment, and general operational needs.
Keep tools, equipment, vehicles, and work areas clean, organized, and safe.
Follow company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and applicable procedures.
Assist the Live Production Department as needed and perform other related duties as assigned.