Facility Maintenance Associate

BMS Direct, Inc•Lynchburg, VA

10d•$18 - $20

About The Position

The Facility Maintenance Associate is responsible for indoor and outdoor facility maintenance, daily cleaning, and helping ensure safety throughout the facility. The role includes performing or coordinating cleaning, grooming, and repair work; responding to facility requests; logging completed tasks; and completing other duties assigned by management. The associate performs minor troubleshooting and repairs involving plumbing, electrical systems, carpentry, and HVAC, as well as scheduled checks of facility systems, equipment, and safety devices to help prevent breakdowns. They work with the Production Manager and other leaders to identify and schedule repairs and preventive maintenance. The role also includes overseeing facility maintenance vendor work and identifying or updating vendors. Daily cleaning covers four bathrooms, breakrooms (listed as “3 4 total” in the posting), and trash cans throughout the facility, including occupied offices and office areas. The listed time allocation is 70% daily operations, 20% unexpected needs, requests, periodic repairs, cleaning, and preventive maintenance, and 10% vendor-contract oversight and vendor updates. The position is hourly, with a stated schedule of 8:00 AM–5:00 PM and required flexibility. The work environment has a moderate noise level and generally favorable physical conditions.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be able to report to work on time and work scheduled or assigned hours.
Must have a valid Virginia driver’s license.
Must have reliable transportation.
Must have a means of contacting the supervisor or manager in case of emergencies.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Logical approach to problem solving.
Ability to work independently or in a team setting.
Ability to receive instructions or directives.
Ability to sit, stand, and perform hands-on operational tasks as needed.
Must occasionally move and/or lift 50 pounds or more.
Must be able to withstand weather conditions when work is performed outdoors.
Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor reflecting the company’s commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and respect for others.

Nice To Haves

Previous facility maintenance or custodial experience.
Forklift and/or scissor lift certification, or willingness to become certified.
Industrial knowledge.

Responsibilities

Ensure the facility has a daily cleaning schedule and that cleaning, grooming, and repair responsibilities are completed.
Prioritize indoor and outdoor safety.
Assess and perform minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and HVAC repairs.
Conduct scheduled checks of facility systems, equipment, and safety devices to help prevent unexpected breakdowns.
Work with the Production Manager and other leaders to identify and schedule repairs and preventive maintenance.
Clean four bathrooms, breakrooms (the posting lists “3 4 total”), and trash cans throughout the facility, including occupied offices and office areas.
Respond to facility requests in a timely manner.
Create and log completed tasks.
Ensure compliance with company and industry safety and regulatory standards and requirements.
Ensure facility maintenance vendor contracts are accurately performed and completed, and find or update vendors.
Perform other duties or requests assigned by management.