Worker, Maintenance

Simon Property Group•Mercedes, TX

About The Position

The Worker, Maintenance is accountable for troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance involving the center’s mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems, as well as its physical structural elements. The role includes routine facility inspections and maintenance of interior and exterior property areas, equipment, and common areas. The worker also supports other departments with event setup and cart placement or repair, maintains relevant records and supplies, and performs custodial duties as needed. Work must follow applicable standards, policies, and regulatory guidelines, including OSHA standards, to promote a safe working environment.

Requirements

At least 2–3 years of building maintenance experience performing some carpentry, HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing functions.
Ability to read and interpret documents, plans, and schematic drawings and comprehend instructions.
Ability to present information effectively to departmental management, employees, tenants, and outside contacts.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to written or oral instructions and to define problems, collect information, and establish facts.
Painting, electrical, plumbing, and drywall skills.
Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
Ability to diagnose equipment problems.
Knowledge of basic electrical systems.
Knowledge of safety rules, hazards, and accident-prevention measures.
Basic knowledge of fire protection hydraulic and fire protection alarm systems.
Ability to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Technical school certifications and/or training preferred.

Responsibilities

Inspect the facility routinely and troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, air conditioning, plumbing, and structural elements.
Perform interior and exterior maintenance and minor repairs, including painting, drywall, structural repairs, parking lot and sidewalk maintenance, plumbing repairs, clearing drain stoppages, and replacing lamps, fuses, and ballasts.
Operate equipment to perform preventive maintenance, minor repairs, and maintain property cleanliness.
Assist other departments, including Marketing with event setup and Local Leasing with cart placement and repair.
Perform work in accordance with applicable standards, policies, and regulatory guidelines, including OSHA standards.
Schedule and perform preventive maintenance programs as assigned by management.
Maintain inventory systems, records, files, material safety data sheets, supplies, equipment, and tools.
Inspect air handling units periodically; tighten or replace belts, replace filters, grease components, and maintain activity logs.
Perform exterior custodial duties as needed, such as sweeping or wet-mopping sidewalks, operating a steam cleaner or hand vacuum, gathering trash, emptying receptacles, operating the compactor, and turning trash carts.
Perform additional maintenance duties as assigned.