Worker, Maintenance

Simon Property Group•Mercedes, TX

About The Position

The Maintenance Worker is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventive maintenance on the center’s mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems, as well as its physical structural elements. The role also involves interior and exterior maintenance and custodial work, supporting other departments with event setups and cart placement or repairs, and maintaining a safe working environment in accordance with applicable standards and regulations.

Requirements

Minimum 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 effectively present information to departmental management, employees, tenants, and outside contacts.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions.
Ability 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 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

Routinely inspect the facility, troubleshoot issues, and repair mechanical, electrical, air-conditioning, plumbing, and structural elements.
Perform minor repairs and maintenance inside and outside the property, including painting, drywall, structural elements, parking lots, sidewalks, plumbing, drain stoppages, and interior and exterior lighting.
Operate equipment to perform preventive maintenance, minor repairs, and property-cleanliness tasks.
Assist other departments, including Marketing with event setup and Local Leasing with cart placement and repairs.
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; tighten or replace belts, replace filters, and grease components.
Maintain logs documenting work activity.
Perform exterior custodial duties as needed, including cleaning sidewalks, operating a steam cleaner or hand vacuum, gathering trash, emptying receptacles, operating a compactor, and turning trash carts.
Perform additional maintenance duties as assigned.