Worker, Maintenance

Simon Property Group•McAllen, TX

About The Position

The Maintenance Worker is accountable for troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventive maintenance on the center’s mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems and physical structural elements. The role also performs interior and exterior property maintenance and custodial work, operates equipment, supports other departments with event setup and cart placement or repair, and follows applicable standards and safety guidelines.

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 effectively present information to departmental management, employees, tenants, and outside contacts.
Ability to use common-sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions.
Ability to define problems, collect information, and establish facts.
Skills in painting, electrical work, plumbing, and drywall.
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.
Technical school certifications and/or training.

Responsibilities

Routinely inspect the facility and troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, air conditioning, plumbing, and structural elements.
Perform maintenance and minor repairs to interior and exterior property areas, including painting, drywall, structural elements, parking lots, sidewalks, plumbing, drains, and lighting.
Operate equipment to perform preventive maintenance, make 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, to promote a safe working environment.
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, grease components, and maintain activity logs.
Perform exterior custodial duties as needed, including sweeping and wet-mopping sidewalks, operating steam cleaners and hand vacuums, gathering trash, emptying receptacles, operating the compactor, and turning trash carts.
Perform additional maintenance duties as assigned.