Building Maintenance, Entry level

Job Summary

An entry-level Facilities Maintenance job involves basic upkeep, repairs, and inspections across various building systems like plumbing, electrical, and HVAC, focusing on general cleanliness, preventative tasks (e.g., changing filters/bulbs), minor carpentry, groundskeeping, and responding to work orders to ensure a safe, functional environment, often assisting senior technicians.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• General Repairs: Fixing doors, walls, furniture, and other structural elements.
• Plumbing: Addressing minor leaks, clogs, and fixture issues.
• Electrical: Replacing lightbulbs, troubleshooting minor wiring, and checking systems.
• HVAC: Changing filters, assisting with system checks, and ensuring climate control.
• Grounds: Trash removal, snow removal and salting (sidewalks, steps and pedestrian walkways), and minor lawn/landscaping upkeep.
• Inspections: Conducting routine walkthroughs to spot potential hazards or needed repairs.
• Work Orders: Responding to and completing assigned maintenance requests.
• Safety: Identifying and fixing potential safety hazards. 
• Actively participate and comply with all West HSE programs and regulations.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work environment in accordance with West 5S program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain and promote a safe and clean work environment throughout the maintenance department
• Instruct, train, guide and assist other maintenance personnel as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned based on business needs.
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules.
• Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance.

Education

•  High School Diploma or GED required. Industrial or trade school graduation or certification is preferred.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 1-2 years of full-time experience in construction, maintenance, and/or facilities systems, including the use of hand and power tools.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of building systems.
• Ability to use hand and power tools.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented and organized. 
• Able to be aware of all relevant standard operating procedures as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
• Support and contribute to Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target.
• Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times.
• Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times.

Physical Requirements

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to wear and use a full-face respirator
• Stand and walk for 12 hours per shift
• Willing to work overtime as needed
• Frequent bilateral grip/grasp and manual dexterity work required
• Frequent bending and twisting, squatting, pushing and pulling and working at elevated heights and in confined spaces as required by the job
• Must be able to tolerate industrial odors, heat and high temperatures, and smells on a frequent basis

Shift

Day shift