Facilities Maintenance Specialist

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Facilities Maintenance Specialist will be responsible for maintenance, construction, repair and refurbishment of the physical operation of the Oak Street facility and performing general handyman services for entire facility.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES & FUNCTIONS

• Maintains physical interior and exterior space of entire building, ensuring a safe, clean, aesthetically pleasing and functional environment.
• Ensures the physical building and associated equipment are in proper working order.
• Cleans and manages the upkeep of facilities and warehouse, including performing handyman services for entire building, i.e. minor electrical, carpentry, painting, drywall, minor HVAC, minor plumbing, assembling and moving furniture, misc. renovation work and other projects as assigned and needed that requires physical labor and construction expertise.
• Maintenance and organization of entire warehouse contents and physical space.
• Landscaping maintenance and projects as needed that are not performed by landscaping contractor including daily audit and debris removal and other misc. landscaping needs.
• Daily cleaning and trash removal to supplement contracted cleaning services duties.
• Receives, manages, and processes work order requests; ensures problems are resolved quickly.
• Assists in the coordination of any outside contractors needed to resolve specialized problems, such as HVAC, electrical, landscaping, plumbing, cleaning and other necessary facility services.
• Responsible for maintaining, cleaning and troubleshooting mechanical concerns of Visit Myrle Beach mobile visitor center van, golf cart and trailer.
• Manage office furniture inventory and recommendations for upgrades/replacement.
• Supports staff with any physical labor needed to prepare and load/unload for company events.
• Orders supplies and materials needed for repairs and maintenance.
• Creates and manages preventive maintenance schedules for facility and equipment and performs routine maintenance on building systems.
• Assists the Oak Street visitor center team with incoming and outcoming mail as well as any specialty Chamber or Visit Myrtle Beach mailings support.
• Ensures safety standards are followed throughout facility.
• Complies with chemical and waste storage and disposal regulations and best practices.
• Responsible for any ad-hoc facility related needs and projects as requested
• Any other duties as assigned by the VP of HR & Operations as needed to support the overall efficiency of the operation.

CRITICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• 5-10 years of general construction, facilities and/or handyman services experience.
• High school diploma required.
• Strong ability to work and provide hands-on carpentry, electrical, landscaping, plumbing, HVAC and other general handyman type services.
• Possess a valid driver’s license with a clean and safe MVR history.
• Forklift certification and/or experience highly desired.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools and other equipment to troubleshoot repairs and perform prevent maintenance.
• Ability to follow instructions and provide consistent work an independent manner.
• Knowledge of safety hazards and proper use of various cleaning and sanitizing solutions.
• Demonstrate proficiency in computer applications and ability to navigate Microsoft Office Suite.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must demonstrate a collaborative, team-oriented and positive attitude approach to providing solutions with the team and all staff in a willingness and flexible manner.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting established timelines and schedules in a demanding environment.
• Requires a highly organized and disciplined individual who will ensure timely follow-up with senior staff and employees.
• Dependability: employee can be depended on to complete work and services in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious about projects. Employee is available to work and collaborate with the team during normal working hours and outside of working hours, depending on the needs and projects to meet the goals and objectives of the Operations department.
• Relationships with Others: Employee works effectively and relates well with others, including CVB and Chamber staff, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the organization. Employee exhibits a positive and professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working relationships.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIORNMENT

• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, stretching, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, or kneeling.
• Must be physically able to operate power equipment and perform physical labor on a frequent basis.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs at a time on a frequent basis, and up 150lbs on an occasional basis.
• This job operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment and associated software including computers, phones and other office equipment.
• Occasional operation of motor vehicle to and from events and for other facility needs.