Maintenance Assistant

Responsible for cleaning and maintaining Credit Union buildings, equipment, fixtures, and furnishings. Performs routine maintenance including vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping floors; dusting; washing walls, doors, and windows; and emptying trash. Performs minor preventative maintenance and minor repairs. Assists co-workers and contractors as needed. Reports major repair and maintenance needs. Assists with mowing and snow removal.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES 1.

Assumes responsibility for the effective performance of assigned cleaning and maintenance functions. a. Vacuums, sweeps, and mops floors. b. Washes and dusts walls, tables, doors, light fixtures, vending machines and windows. c. Cleans and disinfects toilets, urinals, tile floors, and other fixtures. d. Fills soap, toilet paper, and towel dispensers regularly. e. Empties trash containers as needed. Maintains waste receptacles and ensures that they are clean. f. Picks up litter (inside and outside) as necessary. Maintains cleanliness of company grounds. g. Completes snow removal, ice removal, and application of ice-melt products to maintain safety of sidewalks and other walking paths as needed. h. Completes mowing, trimming, and other lawn/exterior maintenance as needed. i. Sets up rooms and areas for meetings and activities. ii. Cleans and maintains inside and outside of repossessed and foreclosed properties. iii. Provides "hands on" support to Maintenance Supervisor and Facilities Manager to assist with technical maintenance projects, including but not limited to, heating, cooling, water, plumbing, electrical, hardware repair and/or installation, vehicle maintenance or repair, and other mechanical processes as needed. iv. Transports employees and credit union owned property to/from various locations as assigned. 2. Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective communication, coordination, and working relationships with Credit Union personnel, management, and service providers. a. Assists Credit Union personnel and service providers as needed. b. Keeps management informed of area activities, any significant problems, and maintenance concerns. c. Attends and participates in meetings as required. d. Completes required paperwork and checklists of area cleaning and maintenance. 3. Assumes responsibility for maintaining courteous, professional relations with members and the general public. 4. Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned. a. Performs miscellaneous cleaning and specially requested tasks as assigned. b. Maintains facility safety and security.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS 1.

Credit Union facilities and equipment are clean, neat, and well maintained. 2. Cleaning and maintenance functions are safely and timely completed in accordance with established standards, schedules, and procedures. 3. Maintenance needs and problems are promptly identified and resolved or reported. 4. Maintenance functions are well coordinated with Credit Union operations. Assistance is provided to other personnel as needed. 5. Management is appropriately informed of area activities and of any significant problems. 6. Effective, courteous relations exist with Credit Union visitors, vendors, and members.

Benefit Opportunities:

401(k) with employer matching contribution, Employee assistance program, Employee loan rate discount, Employee referral program, Investment consulting, Paid bereavement leave, Paid personal time off, unpaid sick time off, Professional development assistance, Tuition reimbursement

Other Compensation Opportunities:

Goal-based Organizational Annual Bonus, Position-based Monthly Incentive Job & Pay Type:

Part-time, Non-Exempt Pay Range:

$15.50 - $21.29/hour

Pay Frequency:

Bi-weekly

QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

High school graduate or equivalent, Additional mechanical certifications a plus, Valid Driver's License, Bondable.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of basic cleaning techniques and maintenance procedures, Understanding of related safety and OSHA requirements.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Previous cleaning/janitorial experience helpful, Previous use and understanding of carpentry and/or mechanical knowledge helpful.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

Attentive to detail, Able to follow directions and work well independently, Ability to work weekends and evenings, Able to use basic cleaning tools, including vacuums, mops, brooms, etc., Driver's License

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION CLIMBING

Includes ladders, scaffolding, ramps, poles, etc.

STOOPING

Bending downward and forward at the waist. Requires full use of lower extremities and back muscles.

KNEELING

Resting on knee or knees.

CROUCHING

Bending downward and forward at the leg and spine.

REACHING

Extending hand (s) and arm (s) in any direction.

STANDING

For extended time periods.

WALKING:

Especially for long distances.

PULLING:

Using upper body to draw, drag, haul, or tug objects.

LIFTING:

Occurs frequently and requires substantial use of upper body and back muscles.

FINGER DEXTERITY

Using primarily just the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together.

GRASPING

Using fingers and palm on an object.

TALKING:

One must convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.

AVERAGE HEARING

Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.

REPETITIVE MOTIONS

Movements frequently and regularly required using the wrists, hands, and fingers.

AVERAGE VISUAL ABILITIES

Average, ordinary visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or products or operate machinery.

PHYSICAL STRENGTH

Medium work; Lifts up to 50 lbs. occasionally, up to 20 lbs. frequently, and up to 10 lbs. constantly.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Worker is subject to changing inside and/or outside temperatures which may include extreme heat (temperatures above 100 degrees) or extreme cold (temperatures below 32 degrees). Works both inside and outside. Subject to weather. Must work under hazardous conditions including high places, chemical exposures, electrical current, moving machinery, exposure to blood, etc. Frequent local travel. Occasional out-of-town travel.

MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two step instructions and to deal with ordinary, standardized situations.

MATHEMATICS ABILITY

Basic math skills are required for this position. Ability to understand basic measurements.

LANGUAGE ABILITY

Limited reading skills, Able to read at a very slow rate, Ability to communicate in simple sentences. SOCU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will give consideration to all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, order of protection status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or unfavorable discharge from military service as those terms are defined in Section 1- 103 of the Illinois Human Rights Act (775 ILCS 5/1-103).