Facilities Maintenance Position (Mon-Fri) starting pay up $23hr

Kentucky Blood Center Inc • Lexington, KY

2d • $23

About The Position

This position is responsible for completion of daily grounds and vehicle checks, perform minor and routine repairs, painting, and including but not limited to coordinate and/or perform tasks related to plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and heating/cooling. Works with contractors to fulfill service requests where applicable, and oversees the handling of recycling and waste containers. The role will drive buses to and from scheduled appointments (such as service or transporting to other locations), and administers a training course for new KBC drivers, as needed. The position will regularly travel to outlying centers to perform building or equipment maintenance and repairs and will also troubleshoot and diagnose vehicle issues. Identifies and completes preventive maintenance and/or repairs for facility equipment and vehicles.  Participates in the on-call rotation schedule, assists with inventory and courier functions as needed, and fulfills other duties as assigned.

 Working Environment & Physical Effort This position requires the ability to:

Sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.
Occasionally fulfill basic clerical duties (typing/writing).
Frequently lift/carry up to 50 pounds without assistance (pre-employment physical assessment required).
Frequently bend or reach to perform various job tasks.
Safely ascend/descend a ladder.
Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms. 
Analyze complex situations and make sound decisions.
Adapt to changing priorities and work under pressure.
Work outside in heat, cold, wet, humid, or dry conditions.
Reading, understanding, and applying Standard Operating Procedures.
Frequently travels to fulfill essential job functions.

Requirements

• High school diploma/equivalent, formal training, or certification in applicable areas is a plus.
• Minimum age of 25 years old.
• Kentucky driver's license and safe driving record required (CDL required within 1 year of hire date, will provide CDL training if needed).
• Must have the ability to lift 50 or more pounds consistently, and to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to complete tasks such as painting, cleaning, minor repairs, and meet internal customer needs.
• Ability to communicate and coordinate with vendors who perform task related to plumbing, electrical, auto maintenance, and heating/cooling.
• Navigate necessary computer programs and applications.
• Good verbal, written, and problem-solving skills.
• Proof of education/certifications required during the interview process.
• Flexible schedule to include some evenings, weekends, and department on-call rotation.
• Pre-employment background check, drug screen and physical assessment are required.

Nice To Haves

• formal training, or certification in applicable areas is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Completion of daily grounds and vehicle checks
• Perform minor and routine repairs
• Painting
• Coordinate and/or perform tasks related to plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and heating/cooling
• Work with contractors to fulfill service requests where applicable
• Oversee the handling of recycling and waste containers
• Drive buses to and from scheduled appointments
• Administer a training course for new KBC drivers, as needed
• Regularly travel to outlying centers to perform building or equipment maintenance and repairs
• Troubleshoot and diagnose vehicle issues
• Identify and complete preventive maintenance and/or repairs for facility equipment and vehicles
• Participate in the on-call rotation schedule
• Assist with inventory and courier functions as needed
• Fulfill other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Cancer Insurance/Accident Insurance
• Retirement Plan with up to 10% employer contribution (after 1 year of employment)
• Immediate PTO Accrual
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED