Shop Assistant

If you love a fast-paced role, our Shop Assistant position is definitely for you! Assist our Facilities Logistics Manager in the day-to-day tasks to maintain a clean and organized shop. Get your foot in the door in the world of utilities and power plant generation. Local to St. Cloud, MN, EBI is the leading specialty contractor for top power generation clients across the country and beyond.

Join our team today! 

We pride ourselves in what makes us different and successful: 

- Accountability

- Quality

- Organization and process improvement

- Family-owned business atmosphere

- Employee engagement and appreciation

Benefits:

- 401k 3% Safe Harbor, profit sharing as well

- Medical, Dental, Vision

- Ancillary benefits - FSA, HSA, DCA, and more!

- Life Insurance paid by employer

- Generous graduated PTO policy

- Competitive Pay

Major Areas of Accountability:

1. Maintenance – Performs maintenance such as the cleaning of the shop, trailers and vehicles.
2. Property Yard and Grounds – Ensures that the appearance of the outside yard and grounds look organized, and all the equipment, is lined up in a neat and orderly fashion. Ensures all vehicles, equipment and buildings are secured prior to leaving at the end of the day.
3. Follows Written Processes – If available, uses and follows written process and instruction manuals prior to and while performing work.
4. Problem Solving – Trouble shoots vehicles and equipment when issues come up in order to determine what maintenance is needed.
5. Safety – Performs work following all safety rules, ensuring safety guards are in place on all machines. Performs job in a safe manner following established work rules. Asks for help when needing to lift anything over 50 pounds.
6. Maintains Assigned Functions – Maintains assigned functions in a quality manner consistent with Electrical Builders Inc. standards. Assists in assuring that appropriate materials, equipment, tooling and supplies are available and maintained; assures good housekeeping practices and protection of vehicles, equipment, work surfaces, tools and work areas. In addition, brings up to the Operations Manager work requests for repairs and maintenance of equipment and recommends new tooling and fixtures.
7. Inventory and Care of Equipment and Cleanliness – Assists in keeping an accurate inventory of all equipment/tools used on the job and properly secures these items. Exercises proper care of equipment and assures all areas are maintained in a clean, neat and orderly manner.
8. Emergent Availability – This position requires intermittent availability during weekends, evenings, and early mornings for emergency projects. This does not restrict the use of their time off from work and will only be required to report to work when emergency jobs are prevalent.
9. Process Improvement – Supports the effort of ISO 9001 and process improvement by recommending methods, equipment, techniques, and other changes to improve company operations. Participates in internal audits, risk assessment and corrective actions as required
10. Quality Functions – Performs quality functions, such as, inspections of work using a variety of inspection devices, workmanship standards, and handheld measuring equipment. Completes operator self-inspection, records and needed data.
11. Apparent of Assigned – Performs any other work as apparent or assigned.

Qualifications for Entry:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Demonstrated knowledge of vehicle and equipment maintenance.
• Demonstrative ability to read and write processes.
• Physical ability to independently lift, carry or maneuver up to 50 pounds.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (verbal/written) effectively with fellow employees.
• Demonstrative ability to work in a cooperative and team oriented environment.
• Demonstrative ability to use computers and shop reference manuals.
• Available and open to limited overnight travel as deemed necessary.

Training for Effective Performance:

• Demonstrated ability to use hands and arms in performing maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor and review manuals in order to detect and assess maintenance issues.
• Demonstrated ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
• Demonstrated ability to service, repairs, adjust, and test machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to work outside for extended periods of time.
• Demonstrated ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Demonstrated ability to assure both site and employee safety
• Demonstrated ability to meet the maintenance schedule
• Demonstrated ability to be involved in process and product improvements
• General knowledge of company policies and procedures
• Demonstrative ability to use good communication and organizational skills in order to insure a high CSL (customer service level)
• Demonstrated ability to maintain site areas and equipment security.