Description

Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana, Inc. is looking for a Maintenance Technician!

If you are looking for a run of the mill maintenance job, this isn't it. If you want to serve your community while building your career with an eco-friendly organization, then this may be the perfect opportunity for you!

Goodwill's mission is to empower and prepare people for independence through training, personal growth and work. As a Maintenance Technician, you are an important part of this mission by ensuring everything is running smoothly. You know there's no such thing as a "typical day". You could be performing scheduled routine tasks or responding to an emergency maintenance situation. After all, you are responsible for proper repair and maintenance of all buildings and equipment in our organization!

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three (3) years of industrial maintenance background, be able to pass a background check, possess a valid driver's license (preferably with a "for hire" endorsement), and have the ability to work independently utilizing tools in general use in the building and maintenance trades. This is a very physical job, with heavy lifting, pushing and pulling (up to 100 pounds) along with climbing ladders.

Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana offers a competitive wage and full time employees enjoy a benefit package that includes medical/dental/vision insurance; life insurance; Employee Assistant Program; Paid Time Off; Holiday Pay; 401-K and in store discounts. If this sounds like the position for you, apply today!

Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTHEAST INDIANA, INC.

JOB DESCRIPTION

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Performs proper repair and maintenance of all buildings and equipment.
2. Follows all safety rules and procedures.
3. Schedules and performs assigned tasks by priority and in a timely manner
4. Monitors costs of repairs and equipment and reports same to VP of Operations & E-Commerce.
5. Purchases necessary materials, tools and supplies according to established procedures.
6. Responds to emergency maintenance situation after hours, at all goodwill facilities.
7. Maintains and repairs and operates forklift.
8. Performs routine truck maintenance.
9. Assembles furniture, carts and other materials.
10. Performs electrical repair and maintenance.
11. Coordinates outside contractors.
12. Operates radio/cell phone to keep in contact with supervisor.
13. Follows all safety rules and practices.
14. Performs all other duties as may be assigned by the VP of Operations and E-Commerce in the process of carrying out the mission of Goodwill Industries.
15. In order to promote customer and donor satisfaction it is mandatory for employees who come in contact with the public to maintain a positive work outlook and to project a pleasant, courteous and helpful demeanor at all times when dealing with customers, donors, co-workers and clients.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Promotes safety policies.
2. Drives truck, when necessary.
3. Assures dock and other areas are orderly.

ATTENDANCE

Goodwill, your co-workers and our customers depend on you to be at work as scheduled.

JOB PERFORMANCE

Reviewed upon initial hire at 30, 60 and 90 days, and annually thereafter by the VP of Operations and E-Commerce.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises Maintenance Assistant

EDUCATION

No Specialized educational requirements

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of three (3) years industrial maintenance background required.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILL / COMPETENCIES

Must have valid drivers license with "For Hire" endorsement preferred.

CREDENTIALS / LICENSES / SCREENING REQUIREMENT

1. Subject to background check.
2. Must have suitable driving record and be determined insurable by Goodwill Industries' insurance carrier.
3. Ability to utilize tools in general use in the building and maintenance trades.
4. Ability to work independently.
5. Subject to random alcohol and drug testing as specified in the Drug-Free Workplace Program.
6. Fully comply with Goodwill policy regarding values and ethical behavior with special emphasis on the Code of Ethics.

COMMUNITY INTERACTION

Contact with suppliers, contractors, customers, donors and co-workers.

EQUIPMENT

1. Various production equipment including hand truck or dolly, pallet jack, and carts.
2. Various hand an power tools.
3. Gloves and safety glasses.

COMPLEXITY

Work that requires attention and concentration, and requires the use of several readily understood rules and procedures in which the employee may make major decisions that could affect the efficiency, accuracy or correctness of work.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Little or no confidential information involved.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical activities

1. Substantial: grasping, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing and walking.
2. Considerable: balancing
3. Moderate: Crouching, climbing, hearing, stooping, and talking
4. Occasional: crawling, kneeling and repetitive motions

Other Activities

The time spent traveling on agency business is considerable.

PHYSICAL REQURIEMENTS

Heavy work : Pushing and pulling up to 100 pounds.

The ability to fully perform lifting and moving duties is mandatory.

Ability to climb ladders.

Environmental Conditions; 

The worker is subject to both outdoor and indoor environmental conditions.

CODE OF ETHICS

All employees are responsible for being knowledgeable about Goodwill's code of ethics and respective policies and procedures, and for conducting themselves accordingly. Ethical conduct is expected at all times in all matters, whether or not a particular issue is specifically addressed in agency policies or procedures. Employees are expected to bring any questions about whether or not a specific situation presents a potential conflict with this policy to the attention of their manager.

EEO CLAUSE

It is the Agency's policy to afford equal opportunity to all regardless of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, veteran status or any other class protected by law, and to provide a work environment free of bias based on such categories. Any and all employment decisions will be administered in a non-discriminatory manner.

SAFETY STANDARDS

All employees are responsible for adhering to all published safety policies as well as the implementation of specific standards that may be assigned. Employees are expected to report unsafe conditions and unsafe acts. Supervisors are responsible for safety issues in assigned areas - ensure that all employees are informed and adhere to all safety policies / issues, use proper reporting mechanisms for dealing with safety hazards or incidents and personally adhere to safety rules.

HARASSMENT

All employees are responsible for avoiding offensive or inappropriate behavior at work and are responsible for assuring the workplace is free from any type of harassment at all times. Employees are expected to be familiar with and follow all published procedures, including reporting incidences an cooperating with investigators.