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Maintenance Technician/Helper (Des Moines, IA)

Des Moines, IA 50315

Posted: 06/14/2024 Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm Job Category: Maintenance Job Number: 618213 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description

Job Summary:
Performs preventive maintenance, troubleshoots and repairs commercial property by self- performing or coordinating subcontracting of the following duties
  • Performs preventive maintenance work orders according to schedule.
  • Executes all work in safe and professional manner by completing all work accurately and on time
  • Light electrical skills. Emergency lights, exit signs, lamp sweeps.
  • Maintains and repairs plumbing systems.
  • Maintains and repairs interior and exterior finishes of buildings.
  • Paints interior and exterior walls and trim, tile repair, generally touch ups and repairs
  • Operate scissor or boom lifts, and work from ladders to replace light bulbs and to hang banners
  • Completes and submits paperwork accurately and on time
  • Keeps facilities clean in appearance, removing trash as required.
  • May perform landscape maintenance and other duties as needed.

Qualifications:
  • GED or Equivalent two-year college or technical trade school; or equivalent combination of training, education, and experience.
  • Two to five years mechanical experience, including electrical plumbing, carpentry, required.
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
  • Strong Problem Solving and Logic Required
  • Must be able to read and understand Standard Operating Procedures, Local Operating Procedures, and retain and use information in execution of daily job duties
  • Must be able to adapt to rapidly changing situations
  • Possess the ability to work overtime on short notice
  • Scissor or Boom lift experience and certification preferred.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
  • Manages time wisely, remains productive while working independently.
  • Works required hours.  Is available during non-work hours as needed and responds to emergency calls in a timely manner.
  • Communicates effectively with client to determine and service needs.

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the recruiter to ensure it’s from @theplanetforward.com - and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Forward.

Planet Forward and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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About Des Moines, IA

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Although this hasn't been an issue at The Planet Group, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at The Planet Group.