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Job DetailsJob Location: Office - Madison, WI 53703Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $23.75 - $23.75 HourlyJob Shift: Any

Facilities Assistant

Location: Must be able to work at any of our 4 sites in the Madison Metro Area
Status: Hourly non-exempt, represented
Supervision: No direct supervisory responsibility
Schedule: 32-40 hours; may be scheduled any day of the week. May be required to work early mornings or late nights as projects and work demand.
Special NOTE: This position will be an authorized driver of Co-op owned vehicles. After an offer of employment is made, the selected candidate will be required to undergo a Motor Vehicle Record check and have an acceptable MVR history based on our Fleet Safety Program.

Our Mission: Willy Street Co-op is different from other grocery stores. We are proud to have a socially and environmentally responsible presence and make efforts to support local community non-profits and programs that involve food, nutrition and well-being, sustainable agriculture, cooperative education and social change. We're a group of employees who care about not only what we do but how we do it.

About the Role: As a Facilities Assistant, you will have the opportunity to work with other members of our Facilities Department to maintain our buildings, grounds, and equipment in topnotch condition.

Who You Are: You're skilled in maintenance and repairs and you enjoy keeping things running smoothly, efficiently, and safely. You're passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion.

What You'll Do: You will be responsible for carrying out efforts to maintain equipment and facilities at one or more locations in good working order. In addition, you'll collaborate with other members of the Facilities Department to support the following areas:

Assist with maintenance of the physical plant including floors, roof, interior and exterior walls, lighting, electrical, plumbing and HVAC

Assist with maintenance of all store equipment including appliances, shelving and display support

Assist with maintenance of the grounds including parking lot, loading dock, trash and recycling areas

Undertake special projects such as in depth cleaning jobs, painting, light carpentry, etc.

Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them. Review blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs

Follow and implement all necessary safety protocols and regulations

Perform cleaning tasks

Collect and dispose of trash and recycling

Take on odd jobs and handle emergencies as they arise

Monitor supplies and order more as necessary

Assist in vendor management activities such as coding invoices, pursuing credits, and evaluation of vendor services

Greet and offer assistance to customers

Treat people fairly, consistently and with respect

Abide by all co-op policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook and other company documents

Participate in required training and meetings

Keep sites orderly and clean

Perform all other duties as assigned by a supervisor

What You Bring: This role requires the following education, experience, skills and abilities:

At least 1 year of custodial, maintenance or other related experience

Thorough knowledge of construction, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or similar relevant field

Outstanding customer service skills

Willingness to be open, to learn and take on new responsibilities

Regular, predictable attendance

Effective communication skills in English

Ability to read and comprehend instructions

Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness

Ability to work independently

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Ability to handle multiple demands

Adherence to deadlines

Nice-to-Haves: It's a bonus if you have one or more of the following:

Previous experience working as a Facilities Assistant or Maintenance Technician

Experience or knowledge in a grocery store or cooperative

What You'll Get: Willy Street Co-op is one of Madison's best-kept secrets in terms of a great place to work. As part of a full benefits package, we offer flexible schedules and great co-workers, along with the following:

Amazing health insurance benefits with low deductibles and out of pocket maximums (for full-time employees)

Employer-paid dental and life insurance benefits (for full-time employees)

Voluntary benefit plans, including vision and disability coverage (for full-time employees)

Paid Time Off

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Employee discount at our stores, wellness coupons, bike-to-work reimbursement, and much more!

Physical Requirements

Standing, walking, bending, and reaching

Using hands or fingers to handle or feel

Specific vision ability: close vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and adjust to focus

Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds at times

Work Environment: Fast paced retail environment with food service equipment and coolers and in cold/hot working conditions (i.e. cooler or near heated surfaces). Other high to moderate noise including but not limited to computers, cash registers, paging, telephones, music and human voices.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE: The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations or the work environment change.

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