Facilities Mechanic - 1st shift
Design Group Americas is one of the U.S. leaders of gift packaging, crafts, décor, and creative play products with a portfolio of over 50 national brands, sold nationwide and around the globe in the mass, middle and specialty markets. We are proud to serve the best and biggest retailers in the market like Amazon, Walmart, Target, and JoAnn Stores PLUS over 7,000 independent specialty retailers.
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What Will I Do In This Role?
- Accurate completion of paperwork
- Maintaining clean and orderly work environment
- Requesting supplies as needed to maintain building
- Assist with preventative maintenance activities as necessary
- Performs minor plumbing maintenance and repair (unclogging of drains, replacement or repair of leaks in drains and faucets, installing new lines as necessary) to provide efficient plumbing capabilities.
- Perform minor painting, carpentry and masonry including surface preparation, to preserve wood and metal parts from corrosion.
- Configures and installs modular offices spaces to accommodate user needs and maximize office space.
- Inspect buildings and other structures to detect malfunctions and make recommendations for corrective action according to the site operations manual.
- Diagnose and correct problems with plant utility systems as necessary
- HVAC filter changes, minor repair/maintenance on units
- Minor repair/maintenance on facility air compressors
- Prioritize, diagnose and correct problems as identified
- Follow established safe work practices to ensure a safe working environment
- Operate powered industrial equipment as necessary
- Additional duties may be assigned at the discretion of Management
What Skills Do I Need?
- HVAC certification or degree
- EPA certification
- Industrial mechanical experience with machinery a plus
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Good communication and cooperation with coworkers and supervisors
- Receptiveness to overtime required in department
- Receptiveness to cross training and rotational assignments
- Willingness to attend training to increase job knowledge, during off-shift times and at off-site locations
- Proven paperwork accuracy
- Advancement to higher level Maintenance Technician positions awarded based skill, ability and knowledge demonstrated on department matrix
What Does Design Group Offer Me?
We offer our full-time employees a comprehensive employee benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, prescription drug coverage, a 401(k) plan with a company matching program, short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), life insurance, and access to additional employee resources. Contributions for these benefits are a mix of employee-paid, cost-sharing, and company-paid. We also provide paid time off plans, including vacation, holidays, and family leave options.
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Our application window remains open until the position is filled, without a specific closing date.
Design Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other non-merit based factors. Individuals with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, dedicated to recruiting and retaining a talented, varied workforce. We integrate diversity into our products, marketing, and partnerships. Internally, we promote diversity through initiatives like employee referral programs, creating a well-rounded and inclusive workplace.