Maintenance Technician

We are an Employee-owned and operated company that is expanding, which provides many growth opportunities within the company. We currently have over 70 locations in more than twenty states coast-to-coast and have been in business for 30 years.

If you are looking for a company in which you can learn and grow, our countrywide, well-established pet care facility may be the perfect place for you!

We offer:

• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, STD/LTD, 401K with company matching
• ESOP - Employee Stock Ownership Plan (100% company paid)
• Paid vacation
• Uniforms
• Pet supply and service discounts and more!

Responsibilities:

• Performs routine light maintenance duties as needed.
• Manages work order requests.
• Maintains inventory control of custodial supplies including neat and orderly storage.
• Maintains roof drains, window and door wells free of debris to allow proper water drainage.
• Performs routine inspections of entire facility on a regular basis and submits work orders to Manager.
• Maintains custodial equipment to assure optimum performance and communicates repair and replacement needs
• Maintains interior/exterior lighting
• Maintains landscaping at main entries (removes weeds and debris).
• Maintains positive control of all company‐issued tools and materials and reports any loss or theft to the Supervisor in a timely manner.
• Assists with cleanliness of public‐access areas.
• Performs deep cleaning on a scheduled basis of floors, kitchen, bathrooms, pet care areas, etc.
• Becomes familiar with the operation of the heating, ventilation and cooling systems.
• Becomes familiar with the operation of utility services and understands emergency procedures (gas, water, electric cut‐offs, etc.)
• Becomes familiar with the operation of emergency systems (fire alarm, fire sprinkler, fire extinguishers, emergency lighting and building signage)
• Works with Director of Facilities on any scheduled center projects.
• Reports to Supervisor with all conditions found unsafe or systems or equipment components determined to be at risk of failure.

Education:

• High School or equivalent

Experience:

• Minimum one-year experience in custodial work or related field.

Physical:

• Must be able to work weekdays and some evenings.
• Must be able to lift 75 pounds.
• Ability to work either inside or outdoors as needed.
• Able to accept reasonable exposures or work in environments containing chemicals, electrical voltages, dust, fumes and noise that are within the parameters of assigned responsibilities.

Skills:

• Highly organized, effective, and self‐starting
• Demonstrates effectiveness in working independently as well as with others.
• Displays mechanical aptitude to operate various tools, equipment and facility systems.
• Demonstrates familiarity with basic facility maintenance skills (carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC).
• Must like animals and understand the safety/security required in working in a pet care facility.
• Displays a professional manner at all times.