This position will cover territories throughout Illinois including but not limited to Bloomington, Peoria, Rockford, Quad Cities.

This is a remote position with 30-40% travel. A company truck is provided.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

·         Identifies maintenance requirements and costs by coordinating with management, production personnel, tradesmen and technicians. 

·         Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; negotiating and hiring contractors; following up on work results.

·         Manages repair and maintenance operation by determining work priorities, scheduling, repair, maintenance and installation of machines, tools and equipment.

·         Ensures repairs are performed cost effectively by examining records, reports, operating practices and other documentation.

·         Controls expenses by gathering and submitting budget information; scheduling expenditures; monitoring variances; implementing corrective actions. Approves and submits weekly billing accurately and timely for payment.

·         Increases employees’ effectiveness by recruiting, selecting, orienting and  training; communicates job expectations, values, strategies and objectives; coaches, counsels and disciplines employees; plan, monitor and appraise job results; foster a climate conducive for offering information and opinions; provides educational opportunities.

·         Maintains safe and healthy work environment by establishing and enforcing organization standards; adhering to legal regulations.

·         Completes operational requirements by developing schedules; assigning and monitoring work; gathering resources; implementing productivity standards; resolving problems; maintaining reference manuals; implementing and enforcing new procedures.  Approves work schedules. Verifies submitted team time and approves.

·         Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reading professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

·         Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Qualifications

·         Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred.  Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

·         Three years of experience in facility maintenance or more preferred.

·         Must be computer literate in MS Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are examples of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be considered that might assist those individuals with disabilities in order to perform the essential task and duties.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee frequently is required to use his/her hands in order to handle or grasp items of varying weight. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with both hands and arms.

Work Environment:

The work environment described below is an example of those an employee will experience while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be considered that might assist those individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks and functions of their job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate at a normal range.

The lighting will include natural light from the outside as well as fluorescent lighting throughout the work areas.

Job duties may change with or without advance notice.