JOB SUMMARY
Kutak Rock LLP has an opening for a full-time Building Assistant in its Omaha office. The Building Assistant will assist with the general maintenance and upkeep of the Omaha Building. Owned and operated by the firm, the Omaha Building is a 140,000 square foot, multi-story office building which includes an attached parking lot and grounds.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Install, adjust, and repair equipment
- Move furniture, equipment, and artwork
- Perform general maintenance and repairs both inside and outside the building
- Perform groundskeeping duties including upkeep of the parking structure and sidewalks
- Assist with the setup of in-house meetings, conferences, and other events
- Assist with building comfort, housekeeping, and security concerns
- General carpentry work and painting as needed
- Communicate with firm lawyers, staff, clients, and the general public
- Flexibility to work overtime and be on call (24/7)
- Assist with other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS: Skills and Abilities
- High degree of mechanical aptitude
- Basic computer knowledge
- Communication skills
- Carpentry, mechanical, and painting skills
- Familiarity with maintenance operations
- Ability to work well under pressure and prioritize assignments
Physical Demands & Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without accommodation.
Physical Demands
- Move objects weighing up to 100 pounds
- Must be able to ascend and descend ladders and stairs
- Must be able to position oneself to work in precarious or confined spaces
- May be asked to detect specific noises in a work environment to determine proper equipment operation
Work Environment
- Exposure to moving mechanical parts
- Precarious or tight spaces
- Risk of electrical shock
- Occasional exposure to airborne particles (e.g., dust), toxic or caustic chemicals (e.g., cleaning agents, pesticides, etc.), and associated fumes
- Widely varied temperatures and outside weather conditions to include heat, cold, snow and ice, wet, and/or humid conditions
- Exposure to a moderate noise levels
Position Information
Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour ($35,100 - $48,750 annually) + overtime eligible, commensurate with education and experience.
Work Arrangement: In Office
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Dependent Life, Disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance. Flexible Spending Plan. Health Savings Account. Profit-Sharing and 401(k) Retirement benefits. Discretionary bonuses. Nine Paid Holidays per calendar year. 1 hour of paid vacation leave accrued for every 16 hours worked. 1 hours of paid sick leave accrued for every 30 hours worked. Paid parental leave. Fertility coverage assistance. Adoption and surrogacy financial assistance. Bereavement, jury duty, military leave. Employee Assistance Program. Back-Up Care. Domestic Partner Benefits. Commuting Benefits. Tuition Reimbursement. Employee Referral Program. Some of the foregoing benefits include Employer/Employee cost sharing.
Additional Information
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Consideration of any background check will be an individualized assessment based on the applicant or employee’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job.
About the Firm
Kutak Rock was formed in 1965 with a commitment to exceptional client service delivered with a collaborative, team-focused approach. Our founding charter commits the firm to “allow and encourage each individual within it to be a full person,” and we strive to offer an exceptional professional environment, intellectually challenging and engaging work in multiple disciplines, competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for training and career development. We are a leading national law firm with locations in 21 cities united by our common commitment to our core values of client service; integrity and fairness; innovation; and inclusiveness and diversity.
We are dedicated to the maintenance of a respectful, collegial, communicative, and equal opportunity workplace that encourages and rewards innovation and entrepreneurship. We measure our success not just on the basis of our revenues or our profits, but by the satisfaction we deliver for our clients and the health, engagement, and loyalty of our people.