Facilities Maintenance Specialist

Facilities Maintenance Specialist

Newport News, VA

1st Advantage Federal Credit Union is currently seeking a full-time Facilities Maintenance Specialist to support our Facilities Department. Scheduled hours will be 40 hours per week between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, Saturdays as needed.

The Facilities Maintenance Specialist will provide general maintenance to the Credit Union''s facilities as assigned by the Facilities Manager. Oversees facilities projects, provides guidance to facilities team members, subcontractors and small building projects.

1st Advantage Federal Credit Union has been serving members in the Hampton Roads community since 1951. We provide financial products and services that help members get ahead, while volunteering our time and resources to civic organizations and nonprofits that share our mission to improve life for each other. Be part of something special. Join 1st Advantage as a colleague and support our community members.

We offer market competitive compensation and a generous benefit package:

• Dollar-for-dollar matching 401(k) plan to 4% of earnings.
• Choice of three medical plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Choice of two Dental plans
• Vision
• Basic Life & AD/D Insurance - no cost
• Optional additional life insurance for colleagues, spouses, and children
• Long-term Disability Insurance - no cost
• Short-term Disability Insurance - no cost
• Employee Assistance Program - no cost
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Plans
• Generous paid time off accrual program
• 11 Paid holidays
• Pre-paid legal services
• Pet Insurance
• Discounts on consumer loans and mortgages, increases on savings products, and much more!

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your fully completed application and resume through our website.

See below for full job description.

Facilities Maintenance Specialist Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Perform general maintenance and repairs to ensure facilities are kept in accordance with 1A standards of safety, cleanliness, and aesthetic appeal. Complete work orders in an efficient and timely manner.
• Assist with mail/package distribution as directed.
• Sets up and breaks down for special events according to guidelines provided. Transport, relocate and maintain generators and ATM machines according to specific schedules and requests.
• Reconfigures, moves, alters and orders Tecknion wall systems and office furniture systems according to current 1A needs. Constructs, builds and reconfigures items or spaces according to specified guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Performance Measurements:

• To ensure a safe working environment is maintained for all colleagues and members.
• To ensure the issues or items specified in Help Desk requests are correct, complete and timely.
• Proactively demonstrates the 1st Advantage FCU core values of accountable, adaptable, driven, dependable, and fun.
• Uphold 1A image standards by maintaining a professional and business-like work environment.
• To develop recommendations for cost efficiencies and enhancements to facilities management by monitoring the age and wear of existing equipment and building structures.
• To complete all projects in a timely, creative, and effective manner; keeping manger informed of critical areas.

Knowledge and Skills:

Experience Three years to five years of similar or related experience. Knowledge of maintenance produces to include basic understanding of blueprints and the operation of electrical, mechanical, heating, cooling and plumbing equipment. Valid and current driver''s license. Bondable.

Education High school graduate or equivalent.

Interpersonal Skills Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essential elements of the job. Able to coordinate well with others in a professional manner.

Other Skills Able to operate drills, electrical tools, meters, timers, hand tools and all related machinery.

Physical Requirements

Talking - Effective verbal communication to convey and acknowledge receiving detailed or important instructions, accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Average Hearing - Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information to communicate effectively.

Finger Dexterity - Using primarily just fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up objects and cables, or pinching fingers together to use equipment.

Repetitive Motion - Movements frequently and regularly required using the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Visual Abilities - Visual acuity necessary to read small print, read printed and electronic instructions, read email and computer screens, and operate machinery. Able to distinguish between various lights and colors.

Physical Strength - Lifting and carry equipment, ladders, and office machines to facilitate maintenance and infrastructure. Sitting at a desk or workstation during work hours. Exerts up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and required to lift up to 50 lbs. Good physical health and fitness level to allow for occasional lifting, climbing, and manual labor

Ability To Operate a Motor Vehicle - Ability to operate a motor vehicle (including a truck or van) with no restrictions. Employee must maintain a valid active license and insurance policy.

Reaching and Stretching - Reaching and stretching, above and below the shoulders, able to connect wiring, cables, and work at heights and outside.

Bending - Bending, stooping, squatting, and able to reach hardware components, cables, and other infrastructure elements in confined spaces. Able to work on the floor and on a ladder.

Work Environment Standard office work environment.

This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position.

Requirements: Offers of employment are contingent on a satisfactory criminal background and credit history check.

EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet