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This position is responsible for assisting in routine Facilities activities and coordinating special projects (planning, tracking progress, coordinating vendors, etc.). The Facilities Maintenance position will also coordinate and perform preventive maintenance on Cengage-owned equipment, appliances, as well as all building related equipment including resolving routine electrical and mechanical work orders.
Maintain Facility and surrounding grounds to assure a pleasant, clean and safe work environment, this includes snow removal during inclement weather.
Maintain an accurate record and inventory of all Facility related supplies, including coffee service supplies.
Maintain storage and distribution of all Facility related supplies to appropriate locations.
Perform preventative maintenance of Facility related equipment and initiate repairs when needed.
Coordinate facility vehicles maintenance schedule.
Maintaining of the Facility Building and Grounds and performing and/or scheduling related repairs.
Maintaining/repair of all Company owned vehicles at this site.
Performs prescribed preventative maintenance on Facility building and grounds related equipment.
Maintains the Facility and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows OSHA safety regulations.
Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and materials handling equipment in performing Facility maintenance duties.
Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions
Capable of wiring and the reconfiguration of cubicle work stations.
Detect faulty operations, defective material and report this information to Facility Manager.
Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance, carpentry and electrical work.
Setup/tear down for department meetings, trainings, employee incentive events, facility employee meetings and all such associated company functions.
Perform other duties that are assigned.
Align with all internal safety regulations as well as OSHA regulations and maintain a clean and orderly Facility and surrounding grounds.
Required:
High school diploma required; some college a plus.
Advanced understanding of and aptitude for mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting.
Ability to use hand and power tools.
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel as well as other business-related software.
Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to master a fire control system.
Ability to work independently and stay focused and on task.
Valid driver's license and pass a DMV background check.
Ability to prioritize daily tasks based on the urgency of the tasks.
Must be flexible and sometimes on call during emergency situations.
Must be willing to work unscheduled overtime during emergencies as well as occasional weekends as requested.
Must be willing to engage in ongoing training as this position requires continuous learning and skills upgrading.
Preferred:
Cengage Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason. You may view Cengage's EEO/Affirmative Action Policy signed by CEO Michael Hansen (https://p.widencdn.net/pdvq6j/EEO_Policy_Statement_January_2017) and Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law notice (http://embed.widencdn.net/pdf/plus/cengage/ybs5gt19ik/eeopost-merged.pdf) by visiting their corresponding links.
Cengage Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com or you may call us at +1 (617) 289-7917.
If you are a Colorado state or New York City resident, please email jobpostinginquiries@cengage.com to receive compensation information for this role. Please be sure to include this posting's job ID in the subject line of the email to help ensure a timely response.
About Cengage Group
Cengage Group, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.
