Facilities Maintenance Technician

Description

Company: LiveTrends Design Group

Location:  Apopka, FL 32712

Position: Maintenance Assistant

Reports to: Maintenance Manager

ABOUT US

LiveTrends Design Group is a recognized leader in the global home décor industry, bringing inspiration, creativity, and joy to more than 13 million homes each year. By blending the timeless beauty of Nature with the power of Art, we create distinctive products and experiences that are redefining the home décor landscape across North America and Europe.

Driven by innovation, exceptional design, and a passion for excellence, our brands: LiveTrends, Urban Jungle, and BeYou…are trusted by many of the world's leading retailers, including Lowe's, Target, Costco, Kroger, Trader Joe's, Wegmans, Publix, and more.

Just as importantly, we've built a workplace culture as remarkable as the products we create.

LiveTrends was recently recognized as a Top Workplace and earned additional Top Workplace Culture Excellence Awards for Leadership, Purpose & Values, Innovation, Employee Appreciation, and Professional Development...an achievement that reflects our commitment to developing great people, fostering creativity, and building an environment where employees can thrive.

At LiveTrends, we're not just creating products for homes...we're creating opportunities for talented people to grow, innovate, and make a meaningful impact every day.

POSITION

The Facilities Maintenance Technician will be helping with a variety of facilities maintenance projects.  

Performs basic and routine facilities maintenance, construction, and repair tasks according to service, quality, and safety standards. Following standard operating procedures, installs, inspects, repairs, and performs preventative maintenance to mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, safety, and waste management systems. Assists with miscellaneous greenhouse facility projects, including painting, drywall, carpentry, installation of fixtures, and moving furniture or materials within the facility. Utilizes a work order system to log activities as required. Works with or assists trades contractors to complete projects or complex repairs. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Reports to a supervisor.

Works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. Typically requires 3-5 years of related experience.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Conducts routine maintenance to Warehouse and Greenhouse facilities
• Assists in preparing and building fixtures for tradeshows
• Acts as backup to box truck drivers if applicable
• Assists shipping and receiving team when time allows

Requirements

Specific Skills & Requirements

• Requires basic construction knowledge
• Basic HVAC knowledge a plus
• Greenhouse maintenance experience desired
• Previous experience driving a box truck
• Ability to pay attention to the smallest details
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work hard and under the pressure of deadlines
• Desire for growth in a fast-paced organization
• Bilingual a plus

POSITION REQUIRED PPE

• Gloves (when required)
• Eyeglasses/Glass Shields (when required)
• Back Brace (when required)
• Protective Sleeves (when required)
• Scissor/clippers
• Safety Cutter

SAFETY & QUALITY STANDARDS - All safety provisions and procedures must be followed at all times.

• This may include the wearing of proper PPE including gloves, closed toes shoes, safety glasses, or chemical resistant aprons/suits.
• Participating or leading in an accident investigation, including the use of 5-Why root cause investigations.
• Participating in safety meetings

Confidentiality Clause - Accordingly, to protect the Confidential Information that will be disclosed during employment, the Employee agrees as follows:

• Employee will hold the Confidential Information received from LiveTrends in strict confidence and will exercise a reasonable degree of care to prevent disclosure to others internally and externally.