Facilities and Shop Assistant

This role is contingent upon successfully completing a pre-employment physical, drug screen, background check, and pre-placement exam.

Facilities and Shop Assistant

If you love a fast-paced role, our Shop Assistant position is definitely for you Assist our Facilities & Inventory Manager in the day-to-day tasks to maintain a clean and organized shop. Get your foot in the door in the world of utilities and power plant generation. Local to St. Cloud, MN, EBI is the leading specialty contractor for top power generation clients across the country and beyond.

Join our team today

We pride ourselves in what makes us different and successful:

• Accountability
• Quality
• Organization and process improvement
• Family-owned business atmosphere
• Employee engagement and appreciation

Benefits:

• 401k 3% Safe Harbor, profit sharing as well
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Ancillary benefits - FSA, HSA, DCA, and more
• Life Insurance paid by employer
• Generous graduated PTO policy
• Competitive Pay
• Annual Performance Incentive Bonus

Top Skills We Are Looking For:

• Inventory - Tools is highly preferred
• Enjoys active work - ability to lift 50lbs repetitively
• Experience in Construction with power and hand tools
• Experience using forklift, skid steer, or other heavy machinery
• Experience with minor repairs - carpentry, electrical, plumbing preferred

Major Areas of Accountability:

• Maintenance – Responsible for housekeeping and maintenance functions of the shop and field assets including but not limited to sweeping, garbage removal, basic property repairs (painting, carpentry, shelfing, etc.). detailing and fueling field vehicles. Performs in-house maintenance/repair as required and submits weekly reports for outside maintenance/repair needs to management.
• Asset inspection – Performs weekly asset and facility checklist inspections of equipment/assets and reports on findings including any maintenance requirements. Assists in equipment and material cycle counts and asset condition reports.
• Property Yard and Grounds – Ensures that the outside yard and grounds are safe, secure, organized, equipment is lined up and stored in a neat and orderly fashion. Ensures all vehicles, equipment and buildings are secured prior to leaving at the end of the day. Responsible for snow removal within fenced-in area and at entry points, weeding, basic trimming and landscaping. property and asset security.
• Trailer Loading/Unloading – Assists with trailer loading and unloading activities as required, following check lists and performing/logging inspections in both directions to ensure safe and functional equipment is being sent to the field and returned in same order.
• Care of Inventory Equipment, Storage and Cleanliness –Properly handles, cleans and secures company assets and equipment to ensure all are kept in proper/safe working order as assigned.
• Courier – Runs errands in company vehicle to pick-up/drop off materials and equipment as assigned.
• Safety – Performs work following all safety rules, ensuring safety guards are in place on all machines. Performs job in a safe manor following established work rules. Follows safe protocol with all functions.
• Emergent Availability – This position requires intermittent availability during weekends, evenings, and early mornings for emergency projects. This does not restrict the use of their time off from work and will only be required to report to work when emergency jobs are prevalent.
• Process Improvement – Supports the effort of ISO 9001 and process improvement by recommending methods, equipment, techniques, and other changes to improve company operations. Participates in internal audits, risk assessment and corrective actions as required.
• Apparent of Assigned – Performs any other work as apparent or assigned.

Qualifications for Entry:

• Knowledge of vehicle and equipment functions, maintenance and safe operation.
• Ability to read, write and follow processes.
• Physical ability to independently lift, carry or maneuver up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to communicate (verbal/written) effectively with fellow employees.
• Ability to work in a cooperative and team oriented environment.
• Ability to use computers and shop reference manuals.
• Current Driver's License without restrictions
• Open to work evenings and weekends as available and required.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Saint Cloud, MN Required)

Work Location: In person