Maintenance - Facilities - Military Veterans
at John Deere
Facilities Maintenance
Classification
Non-Exempt
Job Summary
Provides general facility maintenance to management and employees. The Facilities Maintenance personnel will use various tools to diagnose, correct, or escalate facilities issues, perform a variety of routine and preventative maintenance repairs, and advise management on issues that may arise within the facility.
Essential Functions
- Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
- Requisition of supplies or equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.
- Make adjustments or minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilating, plumbing, or electrical systems.
- Use power and hand tools for minor repairs within the facility.
- Perform a variety of preventative and routine maintenance and repairs, including but not limited to electrical and plumbing.
- Responsible for responding to assigned facilities requests and completing work based on priority.
- Assist management in minor repairs.
- Advise management of needs or potential facility issues.
- Aware of and planning for contingencies regarding issues within the facility.
- Helps with pickup and delivery of customer units (if applicant has at least a Class B CDL).
- Helps with overall cleanliness of facility.
- Moves vehicles around the facility as requested for customers dropping off and picking up their units.
- Must be able to drive manual and automatic transmission vehicles.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
- 2-4 years experience as handyman or facilities maintenance preferred.
- Valid drivers license.
- Excellent communication skills
- A CDL license is a plus, but not required
- Previous warehouse/shop experience preferred
Travel Requirements
When needed.
Environmental Conditions
Employee regularly works indoors around moving mechanical parts. May be exposed to weather extremes when working outside in conditions that include inclement weather, heat, cold, and humidity. Noise level may be loud at times. Exposure to small quantities of chemicals, dust, steam, high-pressure water, and high-speed rotating equipment. Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment. Required to perform work in cramped spaces and/or high places. Ability to lift up to 75 pounds may be necessary for essential job functions.
The Facilities Maintenance must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified.
Doggett is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
United States / Remote
We at John Deere are passionate about finding a way to give back to those who have served our Country. Working for a John Deere dealership or factory is bigger than just a job. It's growth in oneself, on a path to achieving all you hoped to accomplish. It's pride in your community, from the first customer you serve to supporting the community. It's knowing that what you do helps to feed, clothe, and shelter the world. It all starts with you. Starting here. Starting now!
Interested in joining the industry's best? At John Deere, veterans will find:
• A higher sense of purpose – helping those the farmers and infra-structure workers that feed and shelter the world
• A team-based environment focused on supporting the customer
• A never-ending desire for continuous improvement - We are looking for leaders, change agents, different perspectives
• Market leading pay and benefits
John Deere actively welcomes transitioning active duty service members to participate in internship opportunities at our dealership and factory locations across the United States. Timing of the internship is mutually agreed upon between the service member, her/his commander. Potential opportunities include:
• Dealer technicians – Nationwide opportunities
• Factory production roles at 16 major facilities– assembly, welders, machinists, skilled trades
• Support roles – IT, supply chain, logistics, engineering, human resources
How to apply:
Check out our open opportunities to the right for more information and to apply.
Once you click ‘Apply Now’, John Deere will receive a notification with your information. In order to be considered for next steps, please make sure you have an updated resume uploaded to your RecruitMilitary profile. Once John Deere reviews your resume and profile, a recruiter will reach out to provide you with more information and to schedule you for an interview.
Discuss Your Career Options with a Veteran at John Deere Today!
All interested service members and veterans can learn more and fill out a contact card at https://www.deere.com/MilitaryCSP. We will connect you with a John Deere veteran to discuss all potential options/matches.