Location Support Associate (Maintenance)

General Purpose:

The Location Support Associate is responsible for supporting the Sales Department, the maintenance of the store grounds, and the general maintenance of the store location. Location Support Associate position reports to the Store Manager.

Essential Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Performs grounds maintenance such as mowing and trimming lawns.
• Assists in moving equipment within the dealership.
• Delivers customer equipment as needed.
• Assists with running store errands.
• Performs all duties according to safety policies and procedures.
• Operates a forklift on occasion to transport parts, equipment, and supplies for the dealership.
• Performs other duties as required and necessary to ensure the success of PrairieLand Partners (PLP).

Supervisory duties:

• None.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Ability to consistently promote, support, work, and act in a manner in support of PrairieLand Partners vision, mission, and values.
• Basic knowledge of equipment safety procedures.
• Ability to perform multiple duties as assigned.
• Ability to communicate effectively with PLP staff and customers.

Education:

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) equivalent is required.

Experience:

• Previous maintenance experience is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.

Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications:

• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must have a valid drivers license.
• Passing a driving record (MVR), criminal history background checks, employment verification, and drug screen will be required prior to the start of employment.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Occasional outdoor work in extreme weather conditions (hot/cold); walking on uneven terrain; occasional exposure to insects.
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
• Noise level in the work environment is moderate.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required including cold weather gear, eye protection, gloves, and provided uniform.
• A clean and safety-conscientious work environment is required.
• Work may involve long hours and overtime during holidays, weekends, and evenings.
• May be required to rotate on-call responsibilities.

Physical Activities:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to stand, sit, walk, walk on unpaved terrain, talk, reach with arms and hands, have good manual dexterity, use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard, handle or feel, hear alarms/telephones/normal speaking voice.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• Moderate physical activity required by moving and positioning objects up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.