Maintenance

Title
Building Maintenance

Hourly Wage
$18.04

Summary/Objective
Responsible for the general care and upkeep of the buildings, its facilities, machinery, equipment, and grounds.

Requirements and Competencies

• Responds quickly to requests for service and assistance
• Completes tasks thoroughly and efficiently
• Uses equipment and materials properly
• Ability to work independently and as a team and maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to move quickly throughout the complex when an event(s) is located in multiple areas of the building
• Ability to adapt to frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events
• Ensures a high level of customer service
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Mechanical skills and experience

Preferred Education and Experience

• Forklift experience
• Class C Driver's License

Essential Functions (Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.)

• Review event sheets and follow procedures to ensure event areas are set up properly and projects will not interfere with events
• Maintain lawn and grounds, including but not limited to: lawn mowing, weeding flower beds, planting flowers, shoveling, and seasonal plowing
• Repair parking lot and sidewalks with asphalt, cold patching materials and/or concrete
• Perform snow removal and salting to maintain parking lots and sidewalks
• Paint interior and exterior
• Drill, break up, repair, or replace building brick, stone, and concrete
• Maintain and repair plumbing and electrical systems such as switches, gaskets or fuses
• Repair and maintain wood, glass, metal, doors, and door hardware
• General labor and custodial duties as needed
• Inspect, repair, and maintain equipment as needed, such as oiling and greasing
• Perform inspections and complete assigned logs and checklists
• Drive forklift for event move-ins and load-outs
• Assist team and/or other departments with tasks, including cleaning, moving chairs or signage, and other event related functions
• Follow health and safety protocols

Schedule

This position is part-time with a schedule based on DECC event needs. This position will have day, afternoon, and/or evening shifts scheduled on various days of the week and may include holidays. Approximately 20-30 hours per week. Shifts are typically 8 hours. The DECC cannot always schedule a definite ending time due to the nature of the events, but an estimated time may be provided.

Uniform
The DECC will provide uniforms as determined by the current labor agreement.

Supervisory Responsibilities
None

Work Environment
The work environment will vary greatly. Building Maintenance employees are frequently exposed to elements including hot, cold, outdoor, indoor, wet and/or humid conditions. They are exposed to moving mechanical parts, chemicals, cleaners, equipment, and tools. Safety gear may be required for tasks such as grinding, drilling, and hooking up propane tanks. Some work is performed at high heights. The noise level in the work environment varies from moderate to extremely loud, around machinery, crowds, and concerts. The pace varies and the Building Maintenance team needs to adapt quickly.

Physical Demands

This position requires walking and standing for long periods of time, and the ability to move quickly to different places. They need to use their hands frequently, and be able to see, hear, and speak often. They will drive and operate equipment and tools often. They will be required to work at high heights, climb, crawl, or work in awkward or cramped positions. Building Maintenance employees are required to ascend at least 15', and at times up to 40', on a ladder or scissors-lift. This position will often require stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, squatting, bending, and maneuvering. They must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Travel Required
No

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Successful completion of reference checks
• Successful completion of a background check
• Successful completion of a drug test, if applicable

Work Authorization/Security Clearance Requirements
The DECC uses USCIS Form I-9 to verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment. On the form, an employee must attest to his or her employment authorization. The employee is required to present the DECC with acceptable documents evidencing identity and employment authorization at the time of hire. The DECC will examine the employment eligibility and identity document(s).
The list of acceptable documents can be provided by Human Resources.


Collective Bargaining Agreement
Please refer to the current Hourly Labor agreement between the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local No. 70, AFL-CIO. The current agreement can be found at

EEO Statement
The DECC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualification and ability. The DECC does not discriminate in employment practices on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. The DECC will follow any state or local law that provides greater protection. This policy is neither exhaustive nor exclusive. The DECC is committed to taking all other actions necessary to ensure equal employment opportunity for persons with disabilities in accordance with the ADA and all other applicable laws.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

FLSA Classification
Non-Exempt

Type of Position
Part-Time, Event-Driven

Type of Employment
Collective Bargaining Agreement

Department
Building Maintenance

Reports to
Director of Property Maintenance

Benefits:

• Free parking
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Monthly bus pass bus reimbursement program
• Public Employee Retirement Account (PERA) - Pension Plan - with employer match
• Optional Minnesota Deferred Compensation Plan
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• More benefit details here: Benefits HERE

What is the DECC?

The Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) is a collection of ten venues hosting conventions, meetings, sports, arts, and entertainment right on the waters of Lake Superior in vibrant Canal Park. The DECC offers spectacular views of the Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge and excellent walkability.

Steps away from charming Canal Park and Downtown Duluth, guests enjoy shops, restaurants, and easy access to hotels. The Duluth Lakewalk and Bayfront Festival Park are just outside our doors.

Home to Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra, the Minnesota Ballet, UMD Men's and Women's Bulldog Hockey, the Olympic gold-winning Duluth Curling Club, and the William A. Irvin floating museum / Duluth Haunted Ship, the DECC is the heart of regional entertainment.

Our commitment to sustainability means that all the events we host bring economic and environmental benefits to our city.

Mission:

We host events, create experiences, and drive our regional economy.

Values:

• Community
• Hospitality
• Excellence
• Fun