Costco Wholesale is the 5th largest global retailer with warehouse club operations already operating 725 locations in 13 countries. We are the recognised leader in our field, dedicated to quality in every area of our business and respected for our outstanding business ethics.
DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs routine maintenance and repairs for warehouse.
- Builds and repairs fixtures, structures and displays. Measures, cuts, affixes, shapes, sands, and paints various materials. Purchases supplies and parts for maintenance and repair jobs.
- Repairs plumbing problems, installs and maintains plumbing fixtures. If licensed, repairs electrical systems, installs and replaces defective switches, wiring and fixtures.
- Participates in janitorial duties. Follows departmental standards for cleanliness and performance of duties. Responds quickly to clean up spills. Cleans and maintains grounds and building, performs roof checks.
- Checks daily schedule for assigned tasks, construction, maintenance and repair jobs.
- Observe employees' performance and paperwork to determine that proper department procedures are followed. Provide trainng, encourgement, advice and feedback to Maintenance employees.
- Follow proper Maintenance and general safety and security procedures, such as tagging power access when working on electrical equipment, wearing safety goggles when using compactor and baler, and merchandise disposal.
- Liaise with Assistant Warehouse Manager in maintaining expense control on the warehouse facilities, equipment and day-to-day upkeep/maintenance.
- Drives personal vehicle to purchase supplies and parts needed for projects.
- Assists in other areas of the warehouse as necessary.
- Provides prompt and courteous customer service to members, employees and vendors.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS Competency Statement(s)
- Communication - Articulates information, both verbally and in writing, in a way that can be easily understood by employees, members and vendors. Actively listens to employees, members, and managers and takes appropriate action as necessary.
- Member Service - Exhibits a professional demeanour toward others. Unselfishly serves others and assists members, employees, and vendors in a prompt and effective manner while following company procedures. Is proactive and reacts quickly and appropriately in identifying problems, finding solutions, and making sound decisions that reflect Costco’s Code of Ethics.
- Self-Motivated - Well-organised and able to prioritise, multi-task and adhere to deadlines while working independently with minimal supervision. Maintains a commitment to honesty, integrity, and high levels of efficiency and accuracy at all times. Accepts responsibility for his/her choices and decisions.
- Team Player - Cooperates well with a variety of personalities and individuals and participates in a professional manner to accomplish the business goal. Willingness to perform tasks assigned by supervisors and to assist others as needed.
- Flexibility - Adjusts positively to change in direction or assignment. Ability to do more than one task during a work shift. Proven ability to comply with new programs, methods, practices, and procedures.
- Record of Satisfactory Job Performance - Demonstrates satisfactory job performance as indicated on the most recent review through positive demonstration of Costco’s Success Behaviours, and by a file free from counselling notices related to job performance.
Experience
Skilled Maintenance, Leadership, customer service, employee relations or comparable experience
Licenses and Certifications
Hazardous Materials Training - Module 1 (within 30 days).
Other Skills and Abilities
Good communcation, strong interpersonal, organization, problem solving and basic math skills
ABILITIES AND TALENTS RECOMMENDED FOR JOB SUCCESS
Education: High School Certificate or Higher
Experience: Customer Service Skills, Math skills, Trade Certifications
Computer Skills: Basic Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
