Maintenance assistant

About You

You have the ability to priorities and organize own work in order to make the most efficient use of time available. You have the ability to work in a fast retail environment. You are enthusiastic about assignments and working with others in a team.

What’s more, we believe that you have the following knowledge, capabilities and motivation:

• Live and share the IKEA values every day.
• High School/Trade School Graduate.
• Minimum of 3 years proven experience in building maintenance and daily operations.
• Ideally from Electrical background supporting the asset management and coordinating with the commercial team.   
• Experience in Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of fire and security systems is an added advantage.
• Strong team player and good English communication.
• Proven commitment to high quality execution within limited time frames and safety is upheld to the highest standards and the store standard operating procedures are adhered to at all times.
• Confident in approaching and communicating clearly with different people in various situations.

About the role

You are responsible to ensure a safe, secure, clean and functional environment for our visitors and co-workers. Maintain the building, mechanical operating systems, non-selling furniture, interior and exterior in “shape as new” to promote the image and brand of IKEA.

Key Specific Accountabilities:

Operational

• Contribute to maintain store in “Shape as new” by performing building maintenance functions according to the planned maintenance process.
• Complete work orders and preventative maintenance as scheduled.
• Act upon building, grounds, and maintenance inspections. Be a contact point with various external service providers.
• Implement Facility department routines and procedures, both preventive and reactive.
• Work in an efficient and simple way in order to maximize efficiency within the dept.
• Be a contributor to provide a safe work environment for all, by following: local, state, federal and IKEA Risk guidelines.
• Foster a “Service” oriented approach with all departments. 
• Contribute to an environment where the IKEA Culture is a strong and living reality that embraces the diversity of co-workers and customers.

A few more things for you

Interest? Then please join us for a rewarding career journey!

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