Facilities Maintenance TCP
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Location: Newton, NC, US, 28658
Company: Corning
Requisition Number: 69310
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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.
The purpose of this position is: Perform necessary facilities preventive maintenance, repairs, remodeling, grounds, construction, forklifts, scissors lifts, fire suppression system, overhead doors, automatic gates, cleaning and other building & grounds duties as determined. The description is intended to provide general duties and responsibilities and not meant to be an exhaustive inventory of the role. You may be assigned and expected to perform duties not otherwise contained in this description.
This position includes significant duties such as:
- Support project planning scheduling system in the day to day activities as instructed by facilities coordinator or management regarding construction, renovations, building repairs, structural, roofing repairs, soil erosion, landscaping, lawn and grounds care, snow removal, security gates/locks/access list, safety rails, fire suppression, lighting retrofits, plumbing, electrical, automatic doors and gates, cleaning, environmental permit / compliance testing, safety inspections, facilities walkthroughs, and other projects as determined.
- Interface with internal customers, contractors, outside service providers, and management as required with regard to all work orders for construction and building related projects.
- Communicate timely status reports for work orders and project to internal customers and the facilities coordinator, follow up as appropriate
- Support efforts to comply with all Environmental and Safety directives.
- Ensure contractors are trained in orientation.
- Report any failings to management of outside contractors regarding Environmental compliance, permit violations, Hazardous and Non Hazardous Waste, OSHA compliance, recycling efforts and adherence to Safety Policies.
- Utilize blueprint files, permits, checklists, training documents and records as required.
- Perform safety & environmental audits of facilities, building and grounds during weekly PM's and report findings to facilities supervisor.
- Proactively and continuously document necessary corrective action work orders and give to facilities coordinator for entry into CMMS system.
Working Conditions:
- Good working conditions.
- Heavy lifting in rare instances typically assisted.
- Majority of time light lifting is involved.
- Some exposure to elements of dirt, dust, fumes, heat, cold, and noise, but none to the extent of being disagreeable
Education:
- High School or General Education Diploma (GED).
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $24.50 hourly rate - $30.75 hourly rate. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.
A job that shapes a life.
Corning offers you the total package.
Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial, and career from day one
- As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career. We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.
- Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs.
- Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives, align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well – when Corning wins, we all win.
- Getting paid for our work is important but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors.
We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.
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