Helper, Facility Service

The purpose of this position is to ensure that Nicor buildings and facilities equipment are maintained and repaired in a safe, reliable, economical, and serviceable manner. This is a Union position focused on basic preventive and corrective maintenance of company buildings and equipment.

Job Responsibilities

Functional Expertise:

- Performs basic electrical, plumbing, and carpentry work. Some examples are assessing and fixing of minor leaks in a sinks and toilets, replacing lights, and replacing carpet and ceiling tiles.

- Performs meeting room set ups. This includes moving of chairs and tables in the conference rooms.

- Dispose of recycling from the Remittance Department.

- Inspect Facilities fleet vehicles at HQ. Will clean and fuel, as necessary.

- Delivery of items utilizing company box truck. When needed:

- Assisting with furniture and cube reconfigurations.

- Would be required to rectify any other tasks or requests that may come through. Examples could be moving boxes, loading and unloading the occasional trailer or vehicle, and moving items with a forklift.

- Work with and escort contractors with all types of repairs and inspections.

- Accompanying and training with building technician.

Business Acumen:

- Identifies and informs supervisor and other qualified facilities personnel on building and equipment preventive/corrective maintenance issues outside of their qualifications to ensure completion in a safe, reliable, and timely manner.

- Organizes and effectively manages daily work assignments; and accurately records time, material and service charges in accordance with company policies, procedures and defined facilities work practices.

- Identifies and informs co-workers, peers, and management personnel of unsafe conditions and/or work practices to ensure compliance to company policies and to mitigate personnel injuries or safety-related incidents.

Engagement:

- Engages with facilities, business unit and department personnel in a courteous manner and ensures transparency of facilities maintenance related activities.

- Engages with third party service providers, training, and safety to ensure overall effectiveness in facilities maintenance and training related activities.

- Collaborates with facilities, other departments, and safety personnel/committees to ensure a safe work environment.

Driving Results:

- Executes responsibilities timely and accurately to ensure overall facilities equipment availability, performance, and reliability.

- Identifies and initiates facilities process, service and material improvements focused on enhancing departmental efficiencies and cost effectiveness.

- Provides timely and accurate information and system updates on pending building and maintenance activities to ensure efficient and effective resource scheduling.

Qualifications

Education, Certifications/Licenses:

Required:

Driver’s License

- Needs to meet job requirements by 120-day performance review

Preferred:

Trade certifications

Basic understanding of HVAC, cooling, and alarm systems.

Related Work Experience:

Required:1-2 years’ experience in facilities work, including basic plumbing, electrical, and carpentry.

Specific Skills & Knowledge:

Required:

- Reading, writing and computer/system skills sufficient to enter time, material, and other required record keeping information into company supported systems.

- Ability to obtain and retain company required driving, safety, and compliance training/certifications.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

- The position works in a building environment. May occasionally work outdoors

- The position requires flexibility in working shifts as required.

Disclaimer:

This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities.

About Southern Company Gas

Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America’s premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states and approximately 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com .

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 15189

Job Category: Facilities & Building Services

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Nicor Gas

Pay Range: $21.92 - $21.92 USD Hourly: Base salary varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, and at the time of this posting, this is the reasonable salary range for this role.