Maintenance Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Merola Tile is a leading national tile distributor that proudly imports high quality, on-trend and emotionally inspiring tiles from around the world to suit a diverse flooring market.

The NJ Division of Merola Tile employs approximately 125 people and distributes tile in the U.S. and Canada through The Home Depot, independently owned tile showrooms, and numerous e-commerce retailers under the Merola Tile, SomerTile, and Elite Tile brand names. SomerTile has been recognized as one of the INC 5000’s fastest growing companies for 3 years straight and named one of New Jersey’s Top Workplaces of 2019, 2020, and 2021.

Responsibilities :

• Perform and schedule routine maintenance on production machines and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues, including dismantling machinery and installing parts.
• Report major repairs or structural issues requiring skilled labor to supervisor
• Keeps all work areas clean, safe, and organized.
• Conduct general cleaning and sanitizing of restrooms, breakrooms, offices, and common areas.
• Sweep, mop, dust, vacuum, remove trash, and disinfect surfaces as needed.
• Cleans and disinfects toilets and replenishes supplies such as toilet paper, soap, and paper towels.
• Replenish restroom and cleaning supplies; monitor inventory levels and report shortages.
• Reports any maintenance concerns or repairs to the appropriate personnel.
• Ensure safe and organized workspaces; follow proper waste disposal practices.
• Performs any grounds keeping, including general landscaping, snow / ice removal, etc.
• Perform light maintenance duties including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and masonry work.
• Maintain interior and exterior of property, including painting, drywall, demolition, and grouting.
• Handle groundskeeping tasks such as landscaping, snow / ice removal, and debris cleanup.
• Clean and scrub floors and windows in warehouse and office areas
• Exhibit a cooperative and respectful attitude; perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

Physical Requirements :

COMPETENCIES

Teamwork Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Attendance / Punctuality Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Quantity Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

Safety and Security Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Adaptability Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Quality Management Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

COMPANY CORE VALUES

Merola Tile Fundamentals

We stay true to our mission statement “Improving Homes. Improving Lives.” With our product we improve homes, but it is with our collective effort that we improve lives. Our Fundamentals describe the values, behaviors, principles, and practices that are the foundation of our unique workplace. It explains how we relate to each other, our clients, and even our suppliers. It’s who we are, and it’s what drives our extraordinary success. It’s our commitment to each other to improve our lives

https : / / somertile.com / fundamentals

1. DO THE RIGHT THING

2. THINK SAFE. WORK SAFE

3. HONOR COMMITMENTS

4. FOCUS ON SOLUTIONS

5. HAVE CLEAR EXPECTATIONS & PUR­POSE

6. UNDERSTAND THE WHY

7. LISTEN GENEROUSLY

8. SPEAK STRAIGHT AND SHARE

9. FINISH THINGS

10. SHOW MEANINGFUL APPRECIATION

11. BE A FANATIC ABOUT RESPONSE TIME

12. GIVE YOUR 100% BEST EFFORT

13. DEVELOP YOUR SKILL SET

14. ASSUME POSITIVE INTENT

15. LOVE YOUR SPACE

16. INVEST IN RELATIONSHIPS

17. LOOK AHEAD AND ANTICIPATE

18. THINK TEAM FIRST

19. BE RELENTLESS ABOUT IMPROVE-MENT

20. DELIVER LEGENDARY SERVICE

21. “BRING IT” EVERY DAY

22. BE RESPONSIBLE WITH COMPANY RESOURCES

23. BE POSITIVE

24. WALK IN YOUR CUSTOMERS’ SHOES

25. MAKE IT FEEL LIKE HOME

26. CREATE A GREAT IMPRESSION

27. TREASURE, PROTECT, AND PRO­MOTE OUR REPUTATION

28. DO WHAT’S BEST FOR THE CUSTOM­ER

29. BE PROCESS-DRIVEN

30. GIVE BACK

31. BE A TECHNICAL EXPERT

32. LIVE A CULTURE OF ACCOUNTABILITY

33. KEEP THINGS FUN