Maintenance​/Janitorial Specialist

Join West Coast Dental—a leading healthcare organization specializing in the dental industry! We offer a full spectrum of specialized products, services, and technologies to address any dental restoration need. Our team is growing, and we are seeking to fill a key position within our organization: Maintenance/Janitorial Specialist at West Coast Dental in Hawthorne, CA.

Regular hours: 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, subject to change from time to time. Some Saturdays and Sundays may also be scheduled as needed.

Benefits: Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid holiday, vacation, and sick time; 401(k) with company contribution; and tuition reimbursement.

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• General facility maintenance, interior and exterior.
• Service and repair of laboratory equipment; send out for repair as needed.
• Build shelves, carts, and perform minor carpentry projects.
• Clean and fill sand-blasting machines.
• Replace air filters; service and maintain air compressors and elevator.
• Assist in setting up annual service calls and inspections.
• Replace and repair fluorescent light bulbs and fixtures.
• Maintain tools, janitorial and maintenance equipment in an organized manner.
• Order and stock repair parts.
• Perform routine maintenance on all machinery such as milling machines.
• Initiate preventive maintenance program; create tracking/log for equipment; ensure manufacturer’s standards; manage warranties and schedule preventive maintenance.
• Train in Lockout Tagout and oversee LOTO program.
• Active lab safety committee member.
• Perform daily janitorial duties of the laboratory, including trash removal and general clean up.
• Service and maintain autoclave; submit testing strips monthly.
• Conduct and oversee lab remodels as needed.
• Assist in relocation efforts as needed.
• Work with vendors for quotes on equipment and remodeling projects.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities Required:

• Must read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Working knowledge of equipment, materials, and supplies used in building maintenance.
• Knowledge of proper and safe techniques of building maintenance.
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to schedule.
• Ability to understand and follow written or oral instructions and establish effective working relationships.

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (preferred).
• Preferred: 5 years previous maintenance experience.

Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:

• All equipment and chemicals utilized in the laboratory for production or maintenance.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk and stand for long periods; repeated bending and kneeling.
• Must be able to work from ladders or aerial work platforms.
• Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Vision required: close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Team member may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 80 pounds.

• Team player.
• Detail-oriented.
• Dedicated.
• Valid driver’s license.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

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