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We want to do everything we can to keep our employees safe and healthy. Therefore, where permitted by applicable law, you will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to be considered for this U.S.-based job. Reasonable accommodations for medical and religious objections will of course be considered.

Keep reading to learn more about this opportunity to join the Cox family of businesses.

Role Summary

 Responsible for daily facility operations and maintenance of administration, retail, warehouse Cox owned and leased buildings.   May assist with building security, energy conservation, reception and mailroom operations, office equipment and furnishing procurement.  Oversees new facility plan execution and build-out.  Ensures compliance with all local, state, federal and OSHA facilities related regulations.

 Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Performs basic electrical work, preventative maintenance of HVAC, basic plumbing, office furniture repairs/cleaning, office relocations, furniture tear-down/reconstruction, basic carpentry work, light bulb replacements, mounting bulletin boards, white boards, TV’s, pictures etc. and conducts routine inspection of such items.

Operates and adjusts Building Management Systems (BMS) for seasonal and local comfort.

Plans reconfigurations and relocates furniture and office equipment, as well as set up and take down of furniture/audio visual equipment for meetings and special events in house or at remote locations as required by event planning.

Contacts vendors/contractors to solicit cost estimates, references, etc.   Reviews invoices, audits for accuracy and processes for payment.

Performs quarterly building inspection of all market buildings to include: Administration, Retail, Technical and Warehouse; enters data on checklist and worksheet. Solicits repair proposals as needed, notifies manager of repairs exceeding approval threshold.

Responds to emergency calls, evaluates damages and takes necessary steps to protect customers, employees and property.  When directed, may assume lead role in emergency response.

Assumes lead role in facilities maintenance and operations.

Reviews work request queue daily.  Takes action on tickets as directed and/or needed to meet SLA.

Observes, reports and/or remediates safety matters.

Maintains inventory of supplies and parts including purchases of small tools and equipment

 Qualifications:

Minimum

HS diploma, GED or relevant work experience

2 or more years of experience in related field (facilities operations)

Requires strong knowledge of building system terms and technology; Microsoft Office applications, i.e. Word and Excel

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Excellent organizational, prioitization, multi-tasking, math, written, verbal and collaborative skills to work effectively with teams throughout the organization

Valid local State Drivers’ License with driving record that meets Cox standards

Preferred

AS/AA or Technical Certification in related discipline strongly desired

Prefer certification in operating lifting equipment

Experience in telecommunications industry desired.

Experience operating commercial chillers, cooling towers, boilers, VFD drives & pumps.

Experience operating automated Building Management Systems to include Central Plant, HVAC controls and automated lighting systems.

Who We Are

About Cox Communications

Cox Communications is committed to creating meaningful moments of human connection through broadband applications and services. The largest private telecom company in America, we proudly serve six million homes and businesses across 18 states. We're dedicated to empowering others to build a better future and celebrate diverse products, people, suppliers, communities and the characteristics that makes each one unique.

About Cox 

We are the Cox family of businesses. We’ve been making our mark since 1898 by building and evolving world-class businesses, staying true to our values, and encouraging top talent to always look for growth and impact while building a career with us.  Our primary divisions – Cox Communications and Cox Automotive – are driving a new wave of innovation, powering smart cities with powerhouse broadband communications and pioneering greener, more progressive transportation alternatives for individuals and fleet operators.  We’re also expanding into new spaces like cleantech and healthcare to rev up our momentum toward building a better future for the next generation.  We’re looking for the talent today who will be our leaders tomorrow. Sound intriguing? Learn more about where we are today, where we hope you’ll be going with us, and the common purpose that unites us at coxenterprises.com. 

Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO).  For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page.  

Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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