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Job Description

DEMDACO is a gift and home décor company based in Leawood, KS. We strive to 'lift the spirit' with our customers, consumers and colleagues. ' Products are curated through this filter then carefully reproduced by skilled craftspeople around the world. Under the DEMDACO brand, our product categories include Gifts, Home Décor, Entertaining, Fashion, Baby and Willow Tree. For more than 25 years, DEMDACO has strived to 'Lift the Spirit' in times of celebration, when comfort is needed, or just to put a smile on someone’s face.

We believe that business is not merely a financial endeavor, but first-and-foremost, a human endeavor. This philosophy guides our business decisions and informs how the company interacts with colleagues and customers and it leads our efforts in creating a dynamic workplace. To learn more, please visit https://www.demdaco.com

Briefly describe the position responsibilities:

This is a part-time position to maintain the office working environment and building maintenance needs. Perform duties with a hospitality mindset for employees and visitors. Participate with company leadership and with the Lift the Spirit team to create a work environment that lifts the spirit of DEMDACO employees and those who visit the building.

In order to be considered a candidate for this position, you must submit your resume/application and complete the Culture Index Survey below:

https://www.cultureindex.com/c/9671A7

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: (additional duties may be assigned)

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Maintain office working environment and building maintenance needs
• Perform duties with a hospitality mindset for employees and visitors
• Collaborate with company leadership and Lift the Spirit team to create a positive work environment
• Daily building inspections and repair coordination
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of workspaces and public areas
• Manage break room facilities
• Assist with company events and office moves
• Oversee mailroom operations and office supplies
• Assist with Facilities Department budget planning
• Review and approve Facilities related invoices
• Participate in Lift the Spirit team activities
• Manage vendor relationships and building maintenance contracts
• Utilize PropertyTRAK software for work orders and maintenance tasks
• Attend regular staff meetings with supervisor

Experience and Skills

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; develops recommendations for upper level management as required, works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; displays orientation to profitability; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns work with the company stated strategic goals.
• 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.
• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives.
• Professionalism - Reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.

Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

Education/Experience:

• At least 2 years of Office and Facilities Management or related experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook proficiency
• Highly organized
• Strong common sense and acute reliability
• Ability to work with different levels of personnel within the company
• Ability to communicate and work well with company vendors
• Understanding of building maintenance requirements
• Understanding of building mechanicals and structures
• Strong problem-solving skills

Job Benefits

Work Environment:

Entrepreneurial

Dynamic

Fast paced

Firm deadlines

Physical Demands:

Some lifting and carrying of catalogs, samples, computer equipment for day-to-day sales call activity, on multiple occasions throughout the workday. Occasionally required to move or set up for meetings or show displays including but not limited to furniture and display pieces. Travel in the field for customer visits, to trade shows and markets, or for other sales activity or meetings.

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