Building Maintenance (P/T) - Wnem

About Gray Media:

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About WNEM:

At WNEM, it is our job and inherent desire to be the best local television station in the Mid- Michigan market and the #1 digital platform across the state, region, and the country. We are committed to the highest standards of excellence in our local news, entertainment, information, and public service programming.
We have the top-rated news station plus a broadcast website. We are a mid-sized market with an opportunity to grow. We are a self-starting team driven for success with unique selling opportunities for a creative seller. Essential to that effort is a foundation of honesty and integrity — qualities which help us earn and build trust with our viewers, co-workers, and business partners.

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will perform regular checks on electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, repair or replace broken fixtures, appliances, and hardware, perform minor building maintenance on heating and cooling equipment, electrical, including interior and exterior light installation, minor plumbing and carpentry, including painting, drywall repair, ceiling tile replacement and cleaning, under management supervision. Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:  

- Maintain grounds at all locations, including mowing, weeding, treating with chemicals, and snow removal.
- Maintain maintenance logs, order supplies, manage inventory of spare parts, and coordinate with contractors for major repairs, with the approval of management.
- Run errands, deliver materials between studios, offices, and departments.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Experience:
- Prefer experience in the construction industry with good carpentry, plumbing, and electrical skills.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Carpentry, electrical, and plumbing skills, use of lawn mower, weed eater, leaf blower, snow blower, and small power tools in a safe and effective manner.
- Must have the ability to spend extended periods of time walking, climbing ladders, working overhead, and carrying tools and equipment.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people,  go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

WNEM-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.