Relocation and Furniture Technician

Summary:

Under the supervision of the Facilities Services Manager, the incumbent completes daily work orders, receives incoming furniture and systems work stations, makes minor and major moves, maintains, repairs, dismantles and assembles furniture and systems work stations in Home Office and rented space in other buildings in a timely manner. Study new products introduced by outside vendors to determine if products are suitable to building standards and suitable for comfort and safety of end users. Ability to handle a fast paced, varied job. Experience in dealing with public required. Able to establish report and communicate effectively.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Surveys all relocation and event set-up jobs and lays out arrangement of furniture, seating, staging and systems work stations from scale drawings.
• Installs, disassembles and constructs systems work stations and other office furniture and equipment.
• Implements Event Setups per established standards and Event Sheet requirements as well as through furniture Facility Service Requests for events.
• Provide technical support and advice for alternate solutions for Workplace Solutions and Event Planners and other business partners.
• Capable of reading and interpreting blueprint drawings and CAD prints. Ability to learn and keep informed on new furniture and systems enhancements as they are introduced and applied at NM. High degree of accuracy required determining safety of installation of furniture and systems work stations.
• Expected to meet business requirements as not to interfere with daily operations of other departments, and may occasionally have to work outside normally scheduled work hours to meet such requirements with relocations and event setups.
• Receives daily work requests for furniture systems work station repair and for event furniture setup requests. Assesses and takes necessary action to resolve customer request within department service levels.
• Delivers and collects moving crates in preparation and follow up to employee moves and produces and installs paper nametags for workspaces with moves and as otherwise required.
• Reconditions all furniture which includes the repair and replacement of parts, installation and repair of furniture locking mechanisms, and performing preventive maintenance to support furniture longevity.
• Moves light and heavy equipment and supplies other than furniture as well as move contents of shelving, file cabinets, bookcases and work stations, etc. to and from other buildings. When needed, drives rented trucks to move furniture and machines to and from other buildings.
• Engage with our sophisticated advisors focused on understanding the practice operations and advisor client engagement for increased adoption of all experiences.

Qualifications:

• Candidates must successfully complete and pass any required testing. High school degree or equivalent. 1-3 years of furniture installer work experience required or equivalent position where mechanical aptitude has been demonstrated in the construction or furniture industry.
• Ability to accurately follow oral and written instructions. Strong customer focus, initiative, accuracy and problem-solving skills; effective organizational and communication skills along with the ability to work independently or as part of a team and to adapt to changing priorities and meet required timeframes; a proven track record of consistently good attendance.
• Proven mechanical aptitude required. Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematic drawings, updating them as appropriate. Must possess a basic knowledge of relevant state and local building codes and industry standards
• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position. Able to lift up to 100 pounds and regularly lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds. Knowledge of work-related OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) regulations including MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets).
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Northwestern Mutual pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement in the salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. At Northwestern Mutual, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Please note that the salary range listed in the posting is the standard pay structure. Positions in certain locations (such as California) may provide an increase on the standard pay structure based on the location. Please click here for additiona l information relating to location-based pay structures.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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We're excited about the potential people bring to Northwestern Mutual. You can grow your career here while enjoying first-class perks, benefits, and commitment to diversity and inclusion.

• Flexible work schedules
• Concierge service
• Comprehensive benefits
• Employee resource groups