Facilities Maintenance Technician

Position Summary

The Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and functionality of the flea market property. This role performs routine maintenance and repairs, assists customers and vendors, coordinates with outside contractors, manages maintenance supplies and invoices, and supports the daily operations of the facility.

What You’ll do

• Perform weekly trash collection and disposal to maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the property.
• Assist customers with RV parking and direct them to designated parking areas.
• Assist with preventative maintenance and scheduled property inspections.
• Operate forklifts and other maintenance equipment as required.
• Maintain restrooms, including cleaning, stocking supplies, and performing minor plumbing repairs such as servicing sinks and toilets, clearing clogged pipes, and repairing leaks.
• Perform minor electrical repairs, including repairing electrical outlets.
• Order maintenance supplies, paint, janitorial products, and other necessary materials.
• Coordinate with specialty vendors and contractors for services and repairs requiring outside expertise.
• Respond to vendor maintenance requests and perform general repairs throughout the flea market.
• Review and approve invoices related to maintenance services, repairs, and supplies.
• Complete minor construction, installation, and repair projects, including repairing and installing fences, installing boards, building frames, and repairing pod doors.
• Maintain the overall cleanliness and appearance of the property, including buildings, walkways, vendor areas, and parking lots.
• Perform basic landscaping, weed removal, trimming, and general grounds maintenance
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the maintenance and daily operations of the flea market.

What You'll Bring

Qualifications

• Ability to safely operate maintenance equipment, including forklifts.
• Basic problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple maintenance tasks.
• Ability to perform physical duties, including lifting, bending, and climbing.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and functional property.
• Comfortable working with Microsoft Office, email, and other business software.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience in general maintenance, facility repairs, and property upkeep.
• Familiarity with minor plumbing, electrical repairs, and construction.
• Experience coordinating with vendors and contractors.
• Experience with supply ordering and invoice review.

 

About Derby Park Flea Market

Derby Park Flea Market is located on 58 acres just three-quarters of a mile from Churchill Downs and features more than 600 indoor booths and over 100 outdoor vendor spaces. The property also includes a farmers market, auction area, special event space, and overnight RV park.

For more information about Derby Park Flea Market please visit: https://www.derbyparkfleamarket.com/ 

Employment Disclosures

Derby Park Flea Market participates in E- Verify. For more information on E- Verify, please visit e-verify.gov. 

Note: All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which includes a seven-year lookback, and a drug screening. These screenings will occur after the offer is accepted.

Derby Park Flea Market provides equal employment opportunities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Derby Park Flea Market is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative​ Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (A.D.A.A.A.), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, email agreen@irgra.com. 

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening, conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, and only after a conditional offer of employment has been made.