Facility Attendant 1

Target • Chicago, IL

8d • $24 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

The Facility Attendant 1 performs a wide range of minor maintenance tasks and other duties related to the general upkeep and maintenance of a Target Distribution Center. The role supports Maintenance Technicians and other maintenance personnel with preventive and corrective maintenance, equipment installation and removal, facility inspections, battery maintenance, and upkeep of maintenance records and work orders. Duties may change at any time based on business needs.

The position also includes building and grounds maintenance such as carpentry, welding and fabrication, plumbing, painting, drywall and concrete repairs, pest control, HVAC program support, waste removal, snow removal, and cleanup. The Facility Attendant operates hand and power tools, power equipment, Target-owned vehicles, and handheld devices and mobile apps. The role requires following safety procedures, using personal protective equipment, and helping maintain a safe work environment.

Requirements

• Possess or be able to obtain a valid driver's license.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Have effective communication skills.
• Accurately use basic math skills.
• Be able to obtain certification to operate all power equipment.
• Be able to use maintenance tools such as saws and drills.
• Read and comprehend labels, tickets, instructions, and similar materials.
• Work with minimal supervision and self-motivate.
• Lift and carry merchandise weighing up to 47 lbs. regularly and up to 60 lbs. infrequently, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Move around and within the site frequently, for up to 10–12 hours per shift.
• Work in various temperature-controlled environments, including below-freezing temperatures at a Food Distribution Center.
• Work in conditions that may include small spaces, dust, fumes or odors, hot or cold temperatures, indoor or outdoor noise, vibration, prolonged standing on concrete, and wet or uneven surfaces.
• Access all areas of the Distribution Center, including conveyor crossovers and mezzanine platforms.
• Have full manual dexterity in both hands and wrists, eye-hand coordination, foot coordination for operating pedals, and the ability to perform manual and repetitive wrist movements.

Responsibilities

• Support Maintenance Technicians with mechanical preventive and corrective maintenance throughout the facility, including servicing and repairing hand tools and minor floor machines.
• Act as a Qualified Electrical Assistant for electrical safety processes.
• Assist maintenance personnel with installing and removing equipment throughout the facility.
• Inspect the interior and exterior of the facility to identify general upkeep and repair needs.
• Change Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) batteries; maintain, clean, and paint battery equipment; keep battery-changing records and submit them at shift end.
• Maintain, clean, and troubleshoot Label Tec Printers.
• Operate hand and power tools, including drills, saws, sanders, grinders, pneumatic tools, and welders.
• Construct or repair facility assets, including furniture, shelving, racks, and workbenches, using carpentry, welding, and fabrication as needed.
• Perform plumbing tasks, including installing or repairing faucets and landscape sprinklers, clearing stopped drains, and cleaning sumps and drains.
• Perform painting, drywall repairs, concrete patching, and minor concrete replacement.
• Assist with preventive maintenance programs such as pest control and HVAC, and update associated records.
• Remove cardboard bales and building trash, and keep facility grounds neat and orderly.
• Operate snow-removal equipment to clear walks, roads, and parking lots as assigned.
• Drive Target-owned vehicles for yard cleanup, yard incident response, vendor escorts, and parts or materials pickup.
• Operate power equipment safely, use safe lifting techniques, and promptly assist with spill cleanup.
• Complete paperwork or material requisitions as requested and maintain daily work-order logs.
• Use handheld devices and mobile apps to create and close work orders, recording labor hours, downtime, problem, cause, remedy, and parts used.
• Follow safety procedures and use personal protective equipment, including Lock Out/Tag Out and Arc Flash procedures, and eliminate safety hazards.

Benefits

• Eligible team members and dependents may receive comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, and life insurance.
• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Paid sick leave
• Paid national holidays
• Paid vacation
• Eligible team members may earn a shift differential of $2.00 to $3.50 per hour.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed