Maintenance Laborer

Rumpke Careers•Columbus, OH

About The Position

Maintenance Laborers maintain the grounds and general upkeep of the maintenance facility. Duties may include custodial work in offices and maintenance shops, shop cleaning, oil-spill cleanup during road calls, parts pickup, pressure washing, minor repairs, and assistance with other business lines as needed. The role uses hand-held manual, electrical, and gas-powered tools and equipment, and requires maintaining their safe operating condition. It also involves safely transporting, loading, and unloading shop supplies, parts, and tools; cleaning, preparing, and painting containers; and interacting professionally with internal and external customers. The posted shift is 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., Sunday through Wednesday. This position does not manage employees. Rumpke describes itself as a family-owned and operated waste and recycling company providing services to residents, businesses, and neighborhoods. The company states that it is committed to safety, service, the environment, and employee growth, and to equal employment opportunities.

Requirements

Self-starter with a strong work ethic and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Safety-focused mindset.
Good written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers.
Read and speak English well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training.
Legally eligible to work in the United States.
Valid driver's license, if applicable.
Successfully complete pre-employment testing.
Meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, standing, walking, and working in outdoor and shop conditions.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical aptitude.
One year of experience working with various hand tools and equipment.
Previous CDL driving experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain facility grounds and surrounding areas, including shop cleaning, oil-spill cleanup during road calls, parts pickup, and general housekeeping.
Operate hand-held manual, electrical, and gas-powered tools and equipment.
Maintain assigned equipment and tools in safe operating condition in accordance with applicable rules and regulations.
Pressure-wash and perform minor repairs to shop tools, bins, and containers, and perform shop-based tasks.
Use safe driving practices when transporting, loading, and unloading shop supplies, parts, and tools.
Assist with housekeeping in maintenance shops and offices.
Perform minor repairs and general upkeep of the maintenance facility.
Clean, prepare, and paint containers as needed.
Interact professionally with internal and external customers.
Assist with other business lines, projects, or areas as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.