Maintenance Laborer

Rumpke Waste & Recycling•Columbus, OH

About The Position

Maintenance Laborers maintain the grounds and general upkeep of Rumpke’s maintenance facilities. The role may include custodial duties in offices and maintenance shops and assisting other lines of business as needed. The stated shift is 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., Sunday through Wednesday. The position does not manage employees. The work includes cleaning and maintaining grounds, shops, offices, tools, equipment, and containers; performing minor repairs; pressure-washing and painting; transporting supplies, parts, and tools; and supporting projects or other business areas as needed. Employees must follow safe operating and driving practices, communicate professionally, and work outdoors and in conditions involving waste, dust, odors, mist, gases, and changing temperatures. Flexible hours, nights, weekends, overtime, and holidays may be required.

Requirements

Self-starter with a strong work ethic and the 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.
Must be able to 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.
Must successfully complete pre-employment testing.
Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends as needed, and overtime, weekends, and/or holidays.
Ability to travel between offices as required.

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 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 and follow applicable rules and regulations.
Pressure-wash and perform minor repairs to shop tools, bins, and containers, as well as other shop-based tasks.
Drive safely while transporting, loading, and unloading shop supplies, parts, and tools.
Assist with general 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 lines of business, projects, or areas as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.