Maintenance Laborer

Simon Pearce • Hartford, VT

2d • $20 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Laborer position is an entry-level position which requires motivation to learn and grow as a professional in the building and maintenance trades in a fast-paced manufacturing, retail and restaurant environment. Responsibilities include working with heavy machinery, including operating a forklift. Maintaining a clean, safe and functional work environment is critical in this role. All necessary training is provided. We offer competitive pay and a benefit package that includes: medical, dental, and vision coverage, employer paid life & disability, paid time off, flexible holiday time, 401k retirement plan with employer match, and tuition reimbursement assistance. Additionally, we offer exclusive employee discounts on both our glass and pottery products and at our restaurant.

Requirements

• Motivated to learn.
• Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs. Using material handling equipment such as forklifts, hoists and pallet jacks, the employee will lift and move up to 2500 pounds at a time, safely.
• Must be motivated and able to work independently.
• Interest in and some experience in trades, such as painting, cleaning, carpentry or plumbing.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• GED required – High School Diploma preferred.
• Ability to work some overtime hours and be on-call.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine maintenance as needed with support from other members of the maintenance team (e.g. changing filters, drain cleaning, shoveling, window cleaning, etc.).
• Empties trash and recycling from and throughout the facility into dumpsters.
• Helps ensure operation and maximizes uptime of the hydro turbine.
• Periodically cleans floors, and uses floor cleaning machines.
• Uses a forklift and material handling equipment on a daily basis.
• Supports snow removal, lawn care and care of the landscaping.
• Complies with safety regulations.
• Maintains clean and orderly work area.
• Performs and learns basic building trades, in support of maintenance staff.
• Performs occasional janitorial work.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• employer paid life & disability
• paid time off
• flexible holiday time
• 401k retirement plan with employer match
• tuition reimbursement assistance
• exclusive employee discounts on both our glass and pottery products and at our restaurant.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED