Maintenance Utility Worker - UniFirst

UniFirst•Gardena, CA

About The Position

UniFirst is seeking a reliable and hardworking Maintenance Utility Worker to assist with maintaining the location building and equipment systems. The role performs basic maintenance and plant utility functions, loads and unloads deliveries, paints, operates industrial equipment, and cleans and blowdowns plant areas. The position includes on-the-job training and follows a standard Monday–Friday work week, with periodic night and weekend overtime. The estimated pay range is $19.23 to $25.59 per hour; actual compensation may vary based on skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic differentials. The worker uses equipment for plant cleaning, including floor scrubbers and lint and dust removal devices, and handles outside rubbish removal, equipment cleaning, and pit or trench screen cleaning. Duties also include painting, operating powered industrial lifts to relocate materials, assisting with truck loading and unloading and production receiving, and performing facilities upkeep such as landscaping and snow removal. Additional tasks include light equipment maintenance, fluid-level checks, replacing light bulbs and ceiling tiles, cleaning and repairing carts, and pressure washing after appropriate training. After proper training and certification, the worker may operate company shuttle or route trucks. Other duties may be assigned by leadership.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least 18 years of age.
Valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
Ability to operate powered industrial equipment such as forklifts, floor scrubbers, and scissor lifts, and other similar tools as required.
Experience using basic hand and power tools.
Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret procedures and instructions in English.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from co-workers and managers.
Ability to work overtime as needed.
Ability to lift up to 80 lbs.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of relevant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform plant cleaning using floor scrubbers and lint and dust removal devices; remove outside rubbish and clean equipment and pit or trench screens.
Perform miscellaneous painting tasks inside the plant and on facility grounds.
Operate powered industrial forklifts and lifts to relocate materials throughout the facility.
Assist with loading and unloading trucks.
Assist with production receiving activities.
Perform facilities upkeep, including landscaping, snow removal, and other removal operations.
Perform light equipment maintenance, trench screen cleaning, and lint and dust blowdown of facilities and equipment.
Check fluid levels; replace light bulbs and ceiling tiles; clean and repair carts; and pressure wash after appropriate training.
Operate company shuttle or route trucks after proper training and certification, when called upon.
Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.