Maintenance Utility Worker - UniFirst

UniFirst • Gardena, CA

2d • $19 - $26

About The Position

UniFirst is hiring a reliable and hardworking Maintenance Utility Worker to assist with maintaining building and equipment systems at a company location. The role performs basic maintenance and plant utility functions, handles deliveries, painting, industrial equipment operation, and plant cleaning. On-the-job training is provided. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, with periodic night and weekend overtime.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience is preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Ability to operate powered industrial equipment, including 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 equipment such as floor scrubbers and lint and dust removal devices; remove outside rubbish and clean equipment and pit or trench screens.
• Perform painting tasks throughout the plant and on facility grounds.
• Operate powered industrial forklifts and lifts to relocate materials.
• 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, lint and dust blowdown of facilities and equipment, fluid level checks, light bulb and ceiling tile replacement, cart cleaning and repair, and pressure washing after appropriate training.
• After proper training and certification, operate company vehicles such as shuttle trucks or route trucks as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Benefits

• 401K with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Health Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Direct Payroll Deposit
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• On-the-job training
• Skills training designed to support performance and career advancement

What This Job Offers

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