Utility Worker

Velociti Services • Kansas City, MO

2d

About The Position

The Utility Worker performs general labor, cleaning, facility support, and maintenance-related tasks to help maintain a safe, clean, and functional environment. The role supports daily facility operations through custodial duties, material handling, equipment operation, event setup, and other assigned responsibilities. Work may take place in commercial buildings, educational facilities, healthcare environments, industrial facilities, or public venues. The position may involve exposure to cleaning chemicals, dust, noise, and varying temperatures, and may require evening, overnight, weekend, or holiday work based on operational needs.

A high school diploma or GED is preferred. Previous custodial, janitorial, warehouse, facilities, or general labor experience is preferred, and experience operating commercial cleaning equipment is a plus. The role requires attention to detail, reliability, teamwork, communication, customer service, and the ability to follow instructions and workplace safety practices. Physical demands include frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and reaching, as well as regularly lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic understanding of workplace safety practices.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, and reach throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and use hand tools safely.
• Ability to work in various indoor and outdoor environments as needed.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous custodial, janitorial, warehouse, facilities, or general labor experience.
• Experience operating commercial cleaning equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning duties, including sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, and trash removal.
• Maintain restrooms, break rooms, common areas, and workspaces to company cleanliness standards.
• Assist with floor care activities, including buffing, scrubbing, stripping, and waxing floors.
• Move furniture, equipment, supplies, and materials as needed.
• Support facility setup and breakdown for meetings, events, and special projects.
• Perform minor maintenance tasks, including changing light bulbs and replacing ceiling tiles, and report repair needs.
• Operate cleaning equipment and tools safely and effectively.
• Assist with inventory management and restocking cleaning supplies and consumables.
• Follow safety policies, procedures, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Respond to urgent facility needs, spills, and special cleaning requests.
• Work collaboratively with supervisors, team members, and customers to ensure service excellence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Basic life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance for full-time team members working 30 or more hours per week.
• Short-term disability insurance for full-time team members working 30 or more hours per week.
• Voluntary medical and dental insurance.
• Voluntary additional life and AD&D insurance.
• Voluntary supplemental short-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan available for all team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed