Utility Attendant

As a Utility Attendant, you will play a vital role in maintaining the upkeep and maintenance of our Distribution Center. This is a non-exempt position that requires strong communication skills, basic math skills, and the ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• Assist Maintenance Mechanics with light mechanical work, such as servicing and repair of hand tools and minor floor machines.
• Help maintenance personnel with installation and removal of equipment throughout the distribution center.
• Perform light carpentry work, such as building racks, shelving, and repairing workbenches, as well as completing minor plumbing tasks.
• Clean stopped drains and clean sumps and drains as needed.
• Perform miscellaneous work, such as plastering repairs, concrete patching, or minor concrete replacement.
• Assist with preventive maintenance programs, such as pest control, and update records associated with these programs.
• Paint necessary areas and touch up equipment as needed.
• Remove cardboard bales from baler and operate snow removal equipment to clean all walks, roads, and parking lots as assigned.
• Fill out necessary paperwork or requisitions for materials as requested.
• Keep daily work order logs for all work and clean the warehouse using sweeper and scrubber power equipment.
• Remove trash from building using large portable dumpsters and keep building grounds in a neat and orderly manner.
• Operate all power equipment in a safe manner and use safe lifting techniques at all times.

• Able to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Effective communication skills.
• Able to accurately use basic math skills.
• Able to be certified to operate all power equipment.
• Able to use maintenance tools, such as saws and drills.
• Able to read labels, tickets, instructions, etc.
• Able to lift and carry merchandise/equipment weighing up to 47 lbs. regularly, and up to 60 lbs. on an infrequent basis.

• Regular bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching both below the waist and above the head.
• Lift and move totes or cartons up to 50 pounds.
• Walking within and around the site with great frequency.
• Ability to climb ladders and gangways safely and without limitation, and work off platforms and equipment at significant heights.
• Ability to use full manual dexterity in both hands and wrists, excellent eye to hand coordination, feet (foot pedals), manual (picking, pinching, holding, grasping), and wrist motion (repetitive flexion/rotation).
• Working conditions may include small spaces, dust, fumes/odors, hot/cold temperatures, inside/outside noise, vibration, standing on concrete for long hours, and wet or uneven surfaces.

• Must be able to perform this job safely in accordance with standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices, without endangering the health or safety of self or others.
• Additional responsibilities as defined by manager.