UTILITY MAINTENANCE WORKER

The Utility Maintenance Person is an entry-level role responsible for supporting the overall upkeep, cleanliness, and basic maintenance of KDM's facility, equipment, and grounds. Working under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, this team member helps ensure the facility runs safely and efficiently on a day-to-day basis. This role also requires operating company vehicles to support facility and maintenance needs, and a clean driving record is required.

General Facility Maintenance

• Assist with routine maintenance tasks throughout the facility, including cleaning equipment and work areas, replacing light bulbs, and maintaining the overall appearance of the building and grounds.
• Maintain order and cleanliness in all storage, mechanical, and common areas.
• Perform minor repairs and upkeep tasks as directed (painting, patching, hardware replacement, etc.).
• Assist with setup, moving, and organizing equipment, furniture, and materials as needed.

Equipment & Systems Support

• Support the maintenance team with preventative maintenance tasks, including lubrication, fluid level checks, and basic inspections.
• Report any developing equipment, building, or safety issues to the Maintenance Manager promptly.
• Assist with monitoring fire and safety systems and flagging any concerns.
• Return tools and supplies to their proper places after completing tasks.

Transportation & Errands

• Operate company cars and trucks to transport parts, supplies, and equipment between facilities or vendor locations as needed.
• Maintain a clean driving record and adhere to all traffic laws and company vehicle policies at all times.
• Conduct basic pre-trip vehicle inspections and report any vehicle issues to the manager.

Operations & Compliance

• Perform all work with minimal disruption to the production schedule.
• Adhere to all safety, PPE, and 6S standards and procedures.
• Complete basic documentation as required for tasks completed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record — required, as this role involves operating company vehicles.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn hands-on maintenance skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and complete tasks with attention to detail.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and a team-first attitude.
• Basic math skills: counting, adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Availability and willingness to work overtime as needed.

Preferred

• Prior experience in a maintenance, facilities, or manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with basic hand tools and power tools.
• Forklift certification or willingness to obtain certification.

• Pay range of $18.00 – $20.00 per hour, based on experience.
• On-the-job training and opportunities to grow within the maintenance department.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• A collaborative, team-oriented culture with a company that takes pride in its work and its people.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to handle objects and tools; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.
• Regularly required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Minutemen Staffing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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Founded in 1968, Minutemen Staffing is the cornerstone of The Minutemen Human Resource System, a group of HR-related companies headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. The Minutemen Human Resource System has grown to become one of the largest private employer service organizations in the United States.

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