Building Maintenance Team Member

The Maintenance Assistant / Sanitation Team Member will work with the Maintenance Team to maintain all facility areas to ensure a clean and safe work environment for both Team Members and guests. This position will perform various daily/weekly cleaning tasks, minor repairs, and projects.

Responsibilities

• Practice safe use of tools and equipment required by position.
• Perform duties on the daily and weekly Sanitation and Maintenance lists and adhere to cleaning and maintenance schedules.
• Use appropriate protective equipment.
• Keep department supplies filled and maintained.
• Keep all supply shelves clean and stocked.
• Practice safe use of tools and equipment required by position.
• Practice proper care and maintenance of equipment.
• Know and practice proper lifting techniques.
• Report safety violations and hazards immediately to leadership.
• Participate in ordering supplies needed for store maintenance.
• Practice proper care and maintenance of equipment.
• Help with any cleaning emergencies that occur in the facility.
• Comply with all state and federal health and safety codes.
• Follow established hazardous material safety procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge and experience performing basic maintenance
• Ability to use common tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches.
• Able to use a scissor lift
• Able to climb ladders
• Ability to help the Maintenance Team take apart machines, equipment, or devices to remove and replace defective parts.
• Skilled in the use of hand and power tools.
• Experience with precision measuring instruments or electronic testing devices
• Knowledge of state and federal safety codes
• Able to operate all necessary equipment and perform all physical requirements of the job
• Safe and tidy work habits
• Able to communicate effectively
• Strong time management skills.
• Team-player with a positive attitude
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Able to work well with others, self-motivated, and capable of working independently with little supervision
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand or walk at least 8 hours, and be able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend and reach with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs., occasionally lift up to 70 lbs. (team lift suggested for weights in excess of 70 lbs.)
• Work in a bakery manufacturing facility environment. (Temperatures ranging from -10 (freezer) to 100 degrees (oven)
• Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
• Ability to use tools and equipment, including box cutters

Availability Requirements:

• Average shifts are 8 hours long
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to work a rotating schedule.
• Team Members receive their schedule up to 3 weeks in advance

At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.

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