Facilities Grounds & Maintenance Helper (Day Shift)

Rumpke Waste & Recycling; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

Rumpke Waste & Recycling in Lima, OH is seeking a General Laborer to support facility grounds upkeep and operations. You will use hand tools, operate equipment, and assist with waste cart organization while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role requires reliability and the ability to work outdoors in changing conditions. This position offers a full-time schedule, competitive benefits, and opportunities to contribute to essential waste and recycling services for the community.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude preferred.
• Self-starter with strong work ethic.
• Good written and verbal communication with customers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain facility grounds-keeping including mowing, trimming, picking up paper/trash from facility grounds and surrounding areas.
• Operate various hand-held manual, electrical and gas-powered tools, and equipment.
• Maintain and ensure the safe operating condition of assigned equipment and tools according to Company policy and OSHA.
• Assist with the organization and distribution of waste carts and bins.
• Perform safe driving practices while transporting, loading, and unloading containers and bins.
• Act as a helper on route as needed.
• Assist with general housekeeping of maintenance shops and offices.
• Perform minor repairs and general upkeep of facilities.
• Clean, prepare, and paint containers.
• Build, repair, and install erosion control such as silt fence and straw bales.
• Professionally interact with internal and external customers.
• Pressure-wash and perform minor repairs to waste carts, bins, containers, and portable rest rooms and prepare for delivery as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Self-starter

Communication skills

English proficiency

Job description

Rumpke Waste & Recycling in Lima, OH is seeking a General Laborer to support facility grounds upkeep and operations. You will use hand tools, operate equipment, and assist with waste cart organization while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role requires reliability and the ability to work outdoors in changing conditions. This position offers a full-time schedule, competitive benefits, and opportunities to contribute to essential waste and recycling services for the community.