Facilities Maintenance Laborer - Grounds & Shop

Rumpke Waste & Recycling; Kentucky; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Rumpke Waste & Recycling is seeking a Maintenance Laborer to help keep our facility grounds clean and well organized. You will operate basic tools, perform light repairs, and support shop tasks while adhering to safety guidelines.

This entry-level role offers hands-on work in a busy waste and recycling environment, with a focus on teamwork, reliability, and willingness to learn. Responsibilities include cleaning, painting, and assisting with various lines of business as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with various hand tools and equipment is preferred.
• Previous CDL driving experience is preferred.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Must read and speak the English language.

Responsibilities

• Maintain facility grounds and surrounding areas including shop cleaning.
• Operate various hand-held manual, electrical and gas-powered tools, and equipment.
• Maintain and ensure the safe operating condition of assigned equipment and tools.
• Pressure-wash and perform minor repairs to shop tools, bins, containers, and shop-based tasks.
• Perform safe driving practices while transporting, loading, and unloading shop supplies, parts, and tools.
• Interact professionally with internal and external customers.
• Assist with various lines of business, projects, or areas as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Self-starter

Safety conscious

Job description

Rumpke Waste & Recycling is seeking a Maintenance Laborer to help keep our facility grounds clean and well organized. You will operate basic tools, perform light repairs, and support shop tasks while adhering to safety guidelines.

This entry-level role offers hands-on work in a busy waste and recycling environment, with a focus on teamwork, reliability, and willingness to learn. Responsibilities include cleaning, painting, and assisting with various lines of business as needed.