Facilities Maintenance Technician - Day Shift

UniFirst; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Company Match

Profit Sharing

Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Employee Referral Bonuses

Job summary

UniFirst in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Maintenance Utility Worker to assist with building and equipment upkeep. Responsibilities include operating floor scrubbers, forklifts, loading/unloading deliveries, painting, and general plant cleaning.

On-the-job training is provided, and the role follows a Monday–Friday schedule with potential night or weekend overtime. This position requires at least a high school diploma or GED, 2 years of relevant experience, ability to lift up to 80 lbs, and a valid

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Valid driver's license and a safe driving record required.
• Ability to operate powered industrial equipment (forklifts, floor scrubbers, scissor lifts) and other similar tools.
• Experience using basic hand and power tools is required.
• Ability to read, comprehend and interpret procedures and instructions in English.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Utilize equipment to perform plant cleaning operations (floor scrubbers, lint/dust removal, exterior rubbish removal, equipment cleaning, trench screen cleaning).
• Perform painting tasks throughout plant or exterior facilities.
• Operate powered industrial forklifts/lifts to relocate materials.
• Assist in loading and unloading trucks.
• Assist with production receiving activities.
• Perform facilities upkeep including landscaping and snow removal.
• Conduct light maintenance tasks (lint/dust blowdown, fluid checks, bulbs, tiles, carts).
• May operate company vehicles after training/certification.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Powered industrial equipment operation

Forklift operation

Floor scrubbers operation

Hand tools usage

English reading comprehension

Lifting 80 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Powered industrial equipment (forklifts, floor scrubbers, scissor lifts)

Job description

UniFirst in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Maintenance Utility Worker to assist with building and equipment upkeep. Responsibilities include operating floor scrubbers, forklifts, loading/unloading deliveries, painting, and general plant cleaning.

On-the-job training is provided, and the role follows a Monday–Friday schedule with potential night or weekend overtime. This position requires at least a high school diploma or GED, 2 years of relevant experience, ability to lift up to 80 lbs, and a valid