Facilities Maintenance Trainee - Full Time First Shift

Scheels; Appleton, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,614,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) Roth options

Health coverage (medical, HSA, dental,

Vision

Paid time off

Job summary

Scheels is hiring a Facilities Maintenance Trainee for a full-time, first shift role in Wisconsin. You will work on building, repairing, and maintaining fixtures, stores, and attractions, with emphasis on safety and teamwork.

The ideal candidate holds an associate degree or 1–2 years related experience, and must be able to perform physically demanding tasks while working with vendors and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an associate’s degree from a 2-year college/technical school or 1–2 years related experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.
• Willingness to learn and perform a range of facility maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Build, repair, and install facility fixtures, cabinetry, flooring, wall coverings, windows, doors, and partitions.
• Inspect for safety issues on the sales floor and store areas.
• Assist with floor moves, display construction, and other retail floor duties.

Skills

Maintenance skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

HVAC systems

Generators

Elevators & conveyors

Boilers

Electrical tools

Job description

Facilities Maintenance Trainee - Full Time First Shift

Job Category: Maintenance

Requisition Number: MASTE012043

• Posted : September 15, 2026


• Full-Time


• Rate : $23 USD per hour

Locations

Showing 1 location

Description

Scheels Company Goals:

We strive to be the best retailer in the USA in the eyes and minds of our customers, associates, and business partners.

What We Commit To – Our Employee Ownership Values

As an employee-owner, you're expected to actively contribute to a culture that thrives on:

• Delivering a Personalized WOW Customer Experience


• Every customer interaction is an opportunity to exceed expectations


• We focus on making every visit memorable, personalized, and impactful


• Having a Team-First, Winning Mentality


• We succeed together by supporting one another and celebrating team wins.


• Collaboration and unity drive our performance and customer experience.


• Learning and Adapting to Constant Change


• We embrace growth, innovation, and feedback


• Change is not a barrier-it's a catalyst for improvement and excellence


• Taking Pride in Our Work and Thinking Like Owners


• Every task matters, and we take full responsibility for the results.


• Ownership means accountability, care, and drive to go above and beyond.


• Expecting Honesty and Integrity in All That We Do


• Trust is the foundation of our relationships-with customers and with each other.


• We act with transparency, fairness, and respect at all times.

Responsibilities:

• Have the skillset and ability to build, repair, and install facility fixtures, cabinetry, flooring, wall coverings, windows, doors, and partitions


• Be diligent about looking for safety issues while on the sales floor and throughout the store


• Assist with floor moves, building of displays, and other miscellaneous duties relating to the retail floor


• Perform daily inspection and maintenance of all amusement rides, attractions, and simulators


• Assist outside service companies and vendors in all applicable areas of the facility not maintained by the in-house maintenance team. These include, but are not limited to: escalator, elevator, conveyors, HVAC, boiler, irrigation system, sprinkler system, generators, aquarium, restaurant equipment, and landscaping


• Be knowledgeable of all equipment and tools, and how to use them properly


• Be a good teammate and assist other associates with any task as necessary


• Possess the physical ability to perform the tasks of a maintenance associate


• Have the ability to work independently and problem solve

Education & Experience:

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of an associate’s degree from a 2‑year college or technical school, or 1‑2 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements/Lifting Requirements:

Must be able to sit, stand, bend at the waist, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push/pull, lift, talk, and hear with or without reasonable accommodation.

Very heavy work – Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Scheels cares about the health and safety of our Associates. Associates are expected to follow all safety procedures and perform their job duties in a fashion that minimizes the risk of injury.

At SCHEELS, we offer a full range of benefits, including an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k) with Roth options, associate discounts, and full health coverage—including medical, HSA, dental, and vision. We also offer accident and hospital indemnity insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, and time to recharge through paid time off, holiday pay, maternity leave, and bereavement leave. (Note: Additional leave benefits may apply based on your state of employment.)

Learn more about what it means to be an owner at SCHEELS on our Careers Page .

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Scheels is an equal employment opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Scheels will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals when appropriate.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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