General Laborer- Medina

Ravago Americas; Medina (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ravago Americas in Medina, OH is seeking a maintenance/cleaning specialist to uphold a clean, safe, and professional environment across the facility and grounds. The role includes routine cleaning, equipment upkeep, and supporting maintenance technicians in inspections and repairs.

The position requires ability to work weekends and respond to snow removal and other maintenance duties as needed, with a focus on OSHA safety and efficient operations.

Qualifications

• GED or two years related experience and/or training – preferred.
• High precision and detail-oriented required.
• Ability to maintain machinery necessary to perform a specialized task.
• Ability to apply common sense of understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of designated areas by removing trash and recycling, dusting surfaces, and tidying facility grounds.
• Clean facility equipment, grounds, golf carts, trucks, workstations, and other assets to keep a clean, safe environment.
• Sweep, mop, and operate floor scrubbing equipment to keep floors clean and presentable.
• Maintain cleaning equipment in proper working condition and report needed repairs.
• Keep wash bay and maintenance areas clean, organized, and free of clutter.
• Assist Maintenance Technicians with inspections, repairs, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Perform weekend work and respond to call-ins for snow removal and other duties as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor or Lead.

Skills

High precision

Detail-oriented

Machinery maintenance

Authorized to work in the U.S.

Education

GED or related experience

Job description

Objective / Purpose

The primary purpose of this role is to maintain a clean, safe, and professional environment for all employees, contractors, and visitors by ensuring the facility, grounds, and campus are clean, well-maintained, and free of safety hazards.

Areas of Responsibility / Tasks

Performance must reflect an appropriate level of expertise and achievement of the desired results for the items listed below.

General:

• Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of designated areas by emptying trash and recycling bins, organizing furniture, dusting surfaces, and removing debris and litter from facility grounds, including the rail yard, and all areas within the facility.
• Perform routine cleaning of facility equipment, grounds, golf carts, trucks, workstations, and other company assets to ensure a clean, safe, and professional working environment.
• Sweep, mop, and operate floor scrubbing equipment to ensure facility floors remain clean, sanitary, and presentable.
• Maintain cleaning equipment in proper working conditions by performing routine inspections, cleaning, basic preventive maintenance, and promptly reporting any damage or repair needs.
• Keep the wash bay, maintenance department, and surrounding work areas clean, organized, and free of clutter.
• Perform weed removal, snow removal, and ice control on sidewalks, rail switches, and other designated areas to ensure safe access and operations.
• Remove dirt, stains, cobwebs, and other debris from interior and exterior facility surfaces, including walls, doors, ceilings, windows, equipment, and other vertical and horizontal surfaces, to maintain a clean, safe, and professional appearance.
• Provide assistance to the Maintenance Technicians with maintenance repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance activities as needed, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and within established timelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Lead.
• Be available to work weekends and respond to call-ins as needed for snow removal on rail switches, facility support, and other miscellaneous maintenance duties.

Inventory Management

• Notify the Maintenance Supervisor or designated personnel when cleaning supplies, consumables, or equipment require replenishment or replacement.
• Communicate any tools, equipment, supplies, or resources that would ensure task safely, efficiency, and efficacy.

Safety

• Adhere to all safety procedures when cleaning, lifting, moving materials, and operating equipment.
• Maintain a safe work environment by following all OSHA regulations and company safety policies and procedures.
• Actively identify and report near misses, risks, and safety opportunities through the R&O (Risk and Opportunity) process and company safety reporting systems.

Minimum Qualifications / Education / Certifications

1. Education:
   1. Minimum of GED or two years related experience and/or training – preferred.
2. High precision and detail-oriented required.
3. Ability to maintain machinery necessary to perform a specialized task.
4. Ability to apply common sense of understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
5. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Work Environment / Conditions

The work environment/conditions described herein are representative of those that an incumbent may experience and therefore must be adaptable to.

1. Must be able to work effectively in a shared work environment with occasional exposure to dust, noise, and routine operational activity.
2. This position requires work both inside and outside the facility and may involve exposure to various weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind.
3. Conduct preventive maintenance inspections and cleaning of facility roofs, gutters, drains, and other building assets to support equipment reliability, building integrity, and safe facility operations.
4. Clean and properly manage pellet spills on gravel surfaces, pavement, within the rail yard, and throughout facility buildings in accordance with company procedures and environmental compliance requirements.
5. This position requires the ability to safely climb ladders and stairs to access roofs and other designated work areas. On rare occasions, work may be performed at elevations up to 75 feet while following all applicable fall protection and safety requirements.
6. Work schedules may vary based on business needs and may require more than 40 hours per week, including weekends, overtime, or short-notice schedule adjustments.

Physical Requirements / Demands

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions & physical demands of this role.

1. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to communicate effectively through verbal communication, both in person and via two-way radio.
2. This position requires regular physical activity, including bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing throughout the shift.
3. While performing job duties, the employee is regularly required to travel throughout the facility by foot, forklift, golf cart, trike, or other authorized means of transportation, requiring periods of sitting, standing, and waiting.
4. This position requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and moving of materials and equipment weighing 30 pounds or more, using proper lifting techniques and material-handling equipment when necessary.
5. All injuries, regardless of severity, must be reported immediately to your Supervisor and Human Resources.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of areas of responsibility or tasks that an incumbent in this position may be asked to perform. All Employees are required to deliver the desired results intended for their role, at the designated level of knowledge, skill, and ability commensurate with their job title and level within the organization.