General Maintenance

Wayfair; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits

Safety culture

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Wayfair Bolingbrook, IL is seeking a General Maintenance / Facilities Maintenance team member to keep our large warehouse running safely and efficiently. You will perform building maintenance and repairs, preventative maintenance, carpentry, plumbing, painting, operate floor cleaners, and handle work orders and logs.

This role requires a safety‑minded, self-starting individual who can lift up to 75 lbs, work overtime as needed, and join a collaborative operations team.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude with basic carpentry and maintenance experience.
• Proficient using hand and power tools and computers to perform required duties.
• Experience safely using warehouse equipment such as aerial lifts, order pickers, pallet jacks, and forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Building maintenance & repairs including carpentry, plumbing, and painting.
• Preventative maintenance and daily log sheets, pre-operation checklists, safety device checks.
• Operate floor sweeper/scrubber to maintain facility floors.
• Battery management at applicable sites including removal/replacement of lift batteries.
• Follow OSHA and Wayfair safety policies and complete required records and administered documents.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Carpentry

Plumbing

Painting

Hand tools

Power tools

Computers

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Aerial lifts

Order pickers

Pallet jacks

Forklifts

Battery charger/changer experience

Job description

General Maintenance / Facilities Maintenance

Location: Bolingbrook, IL | Department: Facilities | Job Type: Full-time | Pay: $25.00 - $26.50

About the Role: Your Impact

As a General Maintenance / Facilities Maintenance team member, you are essential to keeping our large-scale warehouse operations running safely and efficiently. You are responsible for the overall maintenance and upkeep of the building and its equipment, including performing preventative maintenance, handling general repairs (plumbing, carpentry, painting), and ensuring a safe work environment that complies with all safety guidelines. This role requires a safety-conscious, motivated, and self-starting individual.

Why Join Our Team? (Your Perks & Growth)

• Competitive Pay: The listed pay rate/range is just the start with potential for OT, shift differential, and bonuses.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Potential for medical, dental, vision, 401 (k) match, and paid time off based on role type.
• Safety First Culture: We are relentlessly focused on a safe work environment for all employees.
• Growth Opportunities: We value data-driven decisions and promote from within, offering clear paths for career advancement in operations, team leadership, and management.

What You'll Do (Core Responsibilities)

• Building Maintenance & Repair: Perform general building maintenance, including but not limited to carpentry, plumbing, and painting.
• Preventative Maintenance: Conduct daily/weekly preventative maintenance and complete daily log sheets. Perform pre-operation checklists and verify all safety devices are functional at all times.
• Equipment Operation: Operate floor sweeper / scrubber to maintain the facility floor.
• Battery Management (at applicable sites): Maintain and operate the battery changing station, including the removal and replacement of lift batteries.
• Safety & Compliance: Dispose of hazardous materials in accordance with established OSHA and Wayfair safety policies and procedures. Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Administration: Complete work orders, records, logs, and other written or computer-based documents. Perform other job-related duties as directed by Manager/Supervisor.

What You'll Need (Minimum Requirements)

• Experience & Skills: Strong mechanical aptitude and basic carpentry and maintenance experience, including plumbing and painting. Proficient using hand and power tools and computers to perform required duties.
• Equipment Knowledge: Experience safely using warehouse equipment such as aerial lifts, order pickers, pallet jacks, and forklifts. Previous battery charger/changer experience is a plus.
• Physical Capability: Ability to regularly bend, lift, stretch, crawl, and reach. Must be comfortable repeatedly lifting up to 75 lbs unassisted. Ability to access all areas of the building by climbing ladders and gangways safely and without limitation.
• Work Environment: Ability to work in a non-climate controlled environment that can be noisy and unlit.
• Work Ethic: Must be flexible on working hours and willing to work scheduled & unscheduled overtime. Ability to work independently, as part of a team, and take direction.
• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent is a plus.

Assistance For Individuals With Disabilities

Wayfair is fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. As part of this commitment, Wayfair will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on business operations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know by completing our Accomodations for Applicants form.

About Wayfair Inc.

Wayfair is one of the world's largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we're reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you're looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you'll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.

No matter who you are, Wayfair is a place you can call home. We're a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees, customers, community, and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair - and world - for all. Every voice, every perspective matters. That's why we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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