Maintenance and Facilities Support Associate

Planes Moving & Storage, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Planes Moving & Storage, Inc. is seeking a dependable Maintenance and Facilities Support Associate to maintain our facilities, grounds, equipment, and warehouse in Columbus, Ohio.

This full-time role offers stability with a comprehensive benefits package and competitive pay of $22 to $25 per hour. You will perform upkeep, snow removal, forklift-related tasks, and warehouse support, contributing to a safe, efficient operation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to operate a forklift and maintain power equipment certification.
• Experience in fast-paced warehouse/logistics environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Customer-focused mindset with commitment to service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance and daily operations of facilities, grounds, equipment, and warehouse.
• Perform facility upkeep, grounds maintenance, snow removal, and basic repairs.
• Move trailers each morning and assist with forklift inspections.
• Assist warehouse personnel with daily operations and safety compliance.
• Load, unload, and organize inventory and equipment.
• Support moving, relocation, or logistics tasks as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Time management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Planes, everything starts with culture. Our TEAM culture is part of our DNA: it's evident in how we speak, in the choices we make, and in how we interact with our customers and with each other. We prioritize our culture because we know it's what makes us different - and it's what drives us to grow, and evolve, together.

Planes Employee Benefits

Our team members are our most valuable resources. That's why we offer full-time employees top-notch benefits.

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Planes offers competitive medical, dental, and vision plans to all our full-time employees.

401K

We help our employees save for their retirement by offering a 401k.

Paid Time Off

All of our employees are eligible for paid time off.

Holidays

Full-time employees are eligible for up to 8 paid holidays a year.

Join Our Team

Our team is also our family.

We're always moving, which means we're always looking for talented team members to help drive our company forward. More than half of our employees have been with Planes for at least a decade, and we’ve been named a Top Workplace by The Cincinnati Enquirer since 2014.

Service Crew

Being part of the Planes service team means more than just moving boxes: our team members make memorable moments and create meaningful customer experiences every day. Check out available positions for drivers, crew members, warehouse staff, and seasonal help.

Be a part of the team that plans and coordinates critical moments in the life of a person or business. Whether you’re interested in sales and marketing, operations, customer service, or claims and billing, we’ve got opportunities that will help you make an impact.

Planes is a great company to work for. I've been in this industry for 25 years, worked for a couple agents and feel strongly Planes is one of the best. I get more support here than I did at my last company, (the last few years there). This is not an easy industry, especially in the summer season, it can be very stressful. From the day I started at Planes I felt the support and help from management down to everyone of my Team members, in every department. Planes is a great TEAM!!

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Position: Maintenance and Facilities Support Associate

Location: Columbus, OH

Job Id:641-035

# of Openings:1

Maintenance and Facilities Support Associate
Location: Columbus, Ohio 43228
Department: Facilities
Employment Status: Non-Exempt | Hourly
Compensation: $22.00 to $25.00 an hour

The Company:

We are a global company with local values. What started with a single truck in 1921 in Cincinnati, Ohio has become a third-generation, family-owned business. Our goal is to move our customers to their next big milestone. Whether that's helping a person move one block or solving complex supply chain problems, we're here to help you move forward with confidence.

The Role:

We are seeking a dependable, hands-on Maintenance and Facilities Support Associate to support the maintenance and daily operations of our facilities, grounds, equipment, and warehouse. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety in their workday and takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean, and operational environment. The successful candidate will assist with facility upkeep, grounds maintenance, snow removal, basic equipment repairs, forklift maintenance, and warehouse support. Flexibility to assist in warehouse and field operations as needed is essential.

Qualifications:

• Perform light building and facility maintenance and repairs.
• Conduct routine grounds and lot maintenance to ensure a clean and professional appearance.
• Clean sidewalks, entryways, and common areas.
• Perform snow removal and operate snow-plowing equipment during winter weather events.
• Identify and report facility maintenance needs to management.
• Move and position trailers each morning as operational needs require.
• Perform light truck and trailer repairs and maintenance.
• Jump-start vehicles and equipment as needed.
• Conduct basic forklift inspections and general maintenance.
• Assist with maintaining company vehicles, trailers, and equipment in safe working condition.
• Assist warehouse personnel with daily warehouse operations as needed.
• Operate forklifts and material-handling equipment safely.
• Load, unload, move, and organize inventory and equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.
• Flex into warehouse operations during peak periods or staffing needs.
• Occasionally assist field crews with operational projects and assignments.
• Support moving, relocation, or logistics operations when needed.

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to operate a forklift and maintain power equipment certification.
• Experience working in a fast-paced warehouse, logistics, moving, storage, or distribution environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to service excellence.

Preferred:

• Previous warehouse lead, supervisor, or team leadership experience.
• Experience in the household goods moving, relocation, storage, logistics, or transportation industry.
• Experience handling furniture, household goods, and customer-owned property.

Pay & Benefits:
If hired as full time: this position comes with a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include:

• Competitive pay: $22 to $25 per hour
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Accident, critical illness insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 75 pounds regularly.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Comfortable working around warehouse equipment, vehicles, and maintenance tools.
• Ability to safely perform snow removal and grounds maintenance tasks.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who:

• Takes initiative and works well with minimal supervision.
• Enjoys a variety of responsibilities throughout the day.
• Has strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Values teamwork and is willing to support multiple departments.
• Maintains a positive attitude and commitment to safety.

At Planes, everything starts with culture. Our TEAM culture is part of our DNA: it's evident in how we speak, in the choices we make, and in how we interact with our customers and with each other. We prioritize our culture because we know it's what makes us different - and it's what drives us to grow, and evolve, together. Transparency in Coverage Rule (opens in new tab) This link leads to the machine readable files that are made available in response to the federal Transparency in Coverage Rule and includes negotiated service rates and out-of-network allowed amounts between health plans and healthcare providers. The machine-readable files are formatted to allow researchers, regulators, and application developers to more easily access and analyze data. EEO (opens in new tab) - Planes is an equal employment opportunity employer. The company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any other protected categories. It is also the company’s policy to comply with all applicable federal state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.