Maintenance Assistant - 1st Shift (6am-2:30pm, Sunday-Thursday)

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 50% employee discounts

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading bookseller distribution center in Reno is hiring a Maintenance Assistant to handle daily maintenance tasks, support technicians, and ensure a safe working environment. The starting pay is $20/hr, and generous benefits like paid time off and discounts are offered. Candidates should have mechanical knowledge and experience with machinery. Prior warehouse or industrial maintenance experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow directions accurately.
• Comfortable and experienced working with machinery.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed.
• Prior experience in maintenance or warehouse environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance and minor repairs.
• Assist Technicians with equipment upkeep.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the facility.
• Perform facility maintenance tasks such as painting.

Skills

Communication skills

Mechanical knowledge

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Ability to multitask

Tools

Forklift

Basic hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Barnes & Noble Reno Distribution Center is HIRING! Currently, we are looking to fill the role of a Maintenance Assistant!

Starting rate of pay of $20.00/hr

Benefit Offerings

• Generous up to 50% employee discounts available to use in our stores, online, and cafés!
• Sick Pay, Vacation, Personal Days and Company Holidays, 401(k), Health Benefits (Medical, Prescription, Vision and Dental), Disability, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Parental Leave and more!

As a Maintenance Assistant, you will perform daily maintenance functions such as minor repairs, cleaning, lubrication, assisting and partnering with Maintenance Technicians with various repairs and projects as well as operating warehouse equipment such as: Floor scrubber, Cardboard baler, Cardboard compactor, forklift battery changer and various types of lift equipment.

What You Do

• Work as a team member to resolve minor repair functions
• Assists Technicians with repairs and adjustment to equipment and facilities as directed by the maintenance supervisor
• Performs assigned tasks with a high sense of urgency
• Provides assistance to technicians with preventative maintenance (PM) according to schedules; cleans and lubricates, checks fluid levels on equipment to minimize downtime
• Assembling and moving furniture to keep the facility operating.
• Changing light bulbs mounting hardware and painting to keep the facility clean and presentable.
• Performs general cleanup and other tasks as assigned
• Practices safe work habits while protecting company assets and promoting corporate safety policies
• Exposure to working at heights and use of ladders, Man lifts, Forklifts, Carts while following safety guidelines when these conditions are present
• Work environment may include working around moving mechanical parts, caustic chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, extreme heat or extreme cold, and outside weather conditions, and consistently follows safety guidelines when these conditions are present
• Maintains battery change log.
• Assists Technicians with general upkeep of conveyor systems, racking, dock doors, and lighting throughout the warehouse
• Supports cleaning and care of mechanical areas, battery charging areas, and utility closets
• Assist with snow removal and other seasonal maintenance tasks

Knowledge & Experience

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing as well as follow directions in a detailed and accurate manner
• General mechanical knowledge and/or mechanical aptitude
• Comfortable working with and around machinery; working at heights
• Experience driving forklifts and other lifting equipment, and other machinery
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Safety knowledge and awareness; ability to identify and communicate hazards conscious team player and maintain a strong sense of urgency
• Continuous body movement and the ability to stand for long periods of time and lift, push, and pull a maximum of 50 lbs; experience with team lifts/lifting procedures
• Flexibility to work overtime to meet business requirements
• Basic knowledge on proper use of basic hand tools (power tools preferred)
• Communicate to all levels of employees and management in an effective manner
• Can multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Has demonstrated the ability to work in a safe manner
• Prior experience in a warehouse, distribution center, or industrial maintenance environment OR related mechanical experience required
• Experience with basic facility maintenance tasks such as painting, light plumbing, or minor electrical work

Expected Behaviors

• Punctual and Reliable
• Build collaborative working relationships across the organization.
• Is an active listener.
• Strong follow up skills.
• Shows respect and kindness to all fellow booksellers.
• Acts with empathy and care for others.
• Enjoys helping others succeed.
• Takes initiative to learn new tasks and grow skillset in maintenance-related work
• Demonstrates pride in keeping the facility clean, safe, and functioning smoothly