Maintenance Associate

Merola Tile; Manalapan Township (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Merola Tile is seeking a reliable Maintenance Associate to keep our facility safe, clean, and running efficiently. You will perform facility maintenance, repairs, janitorial duties, and groundskeeping to ensure a productive environment for employees daily.

This role requires a proactive attitude with a willingness to handle a variety of tasks and see the immediate impact of your work. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment (tugger, walker, rider, baler).
• Ability to operate facility equipment (sweeper, scrubber).

Responsibilities

• Follow cleaning and safety protocols to maintain a safe environment.
• Complete minor facility repairs and janitorial duties.
• Perform minor equipment repairs and report major issues to management.
• Operate and maintain systems, tools, or equipment required for daily tasks.
• Report major repairs or structural issues needing skilled labor to supervisor.
• Keep work areas clean, safe, and organized.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms, breakrooms, offices, and common areas.
• Sweep, mop, dust, vacuum, remove trash, and disinfect surfaces as needed.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Warehouse equipment operation

Facility equipment operation

Education

High School diploma, GED, or equivalent

Job description

Every great operation starts with a great facility. We're looking for a reliable, hands-on Maintenance Associate who takes pride in keeping our workplace safe, clean, and running efficiently. In this role, you'll perform facility maintenance, repairs, janitorial duties, and groundskeeping to help ensure employees have a safe and productive environment every day. If you're proactive, enjoy variety in your work, and like seeing the immediate impact of what you accomplish, this is the opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

• Follow established cleaning and safety protocols to ensure a safe environment for all employees
• Complete minor facility repairs and perform basic janitorial duties.
• Perform minor equipment repairs and report any major issues to management
• Operate and maintain systems, tools, or equipment required for daily tasks.
• Report major repairs or structural issues requiring skilled labor to supervisor
• Keeps all work areas clean, safe, and organized.
• Conduct general cleaning and sanitizing of restrooms, breakrooms, offices, and common areas.
• Sweep, mop, dust, vacuum, remove trash, and disinfect surfaces as needed.
• Cleans and disinfects toilets and replenishes supplies such as toilet paper, soap, and paper towels.
• Ensure safe and organized workspaces; follow proper waste disposal practices.
• Performs any grounds keeping, including general landscaping, snow/ice removal, etc.
• Exhibit a cooperative and respectful attitude; perform other duties as assigned

Other Duties

• Works in a safe and responsible manner to create an injury-free and incident-free workplace.
• Comply with all job-related safety and other training requirements.
• Keeps management informed of area activities and of any significant problems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, required.
• Valid driver’s license,
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment, including tugger, walker, rider, baler
• Ability to operate facility equipment, including sweeper and scrubbe

Physical Requirements

Regularly perform physical tasks in a warehouse environment, including standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting or moving materials/move up to 50 lbs. Must be able to safely handle boxes, pallets, and other items using proper lifting techniques or approved mechanical aids. Occasional team lifting may be required for heavier or awkward loads. Reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role in accordance with applicable laws.

Additional Notes

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

COMPETENCIES

Teamwork--Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Attendance/Punctuality--Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability--Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Quantity--Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

Safety and Security--Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Adaptability--Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Quality Management--Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

COMPANY CORE VALUES

We stay true to our mission statement "Improving Homes. Improving Lives." With our product we improve homes, but it is with our collective effort that we improve lives. Our Fundamentalsdescribe the values, behaviors, principles, and practices that are the foundation of our unique workplace. It explains how we relate to each other, our clients, and even our suppliers. It’s who we are, and it’s what drives our extraordinary success. It’s our commitment to each other to improve our lives

22. BE RESPONSIBLE WITH COMPANY RESOURCES

23. BE POSITIVE

25. MAKE IT FEEL LIKE HOME

26. CREATE A GREAT IMPRESSION

27. TREASURE, PROTECT, AND PROMOTE OUR REPUTATION