Maintenance Associate

Scheels; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) with Roth options

Employee discounts

Health coverage

Job summary

Scheels is seeking a Maintenance Associate to build, repair, and install facility fixtures, cabinetry, flooring, wall coverings, windows, and doors across the store. You will inspect for safety on the sales floor and assist with floor moves and displays.

The role requires physical ability to lift heavy objects, independence in problem solving, and the stamina to work Monday through Friday with occasional nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have an associate’s degree or 1-2 years of related experience.
• Ability to perform physical tasks and operate basic tools safely.

Responsibilities

• Build, repair, and install facility fixtures, cabinetry, flooring, and partitions
• Perform daily safety inspections on the sales floor and store
• Assist with floor moves, displays, and other retail floor duties
• Maintain amusement rides, attractions, and simulators where applicable
• Coordinate with outside vendors for equipment like elevators, HVAC, and boilers
• Be a good teammate and assist others as needed

Education

Associate or 1-2 years related experience

Tools

Hand tools

Safety awareness

Job description

Scheels Company Goals:

We strive to be the best retailer in the USA in the eyes and minds of our customers, associates, and business partners.

Job Details

Description

Scheels Company Goals:

We strive to be the best retailer in the USA in the eyes and minds of our customers, associates, and business partners.

What We Commit To – Our Employee Ownership Values

• Delivering a Personalized WOW Customer Experience
• Every customer interaction is an opportunity to exceed expectations
• We focus on making every visit memorable, personalized, and impactful
• Having a Team-First, Winning Mentality
• We succeed together by supporting one another and celebrating team wins.
• Collaboration and unity drive our performance and customer experience.
• Learning and Adapting to Constant Change
• We embrace growth, innovation, and feedback
• Change is not a barrier–it’s a catalyst for improvement and excellence
• Taking Pride in Our Work and Thinking Like Owners
• Every task matters, and we take full responsibility for the results.
• Ownership means accountability, care, and drive to go above and beyond.
• Expecting Honesty and Integrity in All That We Do
• Trust is the foundation of our relationships–with customers and with each other.
• We act with transparency, fairness, and respect at all times.

Responsibilities

• Have the skillset and ability to build, repair, and install facility fixtures, cabinetry, flooring, wall coverings, windows, doors, and partitions
• Be diligent about looking for safety issues while on the sales floor and throughout the store
• Assist with floor moves, building of displays, and other miscellaneous duties relating to the retail floor
• Perform daily inspection and maintenance of all amusement rides, attractions, and simulators
• Assist outside service companies and vendors in all applicable areas of the facility not maintained by the in-house maintenance team. These include, but are not limited to: escalator, elevator, conveyors, HVAC, boiler, irrigation system, sprinkler system, generators, aquarium, restaurant equipment, and landscaping
• Be knowledgeable of all equipment and tools, and how to use them properly
• Be a good teammate and assist other associates with any task as necessary
• Possess the physical ability to perform the tasks of a maintenance associate
• Have the ability to work independently and problem solve

Compensation

Starting $38,000-$41,000 annually

Schedule Requirements

This position is typically Monday through Friday, but could include occasional nights, weekends and holidays if needed.

Education & Experience

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of an associate’s degree from a 2-year college or technical school, or 1-2 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements/Lifting Requirements

Must be able to sit, stand, bend at the waist, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push/pull, lift, talk, and hear with or without reasonable accommodation.

Very heavy work –

Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Scheels cares about the health and safety of our Associates. Associates are expected to follow all safety procedures and perform their job duties in a fashion that minimizes the risk of injury.

Benefits

At SCHEELS, we offer a full range of benefits, including an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k) with Roth options, associate discounts, and full health coverage—including medical, HSA, dental, and vision. We also offer accident and hospital indemnity insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, and time to recharge through paid time off, holiday pay, maternity leave, and bereavement leave. (Note: Additional leave benefits may apply based on your state of employment.)

Learn more about what it means to be an owner at SCHEELS on our Careers Page.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Scheels is an equal employment opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Scheels will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals when appropriate.