Maintenance Associate

Rural King; New Philadelphia (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Associate discounts

Training and professional development

Career opportunities with a company if

A collaborative, team-focused work env

Job summary

Rural King is seeking a Maintenance Associate to keep the store and surrounding areas clean, safe, and organized. You will perform routine cleaning, basic repairs, and upkeep, including floor scrubbing, light bulb changes, and reporting safety hazards.

You’ll unload trucks, stock and zone areas, assist customers and coworkers, and participate in training. Rural King's values—People First, Integrity, Attitude, Initiative, Teamwork—guide daily work and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, push, and/or pull 30 pounds repetitively and 31–50 pounds intermittently.
• Ability to navigate and access all areas of the store and related facilities.
• Ability to perform cleaning, maintenance, and physical store-support tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and associates.
• Close vision required for computer-related activities.

Responsibilities

• Clean floors, restrooms, fixtures, and exterior areas; operate a floor scrubber; empty trash; restock supplies.
• Perform basic maintenance and repairs, including changing light bulbs and minor plumbing issues.
• Identify and report safety hazards, maintenance needs, and malfunctioning equipment.
• Assist with unloading trucks, stocking, zoning, and other store activities as needed.
• Provide friendly and professional support to customers and associates.
• Participate in cross-training and required learning opportunities.
• Demonstrate Rural King’s values of People First, Integrity, Attitude, Initiative, Teamwork, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Physical stamina

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Job description

Overview

Build Your Career with Rural King

Rural King is seeking a Maintenance Associate to maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized store environment. This role supports routine cleaning, basic repairs, safety, and upkeep of the store and surrounding areas.

Related Job Titles

Maintenance Associate Store Maintenance Associate Retail Maintenance Associate Facilities Associate Janitorial Associate Custodian Store Custodian

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

Cleaning & Maintenance

• Maintain the cleanliness, safety, and appearance of the store and surrounding areas by cleaning floors, restrooms, breakrooms, fixtures, displays, parking lots, and exterior areas; operating a floor scrubber; emptying trash; and restocking supplies.
• Perform basic maintenance and repairs, including changing light bulbs, addressing minor plumbing issues, and repairing damaged fixtures.
• Identify and report safety hazards, maintenance needs, and malfunctioning equipment.

Store Support

• Assist with unloading trucks, stocking, zoning, and other store activities as needed.
• Provide friendly and professional support to customers and associates.
• Participate in cross-training and required learning opportunities.
• Demonstrate Rural King’s values of People First, Integrity, Attitude, Initiative, Teamwork, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, push, and/or pull 30 pounds repetitively and 31–50 pounds intermittently.
• Ability to navigate and access all areas of the store and related facilities.
• Ability to perform cleaning, maintenance, and physical store-support tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and associates.
• Close vision required for computer-related activities.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Why Join Rural King?

At Rural King, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable skills while supporting a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for customers and associates.

When you join our team, you'll enjoy:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Associate discounts
• Training and professional development
• Career opportunities with a company that promotes from within
• A collaborative, team-focused work environment

Compensation

Exact compensation determined by factors such as geographic location, education, certifications, experience, job level, shift, and organizational needs. Eligible associates may also receive overtime pay in compliance with applicable laws.