Maintenance Associate (Part Time, Flexible Schedule)

Adams Fairacre Farms, Inc.; City of Middletown (NY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

DailyPay

Employee Discount

Pet Insurance (voluntary)

Job summary

Adams Fairacre Farms, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Associate to help keep our store clean, safe, and welcoming for customers and staff. You will assist customers, load heavy items, and perform general cleaning and maintenance throughout the store and property.

The role emphasizes teamwork, a positive attitude, and a commitment to Adams' values of service and quality. Flexibility to handle various tasks and a willingness to work outdoors and in different weather conditions are important.

Qualifications

• Customer service oriented with a welcoming attitude.
• Ability to work as part of a team to maintain a clean, safe store.
• Willingness to perform cleaning and maintenance tasks as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, helpful service and assist customers, including loading heavy items.
• Keep store floors and walkways clean and safe by sweeping, mopping, and handling spills.
• Maintain clean and stocked bathrooms at all times.
• Remove carts and take out garbage as needed.
• Perform general property upkeep, including shoveling, salting, sanding, and basic landscaping.
• Sweep and maintain exterior walkways.
• Complete additional cleaning or maintenance tasks as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Safety conscious

Physical endurance

Adaptability

Friendly demeanor

Heavy item handling

Tools

Floor scrubber

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Description

Maintenance
Job Description

Reports To: Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Associate

Who we are at Adams

At Adams, we prioritize creating a warm and welcoming environment for both our customers and team members. We believe exceptional customer service goes beyond meeting needs-it's about treating everyone with genuine respect, kindness, and appreciation. Each team member is expected to greet customers personally, serve them with friendly, polite, and knowledgeable assistance, and always put customer needs above other tasks. Additionally, we value a workplace where employees treat each other with the same courtesy and respect as our customers, fostering a collaborative and supportive atmosphere that reflects our commitment to service excellence.

What we're looking for

Adams employees are expected to provide friendly service to our valuable customers, ensuring that each experience reflects the commitment to providing quality products that Adams is known for. For the Maintenance Associate, this means ensuring the entire store is clean, safe, and well-maintained, addressing issues promptly, and supporting a welcoming environment for both customers and employees through consistent upkeep and care.

Your Day-to-Day

• Provide friendly, helpful service and assist customers when needed, including loading heavy items
• Keep store floors and walkways clean and safe by sweeping, mopping, handling spills, and using wet floor signs
• Maintain clean and stocked bathrooms at all times
• Remove carts from the parking lot and take out garbage as needed
• Perform general property upkeep, including shoveling, salting, sanding, and basic landscaping
• Sweep and maintain the cleanliness of exterior walkways
• Complete additional cleaning or maintenance tasks IF assigned, including using a floor scrubber or making local customer deliveries

What you bring to the Farm

• Keeping a clean and safe environment to shop and work in
• Assisting customers at any moment when needed
• Ability to demonstrate and set the example for Adams' culture and values
• Willingness to work collaboratively and communicate with a team of co-workers and managers
• Exhibit enthusiasm, positivity and/or knowledge about Adams' products and quality
  

Working Conditions

• Consistently move, adjust, and position items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Pushing up to 6-7 carts at a time.
• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions and temperatures.
• Occasionally ascend/descend a stepstool, stepladder, and/or ladder
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers for duration of shift
• Communicate with others to exchange information
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks including in tight and confined spaces

Perks of the Job

At Adams, we believe in recognizing and rewarding excellent work with competitive compensation and meaningful benefits. In addition to quality compensation, at Adams you can expect generous medical, dental and vision coverage (for applicable roles), voluntary benefits like pet insurance, paid time off and holiday pay, flexible pay schedules with DailyPay, and best of all, our generous Employee Discount.

The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions - including skill sets, experience, training, certifications and other business needs.

At Adams, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each situation. We're committed to providing a supportive and rewarding environment that helps our team members thrive - both professionally and personally.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general responsibilities of this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required for this position. It is understood that these responsibilities are subject to the needs of the business and therefore Adams retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

I understand that other responsibilities may be required and confirm that I am able to carry out the duties of this position.