Maintenance Utility

Michaels Stores; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Telemedicine services

Flexible spending accounts

Commuter benefits

Tuition assistance

Adoption assistance

Voluntary insurance options

Job summary

The Michaels Companies, Inc. operates a DC facility in Lancaster, California, seeking a non-technical maintenance support role. You will perform battery changes, cleaning, and basic preventative maintenance, coordinating with the Facilities Maintenance team.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of related experience, with emphasis on safety, time management, and independent work. Roles involve lifting and operating powered equipment in a warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalency preferred; additional relevant training is a plus.
• 1+ years of comparable experience preferred, demonstrating relevant skills and abilities
• Ability to perform frequent lifting and carrying of 5–60 pounds and operate powered equipment

Responsibilities

• Performs battery changes as required.
• Collects trash, cardboard, and shrinkwrap for disposal and housekeeping.
• Operates the Sweeper/Scrubber to clean aisles and work areas, coordinating with workflow.
• Assists Facilities Technicians in preventative maintenance, installation, and repair of powered equipment.
• Completes preventative maintenance on sweeper/scrubber, bailer systems, and dock levelers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent work

Time management

Communication

Physical stamina

Education

High school education or equivalency

Tools

Sweeper/Scrubber

Bailer systems

Dock levelers

Job description

DC-Lancaster

Performs general non-technical maintenance support for the Distribution Center (DC) and the Facilities Maintenance team.

Major Activities

• Performs battery changes as required.
• Collects trash, cardboard, and shrinkwrap throughout the DC for proper disposal, supporting the overall housekeeping efforts of the facility.
• Operates the Sweeper/Scrubber to clean the aisles and work areas in the DC, coordinating with workflow appropriately to minimize impact.
• Assists Facilities Technicians in the preventative maintenance, installation, and repair of powered equipment within the DC as appropriate. Completes preventative maintenance on the sweeper/scrubber, bailer systems, and dock levelers.
• Performs other related duties (e.g., for building projects) as assigned.

Other

• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively to complete assigned tasks
• Stays focused on tasks and adjusts to new work priorities
• Effective communication skills to provide updates to the team and interact effectively with team members

Preferred Education

• High school education or equivalency preferred; additional relevant training is a plus

Preferred Type Of Experience The Job Requires

• 1+ years of comparable experience preferred, demonstrating relevant skills and abilities

Physical Requirements

• Frequent lifting and carrying of product/items weighing 5 to 60 pounds
• Frequent pushing or pulling of material and/or equipment
• Frequent standing when working and when driving powered industrial equipment
• Frequent walking, primarily in the warehouse
• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling and twisting
• Regular repetitive motion and substantial movement of the wrists, hands and/or fingers

Work Environment

• Ongoing exposure to extreme temperatures dependent on external climate and proximity to dock doors/exits
• Ongoing moderate noise level from DC conveyor/sortation system and powered industrial equipment
• Occasional vibration if/when operating powered industrial equipment
• Potential exposure to fumes and airborne particles

Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.

Total Base Pay Range For This Position

$18.00 - $20.00

This position may be eligible for overtime compensation in accordance with state and local laws.

At The Michaels Companies Inc., our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity and celebration. As the leading destination for creating and celebrating in North America, we operate over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.comandMichaels.ca.The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative. For more information, please visitwww.michaels.com.

Michaels offers a range of benefits to support team members and their families. Depending on position and eligibility, team members may have access to a 401(k) with employer match, an Employee Assistance Program, medical, dental, and vision coverage, telemedicine services, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and various voluntary insurance options. All team members enjoy everyday perks such as employee discounts and access to partner discount programs. For a summary of benefits, visit the Michaels Benefits at a Glance page. For additional information regarding benefits, visit MIKBenefits.com

Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all customers to create, innovate and be better together.

Applicants and Employees in Unincorporated Los Angeles County: Michaels reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: engage with customers, including minors, including unsupervised minors, and other Team members, especially in high stress situations; accessing company information, assets, property, and products, including cash, checks, and credit card information; and appropriately handling such information, including confidential and personal information of customers and Team Members. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Michaels is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with this commitment, Michaels will assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the job, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Customer Care at 1-800-642-4235 (1800-MICHAEL).

EEOC Know Your Rights Poster in English

EEOC Know Your Rights Poster in Spanish

EEOC Poster Optimized for Screen Readers

Federal FMLA Poster

Federal EPPAC Poster