Utility General OperatorMaintenance
Baltimore, MD - USA
Job Summary
Position Summary
The Utility General Operator Maintenance employee is responsible for supporting the safe clean and efficient operation and maintenance of a facility building or work site. This position performs a variety of general labor housekeeping material-handling basic maintenance and operational support duties. The employee may assist operators mechanics electricians and other maintenance personnel as needed while following established safety procedures and company policies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintain clean orderly and safe work areas throughout the facility and job site.
- Sweep and clean floors remove trash and debris and maintain general housekeeping standards.
- Perform basic maintenance and minor repairs such as replacing light bulbs addressing minor leaks and making simple adjustments or repairs.
- Assist maintenance personnel with routine maintenance activities and other assigned tasks.
- Load unload lift carry and move tools equipment materials supplies and other items as required.
- Assist Operators electricians mechanics and other employees with routine work and operational activities.
- Perform basic outdoor maintenance including grass cutting snow removal shoveling salting plowing clearing walkways removing debris and maintaining exterior areas.
- Operate basic hand tools power tools and equipment in accordance with training and safety requirements.
- Assist with general facility and equipment upkeep as directed by supervisors.
- Report unsafe conditions equipment problems leaks damage or other maintenance concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
- Follow written and verbal instructions and complete assigned work in a timely and professional manner.
- Perform other general utility maintenance housekeeping and operational duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Abilities
- Ability to safely lift carry push and pull heavy materials and equipment.
- Ability to stand walk bend stoop kneel and work for extended periods.
- Ability to use basic hand tools and power equipment safely.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to work independently as well as effectively with Operators Maintenance personnel and other team members.
- Basic mechanical or maintenance skills are preferred.
- Strong commitment to workplace safety cleanliness and proper work practices.
- Reliable attendance punctuality and willingness to perform a variety of physical and general utility duties.
Safety Requirements
- Follow all company facility and applicable occupational safety rules and procedures.
- Properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Follow lockout/tagout and other applicable safety procedures when performing assigned work.
- Operate tools equipment and machinery only when properly trained and authorized.
- Immediately report unsafe conditions injuries spills equipment defects or other hazards to a supervisor.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area to help prevent accidents and injuries.
Physical Requirements
This position requires frequent standing walking bending lifting carrying pushing pulling climbing and reaching. The employee must be capable of safely handling materials and equipment of varying weights and working in both indoor and outdoor environments. The position may require working in varying weather conditions around noise dust machinery and other normal industrial or job-site conditions.
Working Conditions
The Utility General Operator Maintenance position may involve work in a facility warehouse production area mechanical area outdoor work site or other designated locations. Employees may be exposed to varying temperatures noise dust moving equipment and other workplace conditions. Appropriate training and PPE will be provided or required in accordance with company policies.
USALCO is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law. As a general policy USALCO does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.