Facilities Maintenance Generalist

About the role

Hy-Vee is hiring a Facilities Maintenance Generalist for its Chariton Distribution Center. The role reports to the Maintenance Manager and covers preventative maintenance and general repairs of facility assets, in a mix of warehouse and outdoor work. Applicants must be 18 years or older.

Key responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of the Maintenance Manager in the service and repair of all facility assets.
• Observe all safety and sanitation rules and regulations.
• Perform maintenance and repair of rack systems, dock equipment, lighting systems, and mechanical, electrical and other physical structures.
• Carry out building maintenance such as painting, drywall and plaster, masonry work and grounds maintenance.
• Complete other job-related duties and special projects as required.
• Report to work when scheduled and on time.

Required profile

• Proven safety knowledge of repair and machine liability.
• General maintenance experience is a plus.
• High school education or equivalent preferred; trade school or vocational schooling in a related area preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 to 100 pounds occasionally, 25 to 50 pounds frequently, and 10 to 20 pounds constantly.
• Working conditions include warehouse and outdoor settings with exposure to dirt, noise, temperature extremes, dampness, vibrations, moving equipment, chemicals or solvents and electrical shock.

Required skills

• Own hand tools; standard shop or repair tools such as hammer drill, grinder, welder, drills, skill saw and chop saw.
• Frequent operation of a tractor, stacker and pallet jack.
• Contact with parts suppliers.