Maintenance Crew Member

We have a part-time opening for a Maintenance Crew Member.

Must be able to work various shifts per week.

• Be authorized to work in the United States.

American Retail Services is searching for an experienced Maintenance Crew Member!  This is a great opportunity to grow with an expanding company! Every associate is part of our team in a casual workplace where creativity, enthusiasm, innovative thinking and a sense of purpose drives our company towards excellence.

Founded in September of 1999, American Retail Services has grown from 6 locations in California to 143 locations in Washington, Oregon, California, Arizona, Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico and Utah.  With the continued loyalty of our customer base feeding our passion, we plan to grow and expand our services for all customers.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and passionate team. The maintenance crew member shall perform a variety of tasks in the maintenance and repair of store sites.

Location: Home base will be Oregon, but candidate will work on a where and as needed basis

Hours: Hours are varied, candidate must be flexible

Salary: Competitive with benefits package

Job Description:

• Maintaining equipment on and around store sites
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to fix them correctly
• Repair or replace defective equipment
• Reassembling equipment
• Preventative maintenance: ensure that machines continue to run smoothly and that building systems continue to operate efficiently

Preferred Candidate will have the following skills/ experience:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Possess basic welding and fabrication skills
• The ability to diagnose, repair, install, wire and maintain production and hydraulic equipment
• Electrical knowledge preferred
• General, numeric and mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred but not required
• Strong multitasker with excellent time management skills
• Ability to adapt easily to climate and environmental changes
• Not afraid of heights 

SECTION BELOW MAINLY REFERRING TO LANDSCAPING DUTIES

Daily/Weekly tasks:

1. Daily preparation of trucks and equipment

• Report at designated start time to prepare/review the days schedule with the Grounds Maintenance Manager and prepare for the day.
• Load/fill gas cans, mowers, tools and necessary equipment. Secure all equipment.
• Check truck oil, fluids, tire pressure, proper trailer connection, and all lights are in working condition.

2. Perform and manage landscape installation and maintenance tasks on ARS property

• Work in conjunction with the Grounds Maintenance Manager to ensure the work sold is implemented efficiently and according to the contract specifications.
• Manage and perform all tasks with spring operations included but not limited to leaf and debris removal, bed edging and mulch installation.
• Manage and perform all tasks of daily grounds maintenance including but not limited to mowing, string trimming, edging, blowing of curbs and sidewalks.
• Provide “On the job” training of crew members so that they are able effectively and efficiently perform necessary tasks of all grounds maintenance services provided.
• Hand pull weeds as necessary. Spray Roundup if certified as a technician.
• Help to clean site by removing trash, limbs, rocks, debris etc.
• Prune shrubs, remove shrub and tree debris.
• Report damaged or broken equipment to your immediate manager.
• Oversee proper safety equipment and Personal Protective Equipment usage and practices of the crew.
• Communicate customer’s questions or concerns immediately with the Grounds Maintenance Manager. Update customer with the status of the work progress if requested.

3. End of the day duties.

• Complete all time sheets including crew members. Inventory and report materials used on the job.
• Unload/load equipment and material for the next day, clean out truck/trailer by removing trash, debris, etc. daily.
• Report damaged or broken equipment to your immediate manager.
• Fill truck, mowers, equipment, and cans with gas in preparation for the next day.
• Perform daily maintenance of equipment with cleaning, changing air filters, sharpening blades, checking fluid levels, etc.
• Wash truck – weekly or as indicated by the Landscape Install Manager.