Application:

Please email your resume to Erin Cherney cherneel@milwaukee.k12.wi.us 

The Maintenance Utility Worker is responsible for overseeing material process operations and coordinating maintenance tasks to ensure completion. Duties of this position include, care and cleaning of floors, restocking supplies around the facility, removal and proper disposal of waste, receiving and stocking inventory.

Responsible for observing safe work habits and maintaining cleanliness of work area. Communicates with supervisor his/her daily activities, anomalies in work areas, and unsafe conditions

Major Job Duties/Accountability:

·         Operates hand and powered forklift trucks to transport materials, machine parts, scrap, etc. on company premises

·         Includes both inside and outside work involving lubrication, plumbing, painting, some carpentry, and limited sheet metal fabrication

·         Responsible for proper documentation of stock location and transportation of material

·         Performs sweeping, cleaning and chip hauling duties in assigned plant areas

·         Truck refuse and recyclables to disposal areas

·         Works with the Environmental & Safety manager to support and maintain the hazardous waste storage area and transports hazardous waste to and from the waste storage area and dock area

·         Empty recyclable (plastic and cardboard) and refuse containers throughout the manufacturing facility

·         Weigh and record weights of recyclables in computer system and load recyclable truck as needed

·         Break down cardboard and operate cardboard bailing equipment

·         Responsible for miscellaneous other assignments such as washing windows, walls, machines, maintain requisition supplies, change light bulbs and shovel snow, and grounds keeping when required.

·         Utilize maintenance management software to get work assignments and record labor

Qualifications:

·         No previous experience required

·         High School degree required

·         Basic computer skills

·         Ability to pass internal forklift and hazmat training if applicable

·         Ability to work independently with little supervision

·         Maintains open communication and positive working relationships with staff

·         Basic math skills

·         Ability to read, write and speak English

Working Conditions:

·          Depending on the assigned department, must be able to demonstrate the ability to lift up to 60 pounds, and complete an audiogram test