Maintenance Assistant - 1st Shift (6am-2:30pm, Sunday-Thursday)

Job Summary

Barnes & Noble Reno Distribution Center is HIRING! Currently, we are looking to fill the role of a Maintenance Assistant!

Starting Rate of Pay

Starting rate of pay of $20.00/hr

Benefit Offerings

• Generous up to 50% employee discounts available to use in our stores, online, and cafés!
• Sick Pay
• Vacation
• Personal Days and Company Holidays
• 401(k)
• Health Benefits (Medical, Prescription, Vision and Dental)
• Disability
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off including paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• Company Paid Holidays
• Transit
• Tuition Reimbursement

What You Do

• Work as a team member to resolve minor repair functions
• Assists Technicians with repairs and adjustment to equipment and facilities as directed by the maintenance supervisor
• Performs assigned tasks with a high sense of urgency
• Provides assistance to technicians with preventative maintenance (PM) according to schedules; cleans and lubricates, checks fluid levels on equipment to minimize downtime
• Assembling and moving furniture to keep the facility operating
• Cleaning and painting to keep the facility clean and presentable
• Performing general cleanup and other tasks as assigned
• Practicing safe work habits while protecting company assets and promoting corporate safety policies
• Exposure to working at heights and use of ladders, Man lifts, Forklifts, Carts while following safety guidelines when these conditions are present
• Maintaining battery change log
• Assists Technicians with general upkeep of conveyor systems, racking, dock doors, and lighting throughout the warehouse
• Supports cleaning and care of mechanical areas, battery charging areas, and utility closets
• Afford support with snow removal and other seasonal maintenance tasks

Knowledge & Experience

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing as well as follow directions in a detailed and accurate manner
• General mechanical knowledge and/or mechanical aptitude
• Comfortable working with and around machinery; working at heights
• Experience driving forklifts and other lifting equipment, and other machinery
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Safety knowledge and awareness; ability to identify and communicate hazards
• Conscious team player and maintain a strong sense of urgency
• Continuous body movement and the ability to stand for long periods of time and lift, push, and pull a maximum of 50 lbs
• Experience with basic facility maintenance tasks such as painting, light plumbing, or minor electrical work

Expected Behaviors

• Punctual and Reliable
• Build collaborative working relationships across the organization
• Is an active listener
• Strong follow up skills
• Shows respect and kindness to all fellow booksellers
• Acts with empathy and care for others
• Enjoys helping others succeed
• Takes initiative to learn new tasks and grow skillset in maintenance-related work
• Demonstrates pride in keeping the facility clean, safe, and functioning smoothly