Maintenance and Facilities Support Associate

Location: Columbus, Ohio 43228

Department: Facilities

Employment Status: Non-Exempt | Hourly

Compensation: $22.00 to $25.00 an hour

The Company: We are a global company with local values. What started with a single truck in 1921 in Cincinnati, Ohio has become a third-generation, family-owned business. Our goal is to move our customers to their next big milestone. Whether that's helping a person move one block or solving complex supply chain problems, we're here to help you move forward with confidence.

The Role: We are seeking a dependable, hands-on Maintenance and Facilities Support Associate to support the maintenance and daily operations of our facilities, grounds, equipment, and warehouse. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety in their workday and takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean, and operational environment. The successful candidate will assist with facility upkeep, grounds maintenance, snow removal, basic equipment repairs, forklift maintenance, and warehouse support. Flexibility to assist in warehouse and field operations as needed is essential.

Qualifications:

• Perform light building and facility maintenance and repairs.
• Conduct routine grounds and lot maintenance to ensure a clean and professional appearance.
• Clean sidewalks, entryways, and common areas.
• Perform snow removal and operate snow-plowing equipment during winter weather events.
• Identify and report facility maintenance needs to management.
• Move and position trailers each morning as operational needs require.
• Perform light truck and trailer repairs and maintenance.
• Jump-start vehicles and equipment as needed.
• Conduct basic forklift inspections and general maintenance.
• Assist with maintaining company vehicles, trailers, and equipment in safe working condition.
• Assist warehouse personnel with daily warehouse operations as needed.
• Operate forklifts and material-handling equipment safely.
• Load, unload, move, and organize inventory and equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.
• Flex into warehouse operations during peak periods or staffing needs.
• Occasionally assist field crews with operational projects and assignments.
• Support moving, relocation, or logistics operations when needed.

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to operate a forklift and maintain power equipment certification.
• Experience working in a fast-paced warehouse, logistics, moving, storage, or distribution environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to service excellence.

Preferred:

• Previous warehouse lead, supervisor, or team leadership experience.
• Experience in the household goods moving, relocation, storage, logistics, or transportation industry.
• Experience handling furniture, household goods, and customer-owned property.
• Customer service experience.

Pay & Benefits: If hired as full time: this position comes with a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include:

• Competitive pay: $22 to $25 per hour
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Accident, critical illness insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 75 pounds regularly.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Comfortable working around warehouse equipment, vehicles, and maintenance tools.
• Ability to safely perform snow removal and grounds maintenance tasks.

What We're Looking For We're seeking someone who:

• Takes initiative and works well with minimal supervision.
• Enjoys a variety of responsibilities throughout the day.
• Has strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Values teamwork and is willing to support multiple departments.
• Maintains a positive attitude and commitment to safety.

At Planes, everything starts with culture. Our TEAM culture is part of our DNA: it's evident in how we speak, in the choices we make, and in how we interact with our customers and with each other. We prioritize our culture because we know it's what makes us different - and it's what drives us to grow, and evolve, together.