Maintenance Assistant. Full Time

The Company

Costco Wholesale is the 2nd largest global retailer with warehouse club operations already operating 815 warehouses worldwide. We are the recognised leader in our field, dedicated to quality in every area of our business and respected for our outstanding business ethics and operates an international chain of more than 815 membership warehouses in Australia, United States, Canada, Mexico, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, Spin, Iceland and France . Costco is the 2nd largest retailer in the United States and 2nd largest retailer in the world and caters to both businesses and individual members. We sell high quality nationally and internationally brand name merchandise at substantially lower prices consistently below traditional wholesale or retail sources.

Daily tasks and responsibilities:

• Cleans warehouse floors, offices, break room, and restrooms by operating self-propelled floor scrubbing machinery, and by sweeping, mopping, spraying, and wiping. Follows departmental procedures and standards for cleanliness and performance of duties.  Restocks supplies.
• Empties trash from designated areas throughout the warehouse. Pulls merchandise slip sheets and loose cardboard from sales floor.  Operates garbage compactor and cardboard baler.
• Follows daily schedule for assigned routine tasks and maintenance repair jobs.
• Follows safety and security procedures. Correct use of PPE. Responds quickly to clean up spills.
• Paints, replaces bulbs, maintains equipment, and performs routine repairs throughout warehouse. Assists in building displays and fixtures.
• Maintains grounds outside warehouse including blowing leaves, picking up litter, roof checks, and building maintenance.
• General upkeep on the warehouse with handyman type tasks.
• Provides prompt and courteous member service.

Non-Essential Functions and Tasks:

• Assists with front end duties as necessary.
• Assists in other departments of the warehouse as necessary.

 Applicants will need to be available between the hours of 5.00am AND 11pm working a 38 hour week including weekends.