Job Description

Ocean State Job Lot (“OSJL” or the “Company”) is a dynamic $850+ million general merchandise retailer with a strong foothold across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. With over 170 stores currently and ambitious plans to reach 180 locations, OSJL offers exciting opportunities for growth and contribution. We are an opportunity-driven retailer owning over 50% of our operating locations, totaling 8 million square feet, demonstrating our stability and long-term vision. At OSJL, you will be part of a team committed to delivering exceptional value to our customers while driving positive change and a more responsible future for retail within our communities.

The Regional Site Maintenance Associate role at Ocean State Job Lot (“OSJL” and “Company”) is a general handyman, working under direction of the Regional Site Maintenance Foreman. This role will perform a variety of services in their designated region, such as parking lot clean-up, snow shoveling, landscaping, trash and debris management, and painting, as well as general maintenance, cleaning, masonry, and renovation work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of best practices for parking lot clean-up, landscaping, snow management, and exterior clean-up.
• Ability to learn and follow instructions.

• Ability to perform general handyman tasks, including but not limited to minor repairs, furniture assembly, and line striping.

• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem solving skills.
• Capable of multi-tasking, creating schedules, and meeting deadlines.
• Work in compliance with the Company’s standard operating procedures and OSHA requirements.
• Maintain a neat, orderly, safe, and clean work area.
• Weekly travel and some evening and/or weekend work is required during seasonal times, depending on the needs of the business.

Qualifications:

• A High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
• 1 or more years of experience in landscaping, construction, or janitorial work is preferred.
• Ability to perform tasks that meet quality standards.
• Ability to perform tasks independently and in a crew.
• Strong work ethic, self-motivated, and dependable.
• Skills of painting, furniture assembly, snow removal, and basic power tool use are preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The role is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and electrical components. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
• Responsible for physical activities including, but not limited to, using equipment, positioning self to properly complete tasks on a frequent basis.
• Should be able to lift and move 50 lbs of material on a regular basis.
• Should be able to bend, lift, stretch, squat and reach both below the waist and above the head for extended periods of time.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
  perform essential functions.

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other job duties and tasks, some of which may be essential to the position. Leadership has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract, either express or implied. You are an at-will employee, meaning either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time, with or without notice.

OSJL Featured Total Rewards & Perks:

• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Including but not limited to Medical, Dental, Vision, and much more.
• 401K Program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Associate Store 30% Discounts
• Enjoy complimentary access to OSJL-owned vacation properties, along with discounted gym memberships and 20% off at OSJL affiliated restaurants.
• Free lunch Fridays

The pay rate for this position is $19.00 - $22.00 per hour. Salary commensurates with years of experience.