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ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE

BECOME A US FOODS® BUILDING/GROUNDS WORKER!

Ready to build a career with a company that's leading the foodservice industry?

We help YOU make it!

Our Building/Grounds Workers start at $20.86 per hour!

Join the US Foods® family and help keep our facilities safe, clean, and running smoothly. We're looking for dependable, hardworking individuals who take pride in their work and enjoy a variety of maintenance, sanitation, and groundskeeping responsibilities.

• Schedule & Location
• Location: Oklahoma City, OK
• Schedule: Monday – Friday

Start Time: 6:00 AM until work is completed, with some flexibility.

Overtime: May be required based on business needs, including occasional weekends or holidays for emergencies or special projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Building & Facility Maintenance
• Perform basic maintenance duties, including cleaning, painting, electrical, plumbing, and general building repairs.
• Complete general carpentry, painting, and basic office remodeling projects.
• Inspect and maintain dock levelers.
• Perform basic plumbing duties and maintain or repair sprinkler systems as assigned.
• Inspect warehouse racking and perform repairs or replacements as needed.
• Conduct building inspections and audits related to food safety, OSHA requirements, electrical standards, and structural integrity.
• Sanitation & Facility Upkeep
• Clean administrative buildings, garages, and other assigned areas.
• Remove ice buildup from freezer ceilings, floors, and travel areas.
• Collect recyclable materials and handle them according to company guidelines.
• Coordinate with and assist sanitation personnel as needed.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas throughout the facility.
• Groundskeeping & Seasonal Maintenance
• Perform lawn and grounds maintenance, including mowing, trimming, watering, and seasonal improvements.
• Complete snow and ice removal, including plowing, salting, and shoveling around buildings, parking lots, and sidewalks.
• Assist with seasonal facility maintenance projects.
• Operational Support
• Coordinate and perform office moves, including workstation setup, filing systems, seating arrangements, and ergonomic adjustments.
• Transport products, supplies, and records between the warehouse and other buildings.
• Maintain storage boxes and records in accordance with company retention guidelines.
• Maintain accurate and organized records according to division standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Complete required annual training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Additional vocational or technical training preferred.
• Experience
• Minimum of one year of comparable maintenance, facilities, or related experience required.
• Basic electrical and plumbing knowledge required.
• Previous experience in a warehouse or distribution center environment preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Basic mathematical, reading, and comprehension skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other associates.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with associates and other departments.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations and facility maintenance practices.
• Ability to maintain clean, safe, and orderly work areas.
• Ability to work in multiple temperature zones, including dry storage, cooler, freezer, and dock areas.
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, or holidays as needed.
• Physical Requirements
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl while performing assigned duties.
• Ability to lift and move objects as required by the position.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors throughout the year.
• Ability to perform physically demanding maintenance, sanitation, and groundskeeping activities.
• Work Environment
• This position involves working throughout the distribution center, including warehouse areas, coolers, freezers, loading docks, offices, garages, and outdoor grounds.
• Employees may be exposed to wet or humid conditions, extreme cold, moving mechanical equipment, elevated work areas, and electrical hazards.
• Equipment used may include high lifts, pallet jacks, lawn tractors, warehouse scrubbers, snowplows, small dump trucks, and other maintenance equipment.
• Employees are expected to follow all applicable company safety procedures and equipment operating requirements.

About US FOODS®

US Foods® is one of the largest food distributors, with a culture and history of promoting from within, excellent training programs, and a continuous improvement focus.

At US Foods®, we believe in rewarding dedication, supporting career development, and creating opportunities for our associates to succeed.

We help YOU make it!