About the job

Job Title

Facility Services Associate- Utility Support

Job Description Summary

The Facility Services Associate is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the facility through a variety of janitorial, material handling, recycling, and general support activities.

This role helps maintain a clean, safe, and efficient working environment by providing facility upkeep, operating material handling equipment, managing recycling and waste streams, and assisting with facility-wide operational needs.

The ideal candidate is safety-focused, dependable, adaptable, and comfortable performing a wide range of physical and equipment-based tasks.

Job Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of common areas, production spaces, break rooms, restrooms, entrances, and other assigned facility locations.
• Perform day porter duties including trash removal, recycling collection, spill response, supply replenishment, and general facility support.
• Operate sit-down forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment to move materials throughout the facility.
• Transport, stage, organize, and remove pallets, containers, and other materials as needed.
• Operate cardboard balers and recycling equipment in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Break down, sort, and prepare cardboard, pallets, and recyclable materials for disposal or shipment.
• Support shipping, receiving, warehouse, and production teams through material movement and facility logistics activities.
• Complete routine inspections of assigned equipment and report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Assist with facility improvement projects including painting, power washing, high dusting, and special cleaning assignments.
• Support grounds maintenance activities, including snow removal and exterior cleanliness when required.
• Utilize cleaning chemicals and supplies safely and according to manufacturer specifications and company procedures.
• Follow all site safety policies, operating procedures, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Respond to facility requests and work orders in a timely and professional manner.
• Work collaboratively with operations, maintenance, and facility teams to support business needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support facility operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in janitorial, facilities, warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, or general labor environments preferred.
• Experience operating a sit-down forklift and pallet jack preferred.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification upon hire.
• Ability to safely operate balers, compactors, and other facility equipment.
• Basic understanding of workplace safety practices and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, and site personnel.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong reliability, attendance, and work ethic.
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, holidays, or alternate shifts as business needs require.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and reach throughout the workday.
• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying environmental conditions.
• Ability to safely operate powered industrial trucks and material handling equipment.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with all safety requirements.

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $14.45 - $17.00

C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.  Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at C&W Services, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email Accommodations@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

INCO: “C&W Services”