Paint Shop Maintenance Laborer

Paint Shop Maintenance Laborers are responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of the maintenance facility grounds. Laborers may also perform custodial duties in the offices, maintenance shops, etc. This position may also assist in various lines of business. Paint Shop Maintenance Laborers may also perform painting of containers, stickering new containers, helping with any of paint shop needs etc.

Responsibilities of Position:

• Maintenance facility grounds keeping including but not limited to shop cleaning, road calls for oil spill clean up, parts pick up, maintenance facility grounds, and surrounding areas.


• Operate various hand-held manual, electrical and gas-powered tools, and equipment.


• Maintain and ensure the safe operating condition of assigned equipment and tools according to company policy and OSHA.
  Pressure-wash and perform minor repairs to shop tools, bins, containers, and shop-based tasks.


• Perform safe driving practices while transporting, loading, and unloading shop supplies, parts, and tools.


• Assist with general housekeeping of maintenance shops and offices.


• Perform minor repairs and general upkeep of the maintenance facility.


• Clean, prepare, and paint containers.


• Professional interaction with internal and external customers.


• Assist in various lines of business, as needed. (i.e. technician helper).


• Performs duties in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.


• May assist in other projects or areas of the shop as needed.


• Perform other duties as assigned.


• Assist with the organization and distribution of waste carts and bins including stickering and labeling.

Skills & Abilities Needed for Position:

• Ability to perform physical requirements of the job (prolonged physical exertions, including lifting, carrying. reaching, bending, pushing, pulling, and climbing).


• Mechanical aptitude preferred.


• Self-starter, aggressive work ethic, and ability to work with minimal supervision.


• Safety conscious.


• Ability to work in various conditions with exposure to weather elements.


• Experience working with various hand tools and equipment.

Additional Working Conditions/Aspects: 

• Possible exposure to high-traffic conditions and/or tight driving areas.


• Exposure to residential and commercial waste.


• Ability to work flexible hours; expected to work nights and weekends as needed.


• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays.


• Legally eligible to work in the United States.


• Valid driver’s license (if applicable).


• Must successfully complete pre-employment testing.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature, complexity, and level of work to be performed by employees assigned to this position and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Furthermore, this does not establish a contract for employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.

Rumpke Waste and Recycling is committed to equality in all aspects of employment. It is Rumpke’s policy to provide equal opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.