Utility Maintenance Worker

Core Values

CW's Core Values:
Mission Driven, Teamwork Makes Us Stronger, & Everyone Brings Value!

• Location:
  
  LaSalle Market & Deli - 104 Main Street, Collinsville, CT
• Shift: Can vary to meet the needs of the contract (Sunday through Saturday)

RW Solutions is looking for a dependable and hardworking Utility Maintenance Worker to support our cafe and ice cream shop while helping maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for customers and staff.

• Sweeping, mopping, and maintaining all cafe floors to ensure a clean and safe environment for customers and staff.
• Cleaning and sanitizing restrooms, restocking supplies, and monitoring for any maintenance issues.
• Emptying trash and recycling bins throughout the cafe, transporting waste to designated disposal areas, and maintaining clean dumpster zones.
• Performing simple fixes such as tightening loose fixtures, replacing light bulbs, patching small wall scuffs, or adjusting door hardware.
• Wiping down non-food-contact equipment (e.g., shelves, storage racks, utility carts) and keeping maintenance tools organized.
• Sweeping entryways, maintaining sidewalks or patio seating areas, and removing debris.
• Reporting hazards, monitoring for spills, and ensuring walkways remain clear and safe.
• Tracking cleaning and maintenance supplies and notifying management when inventory is low.
• Assisting cafe employees with quick cleanup needs, moving furniture, or setting up spaces as required.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a janitorial, custodial, or utility cleaning role.
• Basic knowledge of cleaning methods, safe chemical use, and sanitation standards.
• Comfortable working around customers in a friendly, professional manner.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and maintain cleanliness during busy cafe hours.
• Ability to communicate issues or supply needs clearly to management.
• Ability to notice cleanliness issues, safety hazards, or maintenance needs quickly.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness.

• You’ll be part of a mission-driven team that values your hard work and helps you grow.
• Access to an Employee Wellness Coordinator and robust wellness program that supports your health and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for advancement – grow your career with us!

• Lifting & Carrying Requirements:
  Regularly lift, move, and carry cleaning supplies, trash bags, equipment, and materials weighing 30-40 lbs, occasionally up to 50 lbs during heavier tasks.
• Extended Standing & Walking:
  Spend most of the shift on your feet, walking between cafe, ice cream shop, storage areas, and outdoor spaces.
• Bending, Kneeling, & Reaching:
  Frequently bend, kneel, crouch, stretch, and reach overhead to clean surfaces, access supplies, and perform minor repairs.
• Repetitive Motions:
  Perform repetitive cleaning motions such as sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, wiping, and trash handling throughout the shift.
• Manual Dexterity:
  Use hands and fingers to operate cleaning tools, tighten fixtures, replace bulbs, and handle small maintenance tasks.
• Pushing & Pulling:
  Push cleaning carts, move trash bins, and reposition light furniture or equipment as needed.
• Indoor & Outdoor Work Conditions:
  Work performed in both indoor cafe/ice cream shop environments and outdoor areas such as entryways, sidewalks, patios, and waste disposal zones.
• Exposure to Cleaning Chemicals:
  Regular handling of cleaning agents, disinfectants, and sanitizers following safety guidelines and PPE requirements.
• Temperature Variations:
  Exposure to warm kitchen areas, cooler storage rooms, and outdoor weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• Noise Levels:
  Work around typical cafe noise such as espresso machines, blenders, customer conversations, and background music.
• Odors & Waste Handling:
  Occasional exposure to food waste, cleaning product odors, and trash during removal and disposal tasks.
• Slip, Trip, & Fall Awareness:
  Work in environments where spills, wet floors, or clutter may occur, requiring constant attention…