Facility Services Associate- Utility Support

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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…