Summary/Objective

The Maintenance Apprentice will conduct scheduled preventive maintenance and repairs on a variety of equipment types at all Rutter’s held properties and assist maintenance technicians when assigned. This is an entry level position used to train for advancement to a technician position.

Responsibilities

• Conducts preventive maintenance functions, inspections and repairs on equipment.
• Repairs and maintains physical structure of establishment, including repair of light fixtures and bulbs, minor dry wall and other wall and flooring materials, interior and exterior painting, concrete, and
• Operates and cares for company tools and vehicles in a safe
• Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of
• Visually inspects, tests, machinery, and
• Able to use current technology to complete daily tasks Maintains accurate billing practices
• Dismantles machines and equipment to conduct service and
• Listens for unusual sounds from machines and equipment to detect malfunction and discusses machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problems for machine
• Maintains pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment; repairs and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related

Essential Functions

• Reliable transportation to/from
• Ability to work flexible hours / days to support business hours and
• Works well independently and also with others.
• Talk, hear, read, write, and comprehend
• Comprehend and follow verbal and written
• Valid driver’s license; must travel to Rutter’s store
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Strong analytical and problem-solving

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Lift 50 lbs. and carry 24-50
• Climb ladders
• Able to work for extended periods in various
• Frequently required to stand and
• Must be able to grasp, push, reach, or stoop/kneel/crouch.
• Must be able to have repetitive wrist/hand/finger

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required as job duties demand.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Understanding of heating equipment, electrical systems and light construction
• Mechanically
• Basic understanding of pneumatic
• Understand and use technical manuals and documents including schematics and wiring

EEO Statement

Rutter’s provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, service in the military, or any other protected status under Local, State or Federal Regulations.