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0-5 years of experience
Maintained service calls as needed and performed intermediate to semi-skilled facilities repairs including; carpet repair, basic roofing repairs, basic plumbing repairs, changing light bulbs, ceiling tile replacement, manual painting, fencing repair, asphalt roadway pavement repair, and terminal seating repair.
- Provided general assistance and physical labor as directed including; asphalt airfield pavement repair, concrete work, and minor electrical and HVAC preventative maintenance.
- Operated motor vehicles in and around aircraft and ground support equipment.
- Operated erect ladders or scissor lifts and insured the safety of those working around or on such equipment.
- Operated bobcat mower, forklift, portable light towers, illuminated directional signs, portable generators and pressure washing equipment. Certified forklift operator with zero safety incidents.
0-5 years of experience
Informed workers of supervisor’s instructions.
- Notified supervisor of substandard assembly work and defective parts, tools, equipment and material and other conditions which hindered assembly process.
- Trained and managed new hires and temporary employees on different rotations as assigned to them by supervisor.
- Discussed methods of resolving recurring production problems with workers and supervisors, utilizing knowledge of assembly process.
- Observed material stock along assembly line and notified materials-handling personnel or supervisor of impending shortages.
- Bolted, screwed, clipped, and fastened together parts provided to assemble car seats.
- Structured and maintained the trimming of car seats, which determined the quality and appearance of the finish product.
- Served as backup liaison, backup repair, and backup Union Representative.
10+ years of experience
- Keep abreast of the fire and disaster programs.
- Personal Assistant to disabled 40yr old male that included handling of all household expenses, medical and disability insurance, and personal finances.
- Assisted in review and compliance of financial and personal information rules and regulations.
- Modified and sustained all office files, candidate records and financial reports.
- Recipient of the “Most Improved Financial Associate” award.
- Provided superior customer service, accurate transaction processing and maximized client solutions by referring clients for new products and services.
- Proficiently computed fares, prepared and issued tickets, collected excess baggage fees and offered travel information.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for cleaning and maintaining Ground Floor of Liberal Arts Building since 2010: consistently, on-time and neatly
done
- Also responsible for cleaning/maintaining a portion of the third Floor (Nursing) of the Liberal Arts Building, and a full stairwell
- Friends with the professors and secretaries that work on my floors, and take an active interest in the student achievements
- Duties include using floor scrubber machine, varnisher, carpet extractor, stripping and waxing floors, using ladder to reach and clean tall areas, all without supervision being required
- Always willing to help with other areas when needed: for example, I help Betty clean the 300-seat auditorium frequently, and have helped Dale with Front Lobby and putting away supplies when asked.
- Promoted to Utility Worker on December 2013
6-10 years of experience
Helped maintained and repaired municipal buildings plumbing and electrical systems by replacing worn or defective parts, such as switches and fuses.
- Cleaned buildings, washed windows and emptied trash cans.
- Cut grass and trimmed weeds on town property and parks, using lawn mower and weed trimmer.
- Operated backhoe to dig trenches for water and sewer pipe.
- Maintained and repaired municipal buildings’ plumbing and electrical systems by replacing worn or defective parts, such as switches and fuses.
0-5 years of experience
Attended monthly safety meetings to ensure machine operation safety.
- Provided outstanding customer service.
- Followed company procedures to maintain work environment in a neat and orderly condition.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensuresmooth work flow and efficient organization operations.
- cleaning, maintenance and care of building and grounds.
- Properly labeled all cleaning solutions.
- Kept janitorial closets clean and organized
- Inspected facility and grounds and picked up any trash.
0-5 years of experience
Stock items such as snacks and beverages before lunch hour
- Wash dishes, pots and cooking utensils as directed according to health and sanitation guidelines
- Greet customers and handle cash transactions during lunchtime when needed
- Stock condiments such as sugar, cream and other items and assist with coffee preparation for associates
- Assist with caterings as directed by the manager
- Assist with light food preparation when advised by the manager
- Assist with inventory and out of stock situations
- Help maintain clean area such as sweeping and mopping the cafe area, cleaning the salad bar after lunch and other duties as assigned
6-10 years of experience
Greet and assist clients with intake questions
- Call clients for reminder of appointments scheduled
- Cleans and regularly maintain equipment and work areas for the safety of staff and the maintenance of buildings
- Completes task orders to document work completed
- Lubricates, aligns, adjusts, and cleans mechanical equipment and performs other preventive maintenance tasks
0-5 years of experience
Clean dishes and utensils as a dish room worker
- Prepared and served food to students in a prompt and respectful manner
- Washed pots by hand in an organized pot sink
- Frequently helped open and closed kitchen and diner
0-5 years of experience
Interrupts blueprints, so that task can properly be conducted, relays direction to team members.
- Worked with hazardous chemicals in a safe and secure manner to clean and prep tools.
- Detached floor beams from tooling using proper methods described by work order instruction.
- Drives Tools in a safe and secure manner around plant for further composite development.
- Observed equipment operations so that malfunctions can be detected and reported.
0-5 years of experience
- Involved in the production and packaging of pharmaceutical products (medications and vitamins)
- Operated, monitored, and cleaned production machines
- Recorded batches and entries to ensure GMP compliance
- Weighed and recorded in-process and finished products
- Cleaned production rooms and areas
- Performed set-up, maintenance, and cleaning of various packaging and manufacturing machines
0-5 years of experience
Assisted supervisor with specific needs of any job
- Inspected floors for clean efficiency
- Cleaned product, inspected removed unqualified bird parts
- Machine operator/ assembly line worker
- Trained and assisted new employees to adapt to new job and environment
0-5 years of experience
Load and unload furniture and freight from trucks; unpack and arrange new furniture in buildings.
- Clean and sweep sidewalks, gutters, and steps; spreads sand and cinders on icy walks and steps.
- Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under adverse climatic conditions.
- Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damages.
0-5 years of experience
Added edge seal to carbon fiber parts and identified parts in accordance to specs.
- Deburred carbon fiber beams.
- Assisted operators in preparing parts into autoclaves.
- Reworked beams that did not meet specs by either adding edge seal, fay seal or removing and installing bolts per specs.
0-5 years of experience
Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming; strip, seal, finish, and polish floors if skilled or trained
- Clean windows, glass partitions, or mirrors using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, or squeegees
- Regularly service, clean and supply restrooms; gather and empty trash; clear debris from grounds
- Clean and polish furniture and fixtures; dust furniture, walls, machines or equipment
- Follow proper procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures
- Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications
- Move heavy furniture, equipment, or supplies, either manually or by using hand trucks and flatbeds
- Requisition supplies or equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties
- Set up, arrange, or remove decorations, tables, chairs, ladders to prepare facilities for events or meetings
- Maintain assigned utility cart and timely log entries
0-5 years of experience
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within gas operations & customer relations
- Blended Routes including turn on’s, turn offs and meter changes
- AMRP procedures to replace old gas pipes with plastic pipes
- P.E.A.C.E Team member: observe other employees for safety violations
- Experience with meters, regulators, fittings, and appliances
0-5 years of experience
Gather & organize custom designed shirt orders
- Remove custom designed shirts from heated conveyor belt
- Fold the finished shirts, place them in boxes, & place the order in proper shipping areas
- Receive and sort various packages delivered to the warehouse
- Perform a reset on all used imprint screens
0-5 years of experience
Operated machinery used in production process.
- Recorded dates and times.
- Assisted machine operators.
- Examined products.
- Loaded and unloaded items from machines or conveyors.
- Followed instructions, written or verbal.
- Maintained cleanliness of assigned area.
10+ years of experience
Operate equipment such as sweepers, graders, loaders, dozers, excavators and backhoes in a safe and efficient manner.
- Inspect and repair storm drains, and keep streams safe and clear.
- Inspect and repair streets including signs, paint/hot tape, and crack seal.
- Perform tasks related to water distribution and maintenance including locates and sampling.
- Rolled, compacted, and graded rock and earth to exact specifications
0-5 years of experience
Demonstrate hard work, dedication and professionalism as a cleaner.
- Ensuring all assigned areas are cleaned to a high standard
- Provide high quality floor cleaning and maintenance services
- Disposal of waste materials to designated area
0-5 years of experience
Returning approximately 200 shopping carts per shift to [company name]’s corral.
- Returning merchandise to the proper departments.
- Assisting customers as needed
- Empting trash, mopping, bathrooms, and general cleanup to store.
0-5 years of experience
Aseptic handling of sterile equipment and components. Aseptic monitoring and changing of charts (chill rooms, production areas), maintain records/logs, and document component check-in.
- Stage and supply production lines and warehousing areas with gowning garments, production components, and materials.
- Clean and maintain work area; dispose of waste and hazardous material.
- Operate manual and mechanized material handling equipment (hand jack, straddle stacker).
6-10 years of experience
Responsible for inspections, sanitation, infection control.
- Secure patient’s daily diet.
- Preparation of meals.
- The transport of meals to patients.
- Train staff on how to utilize equipment properly.
- Maintain, research current information and reports, which requires actions and recommended solutions.
- Inputting and retrieving information, creating reports, databases on the computer.
0-5 years of experience
Warehouse worker, unloading semi-trailers of merchandise
- Work in a team environment to accomplish task assigned my management
- Parking lot maintenance (gather carts from lot, pick-up loose trash, etc.)
- Assist customers with loading of heavy merchandise into their vehicles
0-5 years of experience
Service of underground irrigation systems
- Tapping into water service lines of residential and commercial buildings
- Repairing Water mains of private facilities and grounds
- Using various pieces of equipment including backhoe, skid steer, motorized tamper and mini excavator
- Use of pipe saws, concrete saws, and chain saws
- Installation of water main, PVC and polyurethane piping
- Installation of wiring, Transformers, solar panels, and landscape lights
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for daily inventory control duties
- Maintain cleanliness of tools and equipment
- Prepare, set up and serve nutritious daily food products
- Trained as backup to Team Lead
- Assist other team members to manage their daily duties
- Process incoming payments from customers
- Oversee food service process, ensuring that proper nutritional guidelines are met
- Closely adhere to standard industry guidelines for safety, cleanliness and proper food preparation
6-10 years of experience
- Organizes, cleans and sanitizes the kitchen, dining areas, trash disposal areas, loading dock, elevators, dining storage areas, equipment, cookware, dishes, etc.
- Assists stock/utility staff person with inventory, receiving, verification, stocking and tracking.
- Communicates appropriately with all food service staff, supervisors, and other facility staff and listens effectively.
- Help trained new employees
0-5 years of experience
Clean the dining area (wiping tables, cleaning chairs, ensuring the acceptable appearance of the dining area)
- Set-up and stock the beverage area including brewing the coffee and tea
- Serve and replenishes food from the line/kitchen
- Clean and sanitize pot & pans, work stations and other equipment
0-5 years of experience
- Perform various janitorial duties including mopping, sweeping, dusting.
- Main responsibility is to maintain the kitchen ensuring that all glassware is fully intact and ready for next day service.
- Wash dishes using comercial dishwasher,make sure all dinnerware and glassware were organized.
- Clean a small Starbucks service area and remove garbage.
Utility Worker Duties and Responsibilities
The responsibilities of a Utility Worker vary based on the work environment; however, all Utility Workers have some duties in common. We reviewed several job advertisements to determine the core duties of a Utility Worker.
Maintain Clean Facilities
A Utility Worker must maintain a clean work area at all times. In many cases, Utility Workers are also responsible for cleaning other areas of a work site. For example, a kitchen utility worker is responsible for cleaning dishes and cooking equipment, while a manufacturing utility worker may be responsible for cleaning production machines.
Comply with Safety Standards
Utility Workers often handle cleaning fluids and other hazardous chemicals. It is up to the Utility Worker to follow posted safety standards and wear personal protective equipment when necessary. If a chemical spill occurs, the Utility Worker must clean up the spill in accordance with company policy and established safety standards.
Inspect Finished Projects
After completing a project, the Utility Worker must conduct an inspection to ensure the project turned out correctly. For example, a Utility Worker responsible for trimming shrubs must inspect each shrub to determine if additional trimming is needed. A Utility Worker who maintains vehicles has to inspect the vehicle to ensure all the parts have been replaced correctly.
Repair and Replace Broken Equipment
Employers rely on Utility Workers to repair or replace broken equipment. A Utility Worker may have to repair fleet vehicles, troubleshoot power tools or replace a broken component on a production machine. While repairing equipment, a Utility Worker must use the correct personal protective equipment and follow company policies intended to prevent injuries.
Locate Parts and Tools
Before starting a new task, a Utility Worker must locate the parts and tools needed to complete the task successfully. If a Utility Worker is tasked with oiling a machine, for example, the worker needs to locate a bottle of machine oil and a pair of work gloves before completing the task.
Utility Worker Skills
A Utility Worker must have excellent manual dexterity and the ability to work with a variety of equipment. Successful utility workers learn new skills quickly, manage their time effectively, and spend a lot of time communicating with other staff members. Employers also expect Utility Worker candidates to have the following skills.
Core skills
We reviewed several job postings to determine what skills are needed to succeed as a Utility Worker. Brush up on these Utility Worker skills to qualify for additional employment opportunities.
- Operating manual and power tools
- Repairing mechanical equipment
- Completing basic maintenance tasks
- Installing new equipment
Advanced skills
Not all employers require the following Utility Worker skills, but we saw several job postings that listed them as preferred. Broaden your career options by learning these skills.
- Replacing fluids in cars and trucks
- Applying pesticides to flowers, trees and shrubs
- Preparing soil for planting
- Performing basic plumbing tasks
- Inspecting safety equipment and requesting needed repairs
Utility Worker Resources
We looked for a variety of resources to help you succeed as a Utility Worker. Our list includes websites, industry groups, and books to help you learn new skills, find job opportunities, and connect with other Utility Workers in your industry.
On the Web
Read industry news and learn about the opportunities available for Utility Workers in the manufacturing industry.
Read the Open Space blog to learn more about the parks and recreation industry.
Industry Groups
National Recreation and Park Association
Advance your career in the parks and recreation industry by joining the NRPA.
National Association of Manufacturers
Find out if a job in the manufacturing industry is right for you.
Utility Worker Books
The Art of Fixing Things: Principles of Machines, and How to Repair Them
Develop basic repair skills to help you land a job as a Utility Worker.