Job DetailsJob LocationCorporate Headquarters - Seattle, WAPosition TypeFull TimeSalary Range$23.59 - $34.20 HourlyJob ShiftMorningDescriptionAbout Us: Uwajimaya, a family-owned business, and a cornerstone of Asian grocery retailing since 1928, is seeking dedicated individuals to join our dynamic team. With a legacy of excellence and a commitment to providing exceptional customer experiences, Uwajimaya has grown to become the premier destination for Asian food culture in the Pacific Northwest.Who We're Looking For: We are seeking individuals who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, driven to excel in their roles, and motivated to contribute to our vibrant team. Whether you're a seasoned professional or eager to start your career, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds who share our enthusiasm for food, customer service, and Asian culture.To thrive at Uwajimaya, you should embody our core competencies:
- Functional/Technical Skills: You possess the necessary functional and technical knowledge to perform your job at a high level.
- Customer Focus: You are dedicated to meeting customer expectations and requirements, using feedback for improvements, and building effective relationships based on trust and respect.
- Action Oriented: You enjoy working hard, are full of energy for challenging tasks, and seize opportunities with minimal planning.
- Peer Relationships: You can find common ground with peers, solve problems collaboratively, and are seen as a cooperative team player who encourages collaboration.
- Self-Development: You are committed to continuous self-improvement, adapt to different situations, and work to develop your strengths while addressing weaknesses.
We offer:
- A flexible, friendly, and diverse work environment
- Competitive starting wages
- Employee discounts on food and gift items
- Paid holidays from day one
- Excellent health benefits
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Long term disability
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Supplemental insurance options available
Position Summary:As the Maintenance Specialist 2 at Uwajimaya, you will play a crucial role in performing the maintenance, repair, adjustment, and minor construction work of all our stores. This role is essential in maintaining our carpentry, electrical equipment, and plumbing to ensure that the building equipment and machinery are fully functioning.Position's Key Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot and repair facility and department equipment to maintain operational efficiency.
- Perform tasks involving electrical equipment, plumbing, painting, woodworking, and welding as required.
- Identify and promptly report issues with refrigeration to the Maintenance Manager.
- Communicate daily job progress to management, ensuring transparency and efficiency.
- Provide excellent customer service to employees, vendors, and customers.
- Ensure cleanliness of each assigned job area upon completion.
- Maintain a safe working environment for customers and colleagues.
- Other duties as assigned.
Starting at $20.29/hr., Depending on Experience.QualificationsPosition Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Minimum 2 years of maintenance/carpentry experience required.
- Proficient in the use of tools such as drill press, saws, routers, hammer drill, electrical multi-tester, fork-lift, conduit tools, and assorted hand tools.
- Electrical experience is required.
- Plumbing and refrigeration licenses are preferred.
- Ability to work from blueprints, drawings, or sketches.
- Working knowledge of the internet and proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Availability on weekends.
- Availability for on-call to cover occasional shifts.