Building/Grounds Worker-1

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE

BECOME A US FOODS® BUILDING/GROUNDS WORKER! Ready to build a career with a company that's leading the foodservice industry?

We help YOU make it! Our Building/Grounds Workers start at $20.86 per hour!

Join the US Foods® family and help keep our facilities safe, clean, and running smoothly. We're looking for dependable, hardworking individuals who take pride in their work and enjoy a variety of maintenance, sanitation, and groundskeeping responsibilities.

Schedule & Location Location: Oklahoma City, OK Schedule: Monday – Friday Start Time: 6:00 AM until work is completed, with some flexibility. Overtime: May be required based on business needs, including occasional weekends or holidays for emergencies or special projects.

Benefits Day One Benefits start on your first day! Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, and more . Position Overview As a Building/Grounds Worker at US Foods®, you'll help maintain the safety, cleanliness, and functionality of our distribution center and surrounding facilities.

This position involves general maintenance, sanitation, groundskeeping, equipment inspections, and facility repairs to support safe and efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities

Building & Facility Maintenance

• Perform basic maintenance duties, including cleaning, painting, electrical, plumbing, and general building repairs.
• Complete general carpentry, painting, and basic office remodeling projects.
• Inspect and maintain dock levelers.
• Perform basic plumbing duties and maintain or repair sprinkler systems as assigned.
• Inspect warehouse racking and perform repairs or replacements as needed.
• Conduct building inspections and audits related to food safety, OSHA requirements, electrical standards, and structural integrity.

Sanitation & Facility Upkeep

• Clean administrative buildings, garages, and other assigned areas.
• Remove ice buildup from freezer ceilings, floors, and travel areas.
• Collect recyclable materials and handle them according to company guidelines.
• Coordinate with and assist sanitation personnel as needed.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas throughout the facility.

Groundskeeping & Seasonal Maintenance

• Perform lawn and grounds maintenance, including mowing, trimming, watering, and seasonal improvements.
• Complete snow and ice removal, including plowing, salting, and shoveling around buildings, parking lots, and sidewalks.
• Assist with seasonal facility maintenance projects.

Operational Support

• Coordinate and perform office moves, including workstation setup, filing systems, seating arrangements, and ergonomic adjustments.
• Transport products, supplies, and records between the warehouse and other buildings.
• Maintain storage boxes and records in accordance with company retention guidelines.
• Maintain accurate and organized records according to division standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Complete required annual training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Additional vocational or technical training preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of one year of comparable maintenance, facilities, or related experience required.
• Basic electrical and plumbing knowledge required.
• Previous experience in a warehouse or distribution center environment preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Basic mathematical, reading, and comprehension skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other associates.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with associates and other departments.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations and facility maintenance practices.
• Ability to maintain clean, safe, and orderly work areas.
• Ability to work in multiple temperature zones, including dry storage, cooler, freezer, and dock areas.
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, or holidays as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl while performing assigned duties.
• Ability to lift and move objects as required by the position.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors throughout the year.
• Ability to perform physically demanding maintenance, sanitation, and groundskeeping activities.

Work Environment This position involves working throughout the distribution center, including warehouse areas, coolers, freezers, loading docks, offices, garages, and outdoor grounds.

Employees may be exposed to wet or humid conditions, extreme cold, moving mechanical equipment, elevated work areas, and electrical hazards. Equipment used may include high lifts, pallet jacks, lawn tractors, warehouse scrubbers, snowplows, small dump trucks, and other maintenance equipment. Employees are expected to follow all applicable company safety procedures and equipment operating requirements.

About US FOODS®

US Foods® is one of the largest food distributors, with a culture and history of promoting from within, excellent training programs, and a continuous improvement focus.

At US Foods®, we believe in rewarding dedication, supporting career development, and creating opportunities for our associates to succeed.

We help YOU make it!

Compensation & Benefits Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected starting base rate for this role is $20.86 per hour.

As applicable, this role may also receive overtime compensation. Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.

To review available benefits, please visit: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status

EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status