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Shop Maintenance Utility Person

GreenWaste
Watsonville, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/22/2026
About The Company

GreenWaste has been an industry leader in recycling and waste diversion for more than 40 years, specializing in all aspects of material collection and processing, tailoring our service offerings to the unique needs of our customers and communities, and helping to shape the evolution of the solid waste industry. Our business was founded on principles of environmental sustainability and innovation is a cornerstone of our ongoing operations and growth strategy. We provide collection services to more than 300,000 customers in 20 municipalities, process materials from 50 jurisdictions, operate 18 separate processing lines across 10 locations and widely recognize that our most valuable asset is our nearly 1,000 employees. Longevity and job satisfaction are high, and we proudly offer promotional opportunities, valuable training, great benefits, an atmosphere of camaraderie and respect at all levels.

We are looking for a motivated, dependable Shop Maintenance Utility Person to join our team. This position is based at 375 Industrial Road. in Watsonville, CA, with limited job-related travel required.

Position Summary

GreenWaste is seeking to fill the position of Shop Maintenance Utility Person to provide support to one or more facilities. This role’s main function will perform routine and extensive grounds keeping and building maintenance duties and upkeep with the facility/yard.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

  • Clean yard/offices/shop (i.e., pull weeds around the property, pick up trash, sweep, mop)
  • Wash equipment/vehicles/bins/carts
  • Maintain Oil Waste Station
  • Maintain Wash Stations
  • Swap out trucks if needed to route drivers and help drivers as needed with route assignments
  • Other duties may be assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

  • Ability to perform routine groundskeeping, facility upkeep, and basic building maintenance tasks.
  • Knowledge of safe work practices when using cleaning supplies, tools, and maintenance equipment.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and complete assigned tasks with limited supervision.
  • Dependable, punctual, and able to adapt to changing operational needs and priorities.
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills when supporting drivers, shop staff, and other departments.

Qualifications

  • Valid Driver’s License (Class C)

Language Skill

  • Proficiency in English, Spanish a plus

Physical Demands

  • Frequently required to walk
  • Use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms
  • Occasionally required to stand; sit; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; or crawl; and talk; or hear
  • Frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception

Work Environment

Typical work week is Monday through Friday. Will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. Ability to work in setting with frequent changes in equipment, start/end time, service city/town and routes based on the operational needs for the day and or week.

Compensation And Benefits

Financial compensation will be commensurate with applicable experience. GreenWaste offers a competitive benefits package, including paid time off, holiday pay, 401K benefits, FSA, and full employee coverage for medical, dental and vision insurance.

GreenWaste provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.

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