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General Maintenance Associate

UNFI
Urbana, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/15/2026 CLOSED ON 8/15/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Maintenance Associate position at UNFI?

In this role, you are responsible for all repairs and ongoing maintenance of the facility to include all equipment and company vehicles that our associates operate daily as well as maintaining the grounds and parking lot areas. You will maintain and order supplies/parts as needed while also providing recommendations to repair and replace equipment to ensure proper functioning. You will conduct regular facility inspections and assist in developing a preventative maintenance schedule. In this team, you work directly with all departments within the facility on any maintenance needs that may arise.

Join the Champaign-Urbana UNFI team in a General Maintenance Associate role. Receive Benefits such as:

  • Weekly paychecks and One@Work early pay option
  • Starting Salary: $22.25/hr
  • Medical, dental and vision benefits after 30 days of employment
  • Paid Leave Time earned and Flexible Sick Time
  • Even more perks: 401K with company match, tuition reimbursement, on-site gym, discounted child care services and a wellness program that puts money back in your pocket for living a healthy lifestyle!

Schedule

  • Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 4:30pm - 3:00am

Basic Responsiblities

  • Repair and preventative maintenance on a variety of building equipment that includes furnaces, A/C units, ventilation devices, dock plates, power doors, sprinkler systems, refrigeration system, etc.
  • Light mechanical duties
  • Scoop snow, plow snow and salt walks in the wintertime
  • Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available
  • All other job-related duties may be assigned

Qualifications

  • Current Driver’s License
  • General Mechanical knowledge, experience with hand power tools
  • Basic electrical knowledge, use of a multimeter
  • Excellent communication skills

UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Compensation

UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

Benefits

For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), https://www.unfi.com/jobs-more-info-wa.html for Washington-specific paid time off details.

Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: Paid Time Off; Sick Time; paid holidays and parental leave; 401K Program; medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance program, Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.

UNFI’s compensation, benefits, and paid time off policies are subject to change in the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with applicable law. This job posting should not be construed as an offer of employment with certain terms, nor should it be construed as a guaranteed minimum.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

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