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GENERAL MAINTENANCE ASSOCIATE

General Maintenance Associates (GMAs) are responsible for maintenance and upkeep at our distribution centers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GMA’s job?
A GMA is responsible for maintenance at the distribution center. This includes equipment battery changes, painting, drywall repair, and general facility upkeep, but it does not involve contractor work, such as electrical.

Does a GMA need to be certified or trained in maintenance?
No formal training or certification is required, but a GMA needs an ability and interest in learning the everyday tasks.

Is the work schedule consistent?
Yes, a GMA has a consistent schedule that allows for planning time and activities outside of work.

Does a GMA use lift equipment or do major contractor work?
The GMA’s job does not involve major contractor work or using lift equipment.

Are there any overnight shifts?
Dependent on the building, there may be overnight shifts.

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Growth Potential

If you start as a General Maintenance Associate, you can become a Maintenance Supervisor and then a Maintenance Manager.If you start as a General Maintenance Associate, you can become a Maintenance Supervisor and then a Maintenance Manager.
Here are two potential paths of how you can reach your career goal.

If you start as a General Maintenance Associate, you can become a Maintenance Supervisor and then an Area Supervisor. Or you can start as a General Maintenance Associate become a General Warehouse Associate and then grow into an Area Supervisor.If you start as a General Maintenance Associate, you can become a Maintenance Supervisor and then an Area Supervisor. Or you can start as a General Maintenance Associate become a General Warehouse Associate and then grow into an Area Supervisor.
If you start as a General Maintenance Associate, you can become a Maintenance Supervisor then an Area Supervisor and then grow into an Operations Manager.If you start as a General Maintenance Associate, you can become a Maintenance Supervisor then an Area Supervisor and then grow into an Operations Manager.

A GMA position in one of our distribution centers can be a lifelong career or starting point to move throughout the company. Whether you are looking for the next step or you just want to try something new, there are multiple ways to grow. Select one of the jobs below to see an example of how you could reach your careers goals.

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