Maintenance Associate

Hudson Harvest

Gloversville, NY

Pay: $20/hr

Shift: Part time

**Part-Time Maintenance Handyman**

*Harvest Prime Foods | Part-Time, 10 - 15 Hours per Week | Warehouse Facility*

**About Harvest Prime Foods**

Harvest Prime Foods is a food distribution holding company built on the belief that good food delivered with integrity can strengthen communities and support the people who grow it. Harvest Prime brings together a portfolio of purpose-driven food distribution companies serving the Northeast, including Antonucci Foods, Hudson Harvest, and Syracuse Banana. The platform connects farms, producers, and suppliers to retail, restaurant, and institutional customers, operating with the rigor of a professionally managed portfolio company and the values of a family-built business.

**Position Summary**

Harvest Prime Foods is seeking a reliable, hands-on Maintenance Handyman to keep our warehouse building, equipment, and grounds safe and in good working order. This part-time role handles routine maintenance, basic repairs, and day-to-day fixes, and reports when outside contractors are required for larger repair needs. The ideal candidate is a practical problem-solver who takes pride in a well-kept facility.

**Key Responsibilities**

· Perform routine maintenance and basic repairs to the warehouse building, interior, and exterior (doors, drywall, fixtures, shelving, and storage areas).

· Handle minor plumbing repairs, including leaking sinks, toilets, and faucets, and report roof or refrigeration leaks promptly.

· Complete light electrical work such as replacing light fixtures, bulbs, outlets, and switches.

· Monitor heating, refrigeration, thermostats, and alarm systems; perform basic upkeep and escalate issues to licensed service providers.

· Inspect and perform basic maintenance on pallet jacks, forklifts, and other material-handling equipment.

· Support fire safety and OSHA compliance, including checking extinguishers, exit signs, emergency lighting, and walkways.

· Assist with basic internet and network troubleshooting (e.g., resetting routers and checking connections).

· Respond to equipment malfunctions and urgent maintenance requests during scheduled hours.

· Keep the maintenance workstation, tools, and supply closet clean, organized, and stocked.

· Maintain a simple log of completed repairs, open issues, and supplies needed.

**Qualifications**

· At least 1–2 years of general handyman, building maintenance, or facilities experience.

· Working knowledge of minor plumbing and light electrical repairs.

· Ability to safely use common hand and power tools.

· Ability to operate a forklift and other material-handling equipment (certification preferred or obtained on the job).

· Basic understanding of OSHA safety regulations and safe work practices.

· Ability to climb ladders, bend, kneel, and lift up to 60 pounds.

· Dependable, self-directed, and able to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision.

· Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

**Preferred**

· Experience with commercial refrigeration systems.

· Experience repairing pallet jacks and forklifts.

· Prior experience in a warehouse, food distribution, or industrial setting.

**Schedule & Position Details**

· Part-time, 15 hours per week.

· Flexible scheduling; occasional availability for urgent repairs may be requested.

· Work is performed on-site at the warehouse facility, both indoors and outdoors.

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10.0 – 15.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Work Location: In person