HOUSEKEEPING & FACILITIES MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL: 3RD SHIFT in Salem, Virginia at Carter Machinery

Carter Machinery
Location: Salem, VA 24153, USA
Category: Facilities
Posted Date: September 18, 2026
Requisition_Number: HOUSE006807
Schedule: Full Time

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Join a Company That’s Built to Elevate You.

At Carter Machinery, we don’t just offer jobs - we offer long-term careers defined by purpose, innovation, and impact. We’ve built an award-winning workplace where high achievers thrive, careers grow, and your work truly matters.

Our legacy is strong, our vision is bold, and our future is built on investing in the growth and well-being of our people. Whether you're turning a wrench, managing operations, or supporting customers, you play a vital role in powering industries that moves the world forward.

Job Title: Housekeeping & Facilities Maintenance

Location: Salem, Virginia

Shift: 3rd

Starting Compensation Range: $16.80 - $21.12 per hour + Shift Differential

What You Will Do:

• Review work to be completed each day and prioritize, coordinate, and obtain materials needed to complete requested and required maintenance in a timely manner
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, strip, wax, and buff floors
• Wash and sanitize restrooms, including toilets, sinks, mirrors
• Pull trash, dust surfaces, wipe all touch points, and ensure chairs and tables are in their place
• Assist with maintenance of facility landscaping, snow removal, ice melt, as requested
• Stock and maintain supplies required to perform assigned duties
• Assist with setting up and tearing down rooms used for meetings and events
• Notify supervisor of occurring deficiencies or items in need of repair
• Work with Facilities team with minor facilities projects
• Travel to off-site facilities to perform cleaning responsibilities
• Work in coordination with team to achieve Continuous Improvement goals and objectives
• Perform other related duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous related experience required
• High school diploma or GED required
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to work additional hours to meet demands
• Valid driver’s license
• Excellent driving record
• Willingness to travel to off-site Carter facilities to perform cleaning responsibilities

What Success Looks Like In This Role:

• Successful prioritization of work each day to ensure timely completion of requested and required maintenance
• Clean and sanitized facilities
• Well maintained landscaping and clear roads and parking areas within facilities
• Accurate setups and tear downs of rooms used for meetings and events
• Traveling to other facilities to perform cleaning duties
• Promoting a positive customer experience
• Upholding the Core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Excellence and Teamwork by embracing The Carter Way

Physical Requirements: 

• Frequently sitting for extended periods of time
• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Competitive Compensation and Benefits: 

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k), $0.75 to $1.25 match up to 6%
• Life and disability insurance
• In-house training instructors/programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus program
• Tool allowances and tool loans
• Discounts on cellular phone service, computers, and vehicles
• Opportunities for overtime
• Shift differential (if applicable)

You’ll gain access to real learning, real advancement, and a real future in a company that’s reshaping what it means to lead in our industry. If you're looking for purpose, possibilities, and a team that wins together - you belong at Carter Machinery.

Come build what matters and build your future with us.

Actual base pay may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, education, geographic location, and other relevant business considerations. In addition to base pay, the compensation package may include participation in performance-based incentive programs (e.g., discretionary or non-discretionary plans), as well as overtime eligibility depending on the role.

Carter Machinery Co. Inc. is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals – including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, or any other characteristic protected by law – are encouraged to apply.

Carter Machinery is a drug-free workplace.