... areas of the store and walking them through projects when necessary Demonstrates sincere ... etc.) Detects common signs of shoplifting, theft, and other security risks, and promptly ...
... areas of the store and walking them through projects when necessary Demonstrates sincere ... etc.) Detects common signs of shoplifting, theft, and other security risks, and promptly ...
General Laborer
Clinton, IL · On-site
$16.50 - $20.50/hr
Clean up work areas Fuel vehicles and equipment Clean tracks on track type and related equipment ... common sense reasoning to solve general problems Physical/Mental Demands: Must be able to stand ...
General Laborer
Clinton, IL · On-site
$16.50 - $20.50/hr
Clean up work areas Fuel vehicles and equipment Clean tracks on track type and related equipment ... common sense reasoning to solve general problems Physical/Mental Demands: Must be able to stand ...
Retail Sales - Part Time
Forsyth, IL · On-site
$15 - $15.60/hr
Cross-functionally train in other areas of the store to help deliver the best customer service ... common retail technology, such as smart phones and tablets * Reading, writing, and performing basic ...
Retail Sales - Part Time
Forsyth, IL · On-site
$15 - $15.60/hr
Cross-functionally train in other areas of the store to help deliver the best customer service ... common retail technology, such as smart phones and tablets * Reading, writing, and performing basic ...
Pet Trainer
Forsyth, IL · On-site
$15.08 - $25.85/hr
Ensures the pet training area and surrounding areas are clean and presentable. * Recognize ... Exposure to live animals and their handling is common. Do what you love Join us for a chance to ...
Pet Trainer
Forsyth, IL · On-site
$15.08 - $25.85/hr
Ensures the pet training area and surrounding areas are clean and presentable. * Recognize ... Exposure to live animals and their handling is common. Do what you love Join us for a chance to ...
Pet Trainer
Forsyth, IL · On-site
Ensures the pet training area and surrounding areas are clean and presentable. * Recognize ... Exposure to live animals and their handling is common. Do what you love Join us for a chance to ...
Pet Trainer
Forsyth, IL · On-site
Ensures the pet training area and surrounding areas are clean and presentable. * Recognize ... Exposure to live animals and their handling is common. Do what you love Join us for a chance to ...
Pet Trainer
Forsyth, IL · On-site
$15.08 - $25.85/hr
Ensures the pet training area and surrounding areas are clean and presentable. * Recognize ... Exposure to live animals and their handling is common. Do what you love Join us for a chance to ...
Pet Trainer
Forsyth, IL · On-site
$15.08 - $25.85/hr
Ensures the pet training area and surrounding areas are clean and presentable. * Recognize ... Exposure to live animals and their handling is common. Do what you love Join us for a chance to ...
Electrical/Instrumentation Maintenance Specialist, West - Decatur, IL
Decatur, IL · On-site
$29.73 - $34.66/hr
... and industrial areas including hazardous locations (Class I & Class II) * Industrial safety ... The position may require exposure to and use of chemicals, solvents, and cleaners common to ...
Electrical/Instrumentation Maintenance Specialist, West - Decatur, IL
Decatur, IL · On-site
$29.73 - $34.66/hr
... and industrial areas including hazardous locations (Class I & Class II) * Industrial safety ... The position may require exposure to and use of chemicals, solvents, and cleaners common to ...
Ensures the pet training area and surrounding areas are clean and presentable. * Recognize ... Exposure to live animals and their handling is common. Do what you love Join us for a chance to ...
Ensures the pet training area and surrounding areas are clean and presentable. * Recognize ... Exposure to live animals and their handling is common. Do what you love Join us for a chance to ...
Ensures the pet training area and surrounding areas are clean and presentable. * Recognize ... Exposure to live animals and their handling is common. Do what you love Join us for a chance to ...
Ensures the pet training area and surrounding areas are clean and presentable. * Recognize ... Exposure to live animals and their handling is common. Do what you love Join us for a chance to ...
Pet Trainer
Forsyth, IL · On-site
$15.08 - $25.85/hr
Ensures the pet training area and surrounding areas are clean and presentable. * Recognize ... Exposure to live animals and their handling is common. Do what you love Join us for a chance to ...
Pet Trainer
Forsyth, IL · On-site
$15.08 - $25.85/hr
Ensures the pet training area and surrounding areas are clean and presentable. * Recognize ... Exposure to live animals and their handling is common. Do what you love Join us for a chance to ...
AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (TITLE 32)
Decatur, IL · On-site
$21.69/hr
The areas of consideration for this position, Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code 709), will be ... WG-08 Level - MUST possess experience or training in the use of common hand tools to make ...
AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (TITLE 32)
Decatur, IL · On-site
$21.69/hr
The areas of consideration for this position, Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code 709), will be ... WG-08 Level - MUST possess experience or training in the use of common hand tools to make ...
Full Time - Fulfillment Associate - Day
Forsyth, IL · On-site
$15 - $15.60/hr
Pick, stage, inspect, and fulfill customer orders accurately and on time, keeping staging areas ... common retail technology, such as smart phones and tablets * Powered Equipment Certification:
Full Time - Fulfillment Associate - Day
Forsyth, IL · On-site
$15 - $15.60/hr
Pick, stage, inspect, and fulfill customer orders accurately and on time, keeping staging areas ... common retail technology, such as smart phones and tablets * Powered Equipment Certification:
Part Time - Fulfillment Associate - Flexible
$15 - $15.60/hr
... areas clean, organized, and safe. Deliver excellent service by choosing high quality items ... common retail technology, such as smart phones and tablets Powered Equipment Certification:
Part Time - Fulfillment Associate - Flexible
$15 - $15.60/hr
... areas clean, organized, and safe. Deliver excellent service by choosing high quality items ... common retail technology, such as smart phones and tablets Powered Equipment Certification:
Disinfecting Services (Commercial Facilities) - Independent Contractor Com
Hammond, IL · On-site
$24.25 - $31.25/hr
Application of EPA-approved disinfectants to high-touch and high-traffic areas * Routine disinfecting programs for offices, medical environments, and common spaces * Electrostatic spraying, fogging ...
Disinfecting Services (Commercial Facilities) - Independent Contractor Com
Hammond, IL · On-site
$24.25 - $31.25/hr
Application of EPA-approved disinfectants to high-touch and high-traffic areas * Routine disinfecting programs for offices, medical environments, and common spaces * Electrostatic spraying, fogging ...
Ability to align and plan instruction associated with the Common Core Standards * Ability to ... content areas at levels that ensure learners meet or exceed learning targets, and allow English ...
Ability to align and plan instruction associated with the Common Core Standards * Ability to ... content areas at levels that ensure learners meet or exceed learning targets, and allow English ...
Electrical/Instrumentation Maintenance Specialist, West - Decatur, IL
Decatur, IL · On-site
$29.73 - $34.66/hr
... areas including hazardous locations (Class I & Class II)Industrial safety experience required ... cleaners common to mechanical work that may be hazardous and/or cause injury if specific ...
Electrical/Instrumentation Maintenance Specialist, West - Decatur, IL
Decatur, IL · On-site
$29.73 - $34.66/hr
... areas including hazardous locations (Class I & Class II)Industrial safety experience required ... cleaners common to mechanical work that may be hazardous and/or cause injury if specific ...
Ability to align and plan instruction associated with the Common Core Standards * Ability to ... content areas at levels that ensure learners meet or exceed learning targets, and allow English ...
Ability to align and plan instruction associated with the Common Core Standards * Ability to ... content areas at levels that ensure learners meet or exceed learning targets, and allow English ...
Ability to align and plan instruction associated with the Common Core Standards * Ability to ... content areas at levels that ensure learners meet or exceed learning targets, and allow English ...
Ability to align and plan instruction associated with the Common Core Standards * Ability to ... content areas at levels that ensure learners meet or exceed learning targets, and allow English ...
Utility - BioProducts - Decatur, IL
Decatur, IL · On-site
$23.75 - $28.11/hr
Low light conditions common * Respiratory hazards due to dust, chemical fumes/vapors, steam ... Able to access all areas in the plant and work at heights * Sit or stand for long periods
Utility - BioProducts - Decatur, IL
Decatur, IL · On-site
$23.75 - $28.11/hr
Low light conditions common * Respiratory hazards due to dust, chemical fumes/vapors, steam ... Able to access all areas in the plant and work at heights * Sit or stand for long periods
Ability to align and plan instruction associated with the Common Core Standards * Ability to ... content areas at levels that ensure learners meet or exceed learning targets, and allow English ...
Ability to align and plan instruction associated with the Common Core Standards * Ability to ... content areas at levels that ensure learners meet or exceed learning targets, and allow English ...
Common Areas information
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$9.09 - $10.49
2% of jobs
$10.49 - $11.89
7% of jobs
$11.89 - $13.29
8% of jobs
$13.76 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$13.29 - $14.69
21% of jobs
The median wage is $15.61 / hr.
$14.69 - $16.09
17% of jobs
$16.09 - $17.49
15% of jobs
$18.15 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$17.49 - $18.89
9% of jobs
$18.89 - $20.28
7% of jobs
$20.28 - $21.68
7% of jobs
$21.68 - $23.08
3% of jobs
$23.08 - $24.48
2% of jobs
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$16
$24
How much do common areas jobs pay per hour?
What is the difference between Common Areas vs Maintenance Technician?
| Aspect | Common Areas | Maintenance Technician |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Typically no formal certifications required | Often requires certifications like HVAC, electrical, or plumbing licenses |
| Work Environment | Public or shared spaces in residential or commercial buildings | Mechanical, electrical, or plumbing areas within buildings |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Property management, hospitality, residential complexes | Facilities management, property maintenance, industrial settings |
| Search & Comparison Intent | Understanding roles in building upkeep and cleaning | Technical repair and maintenance tasks |
Common Areas staff typically focus on cleaning and maintaining shared spaces, while Maintenance Technicians handle repairs and technical tasks within buildings. Both roles are essential for building upkeep but differ in skills, certifications, and daily responsibilities.
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Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 13 days ago
Lowe's rating
6.8
Lowe's
Based on 5,053 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
6.2
National retailers average
Based on 93,344 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
The best things about working at Lowe's
Featured by Lowe's, based on 5053 Breakroom Quiz responses from their frontline employees
90%
say they get paid time off
81%
say their health insurance is affordable
75%
Part-time workers get health insurance
Featured by Lowe's, based on 5053 Breakroom Quiz responses from their frontline employees
Job description
Key Responsibilities
Customer Service
Provides SMART customer service at all times through the daily execution of Lowe's customer service policies, procedures and programs
Builds relationships with vendors by providing direction and checking to ensure merchandise resets are completed according to Lowe's specifications
Collaborates with the Merchandising Service team and Manager by communicating project priorities, schedule, and project needs (e.g., materials, supplies, time)
Analyzes metrics and provides feedback on project execution and in-store service to store, market, and corporate leaders
Although majority of time of time will be spent in activities that do not involve the direct interaction with customers, the individual in this role is expected to engage with customers when the opportunity arises. This includes:
Understands customers' needs and assists in locating, demonstrating, selecting, carrying, and/or loading merchandise
Engage with customers to understand his/her needs and assists in locating, demonstrating, selecting, carrying, and/or loading merchandise
Listens to and responds knowledgeably and promptly to customer and employee questions by taking them to areas of the store and walking them through projects when necessary
Demonstrates sincere appreciation to customers
Communicates information to customers regarding all stock, special order merchandise, feature benefits, application, and warranty information related to Lowe's programs
In-stock
Moves or replaces beams and grids, rotates stock, builds products, and displays products and support materials using power equipment (e.g., lifts, order pickers) per reset and/or project instructions and processes
Identifies damaged products, removes them from the shelves, delivers them to Return to Manufacturer (RTM) area, and signs off on the products as defective
Verifies buyback items and ensures they are pulled, prepped, and ready for shipping
Identifies damaged or missing signage, displays, and collateral and orders replacements in accordance with merchandising standards and planogram details
Confirms that product pricing information is visible and clear and resolves/replaces any missing pricing labels
Updates/validates wayfinding and product location signage as well as digital maintenance of this information throughout the store
Ensures cross merchandise, side stack products, j-hooks and gravity feed bins are placed appropriately, helping to drive add-on sales
Works with store leadership to stage clearance and damaged merchandise for quick sale
Sorts products in bins, drawers and boxes to ensure that they are in the proper location
Merchandise to plantogram, price, color block and place plants as they arrive
Fill plant racks onto plant tables per plantogram to grand opening ready standards
Clean and Safe Stores
Reviews, completes, and enters completion details (when, what, amount of time spent, taking and uploading photographs to confirm servicing completion, etc.) for all assigned merchandise reset, service, and maintenance tasks
Ensures all reset displays are safe and in working order and repaired/replaced as needed
Repairs/seals damaged packaging and boxes including peg-hook items
Removes all trash, moves cardboard boxes to the bailer, and moves plastic wrap and other debris to the compactor
Replaces light bulbs and alerts the appropriate contact when additional maintenance issues are noted (lights out, painting, etc.)
Detects common signs of shoplifting, theft, and other security risks, and promptly communicates them to management and/or Asset Protection
Ensures compliance with housekeeping standards and programs (e.g., Zone Recovery) to maintain cleanliness and organization of store and working areas
Maintains a safe and secure work environment, which may include conducting daily safety reviews, noting hazards, keeping aisles clear, and securing doors and gates
Adheres to all safety requirements relevant to one's regular job duties: top stock safety, reinstalling safety cables, use of aisle blockers, a tether line on power equipment, spotters, and safety devices
Operates store equipment as needed depending on one specific role and department (e.g., Zebra phone, telephone, paging system, copiers, fax machines, computers, CCTV surveillance system, key cutter, panel saw, paint mixer, flooring cutters, compacter baler)
In addition to the above responsibilities, this individual is held accountable for other duties as assigned
Maintain point-of-sale signage including bin plus beam label stock ensuring all bin locators are placed and price changes are activated
Audit and update pricing labels inside and outside the store to ensure accuracy
Follow state-specific guidelines on price changes (Pricing Policy SF-06)
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or GED General Studies or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable
Preferred Qualifications
6 Months of Lowe's sales floor experience
6 Months of Experience performing product merchandising tasks including reading planograms and plantograms, setting up and tearing down displays
3 Months of Experience operating power equipment such as lifts, order pickers, and similar equipment
Pay Range: $15.00 - $15.60 per hour
Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit
https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits
.
Associate Benefits (
https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/joining-our-team
)
Working at one of the largest retail companies has its perks. We offer exceptional benefits and wellness programs for eligible full-time and part-time associates, tailored for many different lifestyles. Our benefits range from health, vision and dental insurance to paid vacation, tuition assistance and parental and family-building benefits. Plus, we offer learning and development opportunities to help our associates grow their skills and achieve their goals.
Health, Dental and Vision insurance
Life and Disability insurance
Paid time off based on role, tenure, and locality, including vacation, holidays, sick and volunteer time
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
401(k) Retirement account with company match
Employee Assistance Program with concierge, work/life services and no-cost counseling for all kinds of needs
Education support programs, including tuition assistance and trade skills scholarships
Business Travel Accident insurance
Maternity and Parental leave
Adoption assistance
Lowe's Associate Discount and broad discount platform
Other discretionary benefits (based on eligibility) include annual bonuses, enrollment in Lowe's Employee Stock Purchase Plan and/or deferred compensation plan, and grant awards
Lowe's is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.
Pay Range: $15.00 - $15.60 per hour Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.
Working at Lowe's
Perks for frontline workers
From Lowe's, via Breakroom
Bonus opportunities
Tuition-free education assistance
Flexible scheduling options
401(K) with up to 4.25% company match
Up to 10 weeks of paid maternity leave & 4 weeks of paid parental leave
Paid time off
Access to comprehensive healthcare options
Employee stock purchase plan
What to expect from working at Lowe's
From Lowe's
About Lowe's, in their own words
From Lowe's
Since 1921, home improvers of all stripes have relied on us to have the products and services they need. Our commitment to our customers drives every decision we make, from the products on our shelves to developing a more sustainable supply chain and robust philanthropy. We set the standard for corporate responsibility and thoughtful customer service in home improvement retail.
Walk into any of our stores, distribution centers, or offices, and you'll find a driven team of collaborators, builders, and visionaries. As an associate, you will be empowered to learn and grow in your career. From solving customer problems to providing disaster relief, your hard work will help us build a solid foundation for the success of future generations.
Company values
From Lowe's
Our Core Behaviors:
- Focus on Customers
- Deliver Results
- Take Action
- Show Courage
- Continue Learning
Our Values:
- Service Minded
- Collaborative
- Inclusive
- Respectful
- Driven to Win
About Lowe's
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Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 19 million customer transactions a week in the United States and Canada. With fiscal year 2021 sales of over $96 billion, Lowe's and its related businesses operate or service nearly 2,200 home improvement and hardware stores and employ over 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts. For more information, visit Lowes.com.
Industry
Retail
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Mooresville, NC, US
Year founded
1946