Maintenance Housekeeping - 1st Shift

Who We Are

At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country — but what truly sets us apart is our people. We’re a passionate, purpose-driven team that’s as committed to each other as we are to our customers.

We’ve spent over 80 years building a culture that puts people first. We believe in creating opportunities for growth, fostering meaningful connections, and supporting every Team Member’s journey. What fuels us? Our belief in the power of fun.

Here, you won’t just help customers gear up for their next adventure — you’ll launch one of your own. Whether you're starting out or leveling up, Academy is a place where fun can’t lose!  

Education:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required

Work Experiences:

• Some related work experience preferred.

Skills:

• Communication – effective listening, speaking, and writing skills
• Ability to lift 60 pounds during a work shift
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures
• Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties.

Responsibilities:

• Cleans the building by conventional sweeping methods using vacuum cleaners, dusting cloths, cleaning cloths, and similar materials and equipment.
• Cleans restrooms and restocks paper and soap.
• Removes minor clogs in restroom plumbing appliances.
• Empties trash receptacles and bags trash for proper disposal.
• Must be safety conscious; stays alert for potential safety hazards.
• Uses power equipment to buff and restore floors and shampoo carpets.
• Wear the proper safety equipment
• *Performs other general warehouse duties as needed

*Disclaimer: Not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time without notice.

Physical Requirements & Attendance:

Academy is committed to the health and safety of all team members.  In this position team members will be required to work safely, report any unsafe working conditions and adhere to company procedures, policies, and guidelines. Team members are also required to report suspicious activities, concerns or potential theft to management, Human Resources or Loss Prevention.

DISTRIBUTION CENTER WORKING CONDITIONS: There are routine exposures to moderate heat, cold, moisture/wetness and unpleasant air conditions. The position involves considerable physical exertion. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Use of manual dexterity
• Regularly standing, walking and assuming awkward positions for long periods of time (i.e. bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing, and working from elevated surfaces)
• May require repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Must be able to lift up and carry 20 – 60 pounds on a highly frequent basis
• Ability to work in mezzanines up to 50 feet high
• Ability to hear and specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Must be able to work in a non-air conditioned warehouse environment
• May be required to wear equipment (PPE), such as safety shoes, safety glasses, safety vest, gloves, and bump cap
• Adhere to company work and seasonal hours, policies, procedures and rules governing professional staff behavior

Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other category protected by law.

Other Requirements

This position may require successful completion of a substance abuse screening in addition to a Criminal Background Check.

Firearms Positions: Requires the handling of ammunition and/or firearms. Extra precaution, safe handling, storage of and transport procedures must be followed to ensure safety and compliance with company policies, local and state laws. All Firearm positions will require successful completion of firearms- specific Criminal Background Check (CBC) and Firearms Authorized Training.

Powered Industrial Truck Positions: Requires the operation of a Powered Industrial Truck that will be used to carry, push, pull, lift, stack or tier materials. Extra precaution, safe truck operation and procedures must be followed to ensure safety and compliance with company policies. Team member must have an active PIT Certification (provided by Academy) in order to operate a Powered Industrial Truck.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.​