Guard (Evenings)

Founded in 1890, Curtis Lumber is a family owned and operated building materials retailer, one of 100 largest and fastest-growing in the nation. Our employees enjoy competitive pay and excellent benefits coupled with ideal business hours allowing for a healthy work life balance. We recognize our employees hard work and dedication are the driving force of our success, and we continually look for ways to reward them.

Our Ballston Spa location is looking to find experienced, hard-working individuals to join our team of Evening Guards to support the company facilities and operations. The schedule for this shift is:

A combination of weekday and weekend evenings.

Support the company facilities and operations, including inspections of property and buildings, this is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week operation.

• Identify Safety Issues then address or contact Building Maintenance/Loss Prevention Manager
• During a snow/ice event; maintain the area(s) around Guard Shack, Gates and Corporate Building and maintain a path to generator
• Observe operation of propane station to ensure safe dispensing
• Observe arriving/departing personnel for security and safety reasons
• Observe departing Company trucks/vehicles for safety issues

• Periodically patrol buildings and grounds (night & special circumstances during the day)
• Record data such as unusual occurrences, property damage or malfunctioning equipment (night)
• Sign out/in transfer trucks going to other Branches
• Log rail cars in/out
• Monitor video surveillance system- obtain still photos/video footage as needed
• Identify trespassers and address as needed. Notifies authorities of suspicious or criminal acts.
• Address parking issues as needed
• Check in/out vendor trucks/vehicles and give direction as needed

• Handle onsite emergencies and provide traffic control when necessary
• Handle emergency phone calls from Branches and notify the appropriate Departments/Management
• Notify EMS/Police/Fire in case of emergencies
• Take alarm calls from Mahoney and address as needed
• Assist with incidents when needed

• Mentor fellow Employees as needed for their continued improvement
• Spot check inventory of items when needed
• Assist customers in seasonal area when needed and you are not by yourself
• Check customer propane tanks for expiration and condition when you are not by yourself
• Give directions to “Lost” customers and vendors
• Complete assigned projects

At Curtis Lumber we embrace a culture of accountability and safety. Join us, and you’ll quickly see everything that sets us apart is also what brings us together.

If you are ready to Build your Career, apply now to connect with our Recruitment team today!