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Area Maintenance Specialist

Circle K · Prescott, WI · $18.00–$22.00 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 15, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

This role supports the Store Manager in running a Circle K store in Lakeland. What parts of keeping a store running smoothly have you handled before?

What they are checking: Whether they have hands-on experience with daily store operations and upkeep.

Tell me about a time you set an example for coworkers through your own work.

What they are checking: Whether they lead by doing, which the posting calls out.

This role needs weekday days plus weekend availability. Can you commit to that?

What they are checking: Whether they can show up reliably on the schedule the store needs.

What would you do

How would you help hire and train staff so the store keeps high standards?

What they are checking: Whether they can support hiring and training rather than only doing tasks themselves.

A cooler starts running warm during a busy morning. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they protect product and food safety while getting the repair started.

How do you decide which maintenance or cleaning issue to fix first when several come up at once?

What they are checking: Whether they prioritize safety and customer-facing problems first.

How would you handle a staff member who keeps skipping cleaning tasks?

What they are checking: Whether they address the issue directly and fairly instead of doing it themselves every time.

About the work

The posting mentions bookkeeping. What experience do you have balancing cash or keeping store records?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle basic money and paperwork tasks accurately.

Our food program has high standards. How would you keep food prep areas clean and safe?

What they are checking: Whether they take food safety and cleanliness seriously.

How would you handle merchandising when new products arrive and shelves are already full?

What they are checking: Whether they understand basic merchandising and planogram decisions.

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The full job description

As published by Circle K.

Northern Tier BU - Region 07 - Market 01: 280 St. Croix Trail S, Lakeland, Minnesota 55043 Shift Availability Days (Weekdays + Weekend Availability Required) Time Type Full time Assistant Manager We want you to join our team as an Assistant Manager. If you have the desire to be challenged, work in a fast-paced, fun environment and create a career in management – look no further. As an assistant manager, you will enjoy: • Medical, Vision, Dental, & Life Insurance/Short & Long Term Disability • Flexible Schedules • Weekly Pay • Paid Vacations • Large, Stable Employer • Fast Career Opportunities • Work With Fun, Motivated People • Task Variety • Paid Comprehensive Training • 401K With a Competitive Company Match • Performance and Incentive Bonuses • Flexible Spending/Health Savings Accounts • Tuition Reimbursement Your key responsibilities: You will assist the Store Manager with oversight of the Stationstore operations. You’ll help with hiring, supervising and working with the staff to accomplish daily tasks, bookkeeping and merchandising. You will help to maintain our high standards and provide fast and friendly service to our customers. Provide regular and predicable onsite attendance. Our food program has set the bar high and you’ll be executing that too. You care about your customers and set an example for the rest of your staff. You display a sense of urgency, patience and leadership. You’re good at: • Leading a team of employees/management • Recruiting, interviewing, and hiring • Delegation and follow-up • Teaching and motivating others • Planning and organizing • Communicating your plans and ideas • Cash-handling and bookkeeping • Problem solving • Advocating and empathizing • Safety and Security Great if you have: • Retail experience • Supervisor or management experience • Recruiting/hiring/interviewing skills • Experience handling food • High School/College Degree(s) Physical Requirements: • Ability to stand and/or walk for up to 8 hours • Lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds from ground to overhead up to 30 minutes in a shift • Occasionally lift and/or carry up to 60 pounds from ground to waist level • Push/pull with arms up to a force of 20 pounds • Bend at the waist with some twisting up to one hour a shift • Grasp, reach and manipulate objects with hands. This handwork requires eye-hand coordination, and may require climbing a ladder to store and retrieve materials or place and remove signs NT AMS Hiring Range: $18.00 to $22.00 per hour Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) and all state and local disability laws. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process. Click below to review information about our company's use of the federal E-Verify program to check work eligibility: In English In Spanish

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