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Fanatics

China-based licensed sports merchandise retailer

Custodial Maintenance - Winona Operations

Full-TimePosted on 10/6/2026
$12.79 - $15.53
Entry
Winona, MN, USA
In Person
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions, including shift schedules, safety procedures, and preventative maintenance documentation.
  • Ability to stay on task and work effectively with limited supervision across multiple facility locations.
  • Ability to safely and effectively operate a wide variety of hand and power tools used in custodial, painting, grounds, and maintenance activities.
  • A valid driver's license and personal transportation are required to travel between plant locations.
  • Ability to count accurately and perform simple math functions in support of inventory tracking and preventative maintenance recordkeeping.
  • Current Bloodborne Pathogens certification or ability to obtain it; familiarity with Lock Out-Tag Out procedures or willingness to complete required annual training.
  • Ability to lift 25 pounds independently, participate in team lifts of 50 pounds, stand and walk for an entire shift, and perform crouching, crawling, climbing, bending, reaching, and pushing a cart; comfort with ladder use and working in warm, humid, high-noise, and chemically exposed environments.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
Responsibilities
  • Coordinate daily cleaning and maintenance assignments across multiple buildings with facility and operations team members, reporting to the correct work center on time for each scheduled shift.
  • Contribute to a respectful, inclusive work environment and shared accountability for facility standards.
  • Participate in team lifts, extended shift coverage, and seasonal assignments as operational needs require.
  • Maintain clean, safe, and welcoming facility environments across all work centers.
  • Keep restrooms and common areas consistently stocked and sanitized.
  • Monitor and promptly address interior and exterior hazards, including ice, slip risks, and unsanitary conditions.
  • Maintain facility appearance through painting touch-ups, grounds maintenance, and general housekeeping.
  • Apply continuous improvement and Six Sigma principles to housekeeping and department activities to identify process efficiencies and reduce waste.
  • Track and report replenishment needs for cleaning and maintenance supplies, maintaining accurate records to prevent shortages.
  • Rotate across facility assignments and seasonal tasks, including snow removal, lawn care, and equipment maintenance.
  • Identify and escalate equipment or facility issues found during preventative maintenance rounds to minimize downtime and disruption.
  • Perform assigned janitorial, housekeeping, grounds, and preventative maintenance tasks while following department and company standards, procedures, and safety requirements.
  • Maintain current Bloodborne Pathogens and Lock Out-Tag Out certifications/training, including completing required annual training.
  • Identify, wear, and use applicable personal protective equipment, including eye protection, hearing protection, chemical-resistant gloves, heat-resistant gloves, and safety-toed footwear, in accordance with work-center and hazardous-material handling guidelines.
  • Work independently with limited supervision, managing time and task sequencing across multiple buildings and shift schedules, and remain available for extended hours and weekend coverage as needed.
  • Apply AI and technology to improve efficiency, quality, and outcomes; use data and digital tools to inform decisions and enhance performance; adopt new technologies and ways of working; and contribute to continuous improvement.

About the company

Fanatics China is a joint venture between Fanatics Inc. and Hillhouse Capital that localizes and scales licensed sports merchandise for China. It designs, manufactures, and markets fan gear for Chinese consumers, operating a multi-channel model that includes building and running e-commerce sites for global leagues and teams, exploring online marketplaces, and developing physical retail concepts. Its product workflow combines technology, data, and on-demand manufacturing to manage the entire supply chain, enabling fast response to demand. The company differentiates itself through a China-focused approach backed by Hillhouse’s network and investments, its end-to-end vertical commerce model, and partnerships with hundreds of sports organizations, which together help it navigate China’s complex retail landscape. The goal is to satisfy a previously underserved Chinese market for licensed sports merchandise by creating localized products and channels that connect fans with official gear.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$5.2B

Headquarters

Huangpu, China

Founded

1995

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What believers are saying

  • Fanatics Sports & Casino launched September 2, 2026, broadening monetization beyond merchandise.
  • Fanatics Collectibles opened Paris flagship plans after London's success, expanding global premium retail.
  • NFL added Fanatics as official betting operator, validating the company's sportsbook ambitions.

What critics are saying

  • Three antitrust suits were dismissed September 30, 2026, but Panini's case still threatens.
  • Fanatics laid off 286 Florida workers for Riverview closure effective March 1, 2026.
  • Sportsbook and prediction-markets integration intensifies rivalry with DraftKings, FanDuel, and regulators.

What makes Fanatics unique

  • Fanatics controls leagues, teams, and factories through vertical commerce, not simple retail markup.
  • Fanatics signed long-term NFL, UEFA, FIFA, and Ryder Cup rights in 2026.
  • Fanatics China pairs Hillhouse Capital with local manufacturing and Shanghai operations.

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Benefits

Work Life Balance - At Fanatics we place our focus on results and empowerment and encourage you to enjoy your time on and OFF the field with our competitive time off policies.

Recognition and Rewards Program - Fanatics values our internal fans too! Our programs are designed to thank and reward Fanatics athletes for their hard work and commitment to winning as a team.

Company Sponsored Events - From breakfast to happy hour and every hour in between – Fanatics employees can enjoy time together at one of our many company events.

Fanatics.com Employee Discount - As an employee you will receive a special discount on all of your favorite sports merchandise and memorabilia.

Give Back - Fanatics cares about the fans around us. We encourage you to partner up with your teammates in giving back and serving the communities where we work and play.

Meet & Greets - You never know who will show up to the office. You might just meet one of your all-time favorite athletes.

Invest in You - Here at Fanatics we want you to accomplish your goals. We offer tuition reimbursement.

Healthy Lifestyle - Fanatics cares about helping and supporting our teams in their busy lifestyles. Through wellness relationships with fitness and weight management partners we are here to support you in whatever your lifestyle goals.

Wellness Coverage - Your health is important to you – and it’s important to us too! We offer a number of benefit plan options for convenience and flexibility.

Financial Security - Through our plans, Fanatics offers you a way to budget for health care expenses that you’d typically pay for out of pocket.

Retirement - The sooner you begin planning for your retirement, the better. Fanatics offers generous plans to help you prepare for the future.

Network of Support - Fanatics understands that sometimes you may need someone in your corner. Through the Life Assistance Program, you and your family have access to support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Fanatics Family First - Afterall we are #OneFanatics. Put your family first with our paid maternity and paternity leave program, or take advantage of our infertility treatment reimbursement program to get the support you need while you try to grow your family.

IDEA - We invite you to join one of our Employee Resource groups, or celebrate and honor what’s most important to you through our IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equality & Advocacy) floating holiday. We recognize diversity helps foster innovation, and people perform better when they can be themselves. Gender Affirmation Treatment reimbursement is available to employees.

Company News

CNBC
Sep 30th, 2025
Scorability raises $40M to transform recruiting

Scorability, a sports tech platform, raised $40 million in funding led by Bluestone Equity Partners, with participation from Fanatics and others. The startup, founded in 2023 by Brian Cruver, aims to modernize college sports recruiting. It has 1.2 million athletes and 3,000 college sports program users. Scorability is free for athletes, while colleges pay $10k-$40k annually. The platform simplifies recruitment by providing comprehensive data and AI-driven tools for coaches.

Instagram
Aug 25th, 2025
Black Sports Business Symposium on Instagram: "Day one of #BlackSportsBiz launched the inaugural @BlackSportsWallStreet + @Pitch.Black.Sports, presented by @Fanatics, while also featuring @CariChampion, Eli Kumekpor, @RyanHoward_006 and @1JeremiahBrown! 🎤🛍️ Congrats to @Reel_Analytics for winning Pitch Black Sports! We can’t wait to see what’s next for Cory and his team. 📈 🎥: @travisellisonproductions @aumemedia"

417 likes, 21 comments - blacksportsbiz on May 30, 2024: "Day one of #BlackSportsBiz launched the inaugural @BlackSportsWallStreet + @Pitch.Black.Sports, presented by @Fanatics, while also featuring @CariChampion, Eli Kumekpor, @RyanHoward_006 and @1JeremiahBrown! 🎤🛍️ Congrats to @Reel_Analytics for winning Pitch Black Sports! We can’t wait to see what’s next for Cory and his team. 📈 🎥: @travisellisonproductions @aumemedia".

Wall Street Journal
Dec 8th, 2024
WSJ News Exclusive | Fanatics Valuation Rises to $18 Billion as It Plans to Expand Sports Offerings

Fanatics raised a new round of funding valuing the online sports-merchandise retailer at $18 billion, people familiar with the matter said, roughly tripling its valuation from a year ago.

Sports Yahoo
Sep 12th, 2024
Fanatics Launching Events Division With Investment From IMG

Fanatics is launching a new events vertical, in partnership with IMG, to capitalize on the company’s growing suite of business ventures, including merchandise, memorabilia, fashion, music, trading cards and sports betting. Starting next year, Fanatics Events will create fan festivals that feature athletes and brands from across the industry, including those in the Fanatics orbit. […]

Fanatics, Inc.
Sep 12th, 2024
History — Fanatics Inc

What began as a single e-commerce deal in 2002 has grown into a mobile-first, tech and data-fueled consumer brand, built to satisfy global fans who purchase gear in-the-moment when passion is burning highest. Fanatics provides the ultimate shopping experience to sports fans whether buying gear onlin