Facilities Maintenance Helpers perform cleaning, preventative maintenance, and general repairs for facilities, grounds, buildings, and equipment. Duties include preventative tasks such as fluid replacement and replenishment, filter changes, lubrication, prescribed inspections and cleaning, and other equipment-specific tasks. Building and grounds maintenance includes mowing/trimming, snow & ice removal, light bulb replacement, basic plumbing, carpentry, painting, and other services. These technicians may accompany or assist outside contractors performing work in the facility.
This role is identified as requiring ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) compliance; therefore, qualified candidates must meet the definition of a U.S. Person (per EAR Part 772 and ITAR 120.15):
An individual who is granted U.S. citizenship, or
An individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence (i.e., a "Green Card" holder), or
An individual who is granted status as a "protected person"
Essential Functions
To accomplish this job, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Reads work orders and specifications to determine tasks and priorities; may initiate work orders to track verbal and in-person maintenance requests
Troubleshoots, maintains, and performs basic repair of minor building electrical problems including lamp/bulb changes, ballast, fixture, switch, photocell, and outlet issues; replaces filters on AC and/or downdraft equipment
Performs minor repair and maintenance of external building, grounds, plumbing, and other mechanical systems or equipment
Monitors fluid levels and adds/change fluids including coolant to machines; safely transports and stores used coolant for collection by authorized waste vendor
Performs facility cleaning including sweeping and mopping floors and other surface cleaning; cleans and sanitizes restrooms, breakrooms, and eyewash stations; empties trash and scrap bins as needed
May operate mower, trimmer, or other hand tools to maintain grounds; uses shovels, plow, or other snow & ice removal equipment as necessary
Safely and efficiently operates forklift and other material-handling equipment; may operate overhead or jib cranes
Operates motor vehicle to traverse facility and obtain or deliver parts and supplies needed by maintenance personnel
Transports parts, tools, equipment and materials needed to perform work; removes debris and inoperable items
May inventory and requisition parts, equipment, and supplies; may drive motor vehicle to obtain items not in inventory
May record data in ERP, maintenance work order system, or other electronic storage
Uses cleaners, solvents, abrasives, power and hand tools, adhesives, lubricants, and other solutions to clean and repair facilities
Maintains clean, safe, and orderly work area; returns tools and equipment to appropriate storage areas when not in use
May participate in safety committee activities
Follows all safety policies and procedures; consistently utilizes all required personal protective equipment (PPE); attends and participates actively in safety training
Communicates verbally (English) and follows verbal and written instructions
Performs other tasks and/or assignments as required
Regular attendance on-site at the workplace is required
Required Education and Work Experience
High School diploma or GED equivalent is required
A minimum of two (2) years experience in a similar maintenance role is required; relevant apprenticeship or vocational training in industrial maintenance, building trades, or similar program may be considered in lieu of or in combination with paid work experience
Other Required Skills and Abilities
Valid Driver's license and acceptable safe driving record to meet insurance requirements
Forklift experience is preferred; forklift certification must be obtained upon hire and…