Maintenance Trades Helper

This position is on a federal AbilityOne contract that requires most work hours to be performed by employees with disabilities. Due to program requirements, this role must be filled by a person with a disability.

About the role

Under close supervision, the Maintenance Trades Helper assists one or more workers in the skilled maintenance trades by performing specific or general duties of lesser skill. The work varies by trade. This is an entry-level position.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide variety of clerical duties in support of department or site management and staff (e.g., receiving visitors, answering telephones, entering data, processing paperwork, scheduling meetings, maintaining records).
• Performs a variety of lesser-skilled maintenance duties.
• Assists journeyman by supplying, lifting, and holding materials or tools.
• Performs unskilled tasks as directed by a journeyman.
• May perform specialized machine operations.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• 0 to 1 year of work experience, preferably in construction or maintenance.
• Ability to follow instructions on labels for proper and safe use of tools and equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respond to questions from customers and others.
• Human relations skills to build effective working relationships.
• Basic mathematical ability and ability to read and use measurements.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing work priorities and fill in during absences to maintain quality of service.
• Ability to manage and accurately track material resources and time.
• Demonstrated organizational, problem-solving, and common-sense skills.

Physical Requirements

Employees must be able to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance:

• Maneuvering to and around equipment.
• Standing and walking.
• Bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching.
• Lifting boxes or equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Climbing ladders or step stools.

Work Environment

Work is performed at a customer’s location in office, shop, warehouse, or outdoor environments. May require driving to and from worksite locations. Equipment may be located in crawl spaces, rooftops, and outside facilities. Employees may be exposed to:

• Hazardous and/or toxic substances.
• Electrical shock.
• Noise from equipment.
• External weather conditions (wind, rain, cold, and heat).

Pay

$22.45 per hour.