Maintenance Helper - Part Time/Seasonal

Maintenance Helper - Part Time/Seasonal

This position performs routine maintenance work primarily focused on grounds maintenance. May provide some assistance to more senior maintenance mechanics to repair buildings, machines and equipment. Individual is given specific instruction, and work is performed under direct supervision.

Essential duties and responsibilities include performing general maintenance to grounds including mowing, edging, weedeating, tree trimming, seeding, digging, trash pickup, and operation of related equipment. Provides assistance for routine preventive maintenance and repair to existing buildings, machinery and equipment. Assists with carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, and welding work as assigned. Employees assigned to this position are classified as essential personnel. Essential personnel are required to report to work when scheduled during departmental and/or emergency situations including, but not limited to, extended periods of inclement weather when travel may be difficult. This position is essential because in the absence of sufficient personnel, the plant cannot operate safely.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED preferred, entry level experience, valid Texas driver's license. Ability to comprehend and carry out written and oral instruction. Ability to read operation manuals and safety data sheets. Receives ongoing detailed supervision and standard procedures. Follows standard procedures and/or detailed instructions for each task or assignment; any situation that calls for something different is referred to a supervisor or more senior position. Working conditions include exposure to weather, odor, noise, chemical hazards gases and dust. Tools and equipment used include hand and power tools, mowing equipment, tractor, backhoe, and all terrain vehicle.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.