Maintenance Trades Helper Ft. Bliss TX

Maintenance Trade Helper

Assist workers in the skilled maintenance trades by performing specific or general duties of lesser skill such as keeping a worker supplied with materials and tools, cleaning working area, machine, and equipment; assisting journeyman by holding materials or tools; and performing other unskilled tasks as directed by mechanic, supervisor or shop lead. The kind of work the helper is permitted to perform varies from trade to trade. In some trades the helper is confined to supplying, lifting, and holding materials and tools, and cleaning working areas and in others, the worker is permitted to perform specialized machine operations, or parts of a trade that are also performed by workers on a full-time basis. Operates materiel handling equipment (MHE) as required. Performs other duties assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Valid state issued driver license.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be a US Citizen or US permanent resident for more than 3 years.
• Able to function with a basic level of English oral and written language skills.
• Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions to include intense heat, heavy wind, blowing sand, heavy rain, sleet and snow.
• Must be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Able to pick up and move items within 50 lbs. restriction with a frequent or constant lifting of 40 lbs.
• Capable of climbing and working on equipment at 10 feet above ground limit.
• Capable of using and understanding Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Able to work past normal hours as mission dictates.

FITT Scientific is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.

FITT Scientific is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and job applicants and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

Employment decisions at FITT Scientific are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.