Maintenance Helper

6123 Cunningham Rd Houston Texas 77041

Why Valmont

We're Here to Move the World Forward.

Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.

Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce. Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now.

Why Valmont

We're Here to Move the World Forward.

Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.

Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce. Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now.

Available Shift: 1st Shift, Monday - Friday from 5:00am to 1:45 pm.

Compensation: $17.00 per hour

Position Summary:

The Maintenance Helper supports the Maintenance Department by combining hands-on maintenance assistance with inventory management, material tracking, and maintenance administration. This position ensures maintenance parts, tools, and consumables are accurately tracked, stocked, and available while also assisting technicians with equipment repairs, preventive maintenance, and safe operation of the facility.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Maintain maintenance inventory through cycle counts, audits, restocking, and organization with the use of excel documents and MaintainX software.
• Obtains quotes for parts, tools, and consumables while maintaining appropriate inventory levels.
• Track inventory usage by equipment, work order, or job.
• Maintain material tracking records, vendor information, purchase requests, and deliveries.
• Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors, obtain quotes, schedule work, rentals, and equipment pickups.
• Maintain maintenance documentation including work orders, preventive maintenance records, inspections, and maintenance software updates.
• Assist mechanics with troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining machinery including hoists, motors, pumps, belts, fans, conveyors, air conditioners, forklifts, and other production equipment.
• Use hand tools and power tools safely to assist with repairs and equipment adjustments.
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment while replacing worn or damaged components under guidance.
• Assist with fabrication of fixtures and maintenance improvements as needed.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe maintenance shop and inventory areas.
• Interpret basic blueprints, schematics, sketches, and work instructions with guidance.
• Support emergency maintenance activities and unscheduled equipment outages as required.
• Promote and follow all company safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of maintenance, inventory, warehouse, or industrial experience preferred.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to safely use hand and power tools.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and maintenance tracking systems.
• Ability to learn maintenance software and inventory systems.
• Ability to read basic blueprints and schematics preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in hot, dusty, and industrial environments.

Key Performance Expectations:

• Maintain accurate inventory with minimal discrepancies.
• Ensure maintenance materials are available when needed.
• Keep work orders, inventory records, and preventive maintenance documentation current.
• Coordinate subcontractors and rentals efficiently to minimize downtime and unnecessary costs.
• Provide timely support to maintenance technicians while maintaining a safe work environment.

Benefits:

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family's overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision).
• 401k retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Employer paid life insurance.
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave.
• Work Life Support.
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year.
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more.

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family's overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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