Facilities Maintenance Helper

Whitaker Construction•Brigham City, UT

9d•$18 - $23

About The Position

The Facilities Maintenance Helper supports the Facilities Manager with maintenance, repair, improvement, and upkeep of company-owned offices, shops, yards, and other facilities. This hands-on role assists with facility maintenance and construction activities, including minor repairs, preventative maintenance, landscaping, and snow removal. The successful candidate takes pride in keeping facilities safe and well-maintained, enjoys hands-on work, and is willing to learn new skills. The role may involve travel between company facilities and work in offices, shops, yards, warehouses, and outdoor construction environments. The position requires following safety policies and procedures, including OSHA requirements, and wearing required personal protective equipment. Employees must be able and willing to work long hours, including day, night, and weekend shifts as needed, and outside normal hours. Whitaker Holdings is a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) family of companies with over 70 years of experience in heavy civil construction, underground utilities, and telecommunications. Its companies operate across Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Wyoming, Colorado, Oregon, and beyond. The company describes its core values as Value Safety, Embrace Ownership, Be Honorable, and Elevate Team.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED preferred; vocational training is strongly desired.
Basic knowledge of hand and power tools.
Ability and willingness to learn various construction and facility maintenance skills.
Dependable and punctual, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Strong attention to detail and pride in quality workmanship.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with coworkers, vendors, and supervisors.
Willingness to learn and work effectively in a team environment.
Willingness to travel between company facilities as needed.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to get to and from work.
Able and willing to work long hours, including day, night, and weekend shifts as needed, and outside normal hours.
Ability to sit, walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel, and crouch, and to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
Ability to work outdoors in changing weather, noise, vibrations, and job hazards, as well as in offices, shops, yards, warehouses, and outdoor construction environments.
Ability to work in various positions and safely use hand and power tools.
Must follow applicable safety requirements and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Nice To Haves

Previous construction, maintenance, landscaping, or facilities experience is preferred but not required.
Vocational training is strongly desired.
A work-related credential or education from a secondary or post-secondary educational system is preferred for interview status; examples include Precision Exams and NOCTE.

Responsibilities

Assist with general maintenance, repairs, and upkeep of company buildings, shops, yards, and surrounding areas.
Assist the Facilities Manager with facility improvement, renovation, and construction projects.
Perform basic carpentry, painting, drywall, plumbing, electrical, and general building maintenance tasks as directed.
Assist with installation, repair, and replacement of fixtures, doors, hardware, shelving, signage, and other facility components.
Help prepare work areas, load and unload materials, and maintain clean and organized job sites.
Operate basic hand and power tools safely and properly.
Assist with moving, assembling, and setting up equipment, furniture, and materials.
Support preventative maintenance activities and routine facility inspections.
Assist with coordinating and preparing facilities for company events, meetings, and operational needs.
Identify maintenance or safety concerns and communicate them to the Facilities Manager.
Assist with landscaping and snow removal at company buildings, parking lots, yards, shops, storage areas, and grounds as needed.
Pick up and deliver materials, supplies, and equipment between company facilities.
Assist subcontractors and vendors when they are performing work at company facilities.
Comply with all safety policies, procedures, and standards, including OSHA requirements.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by supervisors.