Maintenance Helper

Chugach Government Solutions•New York, NY

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Helper assists maintenance personnel with the routine maintenance, repair, upkeep, and operation of Job Corps Center facilities, equipment, and grounds. The position performs a variety of general maintenance support activities under the direction of qualified maintenance personnel and helps maintain a safe, clean, and functional Center environment for students and staff.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Previous general maintenance, facilities, construction, or related experience preferred.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to safely use basic hand tools and equipment, or demonstrate the ability to learn their proper use.
Ability to successfully complete required background screening and other contract-required conditions of employment.
Ability to work safely in a maintenance environment and use required PPE.

Responsibilities

Assist skilled maintenance personnel with routine maintenance, repair, alteration, and upkeep of Center buildings, facilities, equipment, and grounds.
Perform general maintenance tasks such as moving materials, cleaning work areas, preparing surfaces, and assisting with repairs.
Assist with the use and care of hand tools, power tools, equipment, and materials used in maintenance activities.
Assist maintenance personnel with preventive maintenance activities and routine inspections.
Perform basic painting, patching, cleaning, and other facility upkeep activities as assigned.
Assist with maintaining grounds and exterior areas of the Center as directed.
Transport tools, materials, supplies, and equipment to and from work locations.
Maintain work areas in a clean, orderly, and safe condition.
Follow established safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Report unsafe conditions, equipment problems, facility deficiencies, or maintenance concerns to appropriate maintenance personnel.
Maintain accountability of assigned tools, equipment, materials, and Center property.
Assist with preparation of work areas and facilities for scheduled maintenance or repairs.
Respond to routine maintenance requests as directed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Timely and effective completion of assigned maintenance support activities.
Proper use, care, and accountability of tools, equipment, materials, and Center property.
Compliance with applicable safety requirements, company policies, procedures, and management directives.
Maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
Effectively communicating maintenance issues, unsafe conditions, and work status to supervisors or maintenance personnel.
Professional and courteous interaction with students, staff, contractors, and other Center personnel.