Union Maintenance Helper 3rd Shift

JLL•Lake Orion, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Maintenance Helper at JLL, you will support maintenance and grounds personnel in keeping large-scale manufacturing facilities safe, attractive, and fully operational. The hands-on role includes assisting with repairs, installations, and preventive maintenance of facility systems and components. You will work in a manufacturing environment and help skilled tradespeople complete work efficiently while developing technical skills. You may gain exposure to HVAC, electrical, plumbing, metal fabrication, and building structures while supporting facility operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and 2–3 years of related work experience.
Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn maintenance trades and technical skills.
Ability to obtain certification to operate powered vehicular equipment, such as burden carriers, fork trucks, and aerial lifts.
Ability to interpret maintenance manuals, wiring diagrams, and written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions.
Physical ability to sit, stand, walk on level and slippery surfaces, reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, grasp, and make repetitive hand movements.
Ability to lift, carry, and push tools, equipment, and supplies weighing 49 pounds or more.
Ability to work in wet, hot, and cold weather conditions and tolerate exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and mechanical and electrical hazards.
Availability to work overtime, weekends, and pre- or post-scheduled hours as needed.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in manufacturing, industrial, or large-scale facility maintenance environments.
Basic knowledge of HVAC, electrical systems (120/240/480), plumbing/sewer systems, or metal fabrication.
Experience operating powered industrial equipment such as forklifts, aerial lifts, or burden carriers.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and follow complex instructions.
Experience in diverse manufacturing work environments and ability to use prudent judgment.
Familiarity with safety protocols, OSHA standards, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Strong teamwork skills and ability to effectively assist and support skilled tradespeople.

Responsibilities

Assist maintenance and grounds personnel with repairs and installations involving facility items, systems, and components, including windows, roofs, building structures, floors, hand rails, stairs, lighting, HVAC, electrical service, and plumbing/sewer systems.
Perform assigned painting tasks and facility- and grounds-related work to maintain safe, healthy, and attractive facilities.
Install system component parts, classroom and office equipment, and facility components.
Clean and perform minor repairs on gutters, drains, and scuppers.
Safely operate and maintain shop tools, powered vehicular equipment, and facility equipment, keeping equipment available and in safe operating condition.
Request equipment and supplies to maintain inventory and availability of required items.
Respond to emergencies to address immediate safety concerns and support maintenance team operations.