Maintenance Helper - Part Time/Seasonal

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Maintenance Mechanic I
Maintenance Mechanic II
Maintenance Mechanic, Sr.
Maintenance Mechanic, Chief
Maintenance Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY
This position performs routine maintenance work primarily focused on grounds maintenance. May provide some assistance to more senior maintenance mechanics to repair buildings, machines and equipment. Individual is given specific instruction, and work is performed under direct supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Performs general maintenance to grounds including mowing, edging, weedeating, tree trimming, seeding, digging, trash pickup, and operation of related equipment.

2. Provides assistance for routine preventive maintenance and repair to existing buildings, machinery and equipment. Work may be performed on motors, pumps, vehicles, tractors, mowers, and plumbing.

3. Assists with carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, and welding work as assigned.

4. Employees assigned to this position are classified as essential personnel.  Essential personnel are required to report to work when scheduled during departmental and/or emergency situations including, but not limited to, extended periods of inclement weather when travel may be difficult.  This position is essential because in the absence of sufficient personnel, the plant cannot operate safely.

WORK LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not regularly provide work leadership or full personnel management to any employees.

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
None

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION
High school diploma or GED preferred.

EXPERIENCE
Entry level.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid Texas driver's license.

KNOWLEDGE
None

SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to comprehend and carry out written and oral instruction. Ability to read operation manuals and safety data sheets.

GUIDANCE RECEIVED
Receives ongoing detailed supervision and standard procedures. Follows standard procedures and/or detailed instructions for each task or assignment; any situation that calls for something different is referred to a supervisor or more senior position.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Working conditions include exposure to weather, odor, noise, chemical hazards gases and dust.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Hand and power tools, mowing equipment, tractor, backhoe, and all terrain vehicle.