Facilities Maintenance Helper (Contract)

Position Summary

The Facilities Technician is responsible for supporting the maintenance, repair, and improvement of facility buildings, grounds, and workspaces. This hands-on role performs a variety of general maintenance tasks, including basic electrical, carpentry, plumbing, painting, and building repairs, while supporting a safe and well-maintained manufacturing environment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform general facility maintenance, repairs, and improvement projects throughout the building and grounds.

• Assist with basic electrical, carpentry, plumbing, painting, and mechanical maintenance tasks.

• Repair and maintain building components, including doors, signs, posts, steps, railings, walls, and other facility structures.

• Build and install production workstations, benches, shelving, and other facility fixtures.

• Perform minor landscaping, groundskeeping, sweeping, pressure washing, and general cleanup.

• Safely operate a variety of hand and power tools, including drills, saws, pneumatic tools, pressure washers, and painting equipment.

• Use ladders, lifts, and other equipment to safely complete maintenance and repair work at elevated heights.

• Organize, move, and maintain materials and equipment in storage areas and throughout the facility.

• Maintain tools and work areas in a clean, safe, and organized condition.

• Support facility and production teams with maintenance projects and changing operational needs.

• Complete other facility maintenance duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities maintenance, building maintenance, construction, or a related hands-on trade.

• Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, mechanical, or general building maintenance.

• Experience safely using hand and power tools.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, mechanical drawings, and diagrams.

• Ability to troubleshoot and complete general maintenance and repair tasks with minimal supervision.

• Basic computer and math skills.

• Ability to work effectively with facilities and production personnel and adapt to changing priorities.

• Ability to safely climb ladders and work at heights using appropriate equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with commercial, industrial, or manufacturing facility maintenance.

• Hands-on experience with electrical, plumbing, carpentry, or mechanical repairs.

• Experience constructing or installing mechanical assemblies, workstations, or facility fixtures.

• Technical or trade school training in a maintenance-related field.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment and may take place both indoors and outdoors.

• May require the use of personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, masks, and other required PPE.

• May involve exposure to loud noise, temperature changes, confined spaces, dust, or fumes.

• Requires regular lifting, climbing, bending, and use of tools requiring physical strength and dexterity.

• Must be comfortable working on ladders and elevated platforms as needed.

• Some weekend work may be required.

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.