A Maintenance Helper or Assistant assists maintenance mechanics. Repairs and maintains equipment and machines, such as cars or heating systems. May assemble or adjust machines as directed by a head mechanic.
Jackson, MS Job Details $20 an hour 23 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Paid time off Qualifications English Map reading Driving Full Job Description This position is located at Camp Hidden Lake located in Lexington, MS.
This position is responsible for:
Inspects and/or coordinates a variety of maintenance and equipment functions and repairs for Salvation Army buildings on camp property, living quarters and grounds including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical and equipment.
Key Responsibilities:
performs routine maintenance and repairs. runs errands; performs plumbing, painting and carpentry repair work; oversees work being done by others including vendors. ensures venders perform work as scheduled and within repair estimates. assists with setting up tables and other equipment needed for special events. regularly cleans building and sanitizes as necessary; performs routine groundskeeping work to ensure the beautification of the landscape. Inspects the facilities and equipment on a regular basis to ensure all light fixtures, AC units, program equipment and systems are working properly and free from unnecessary leaks, debris, mold, etc. Tests, adjusts, and diagnosis all machinery, heating, cooling, piping, and electrical systems, and records maintenance issues and inspections in accordance with schedules. Troubleshoots and repairs minor mechanical and equipment malfunctions and performs preventative maintenance on, dishwashers, laundry machines, vent fans, playground equipment, etc.; performs minor adjustments.
Physical & Working Conditions:
Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language. Ability to perform heavy lifting. Ability to perform strenuous, heavy work involving the lifting and carrying of heavy objects (25-50 lbs.). Physical ability to "team lift" heavy materials, supplies and equipment (50-100 lbs) occasionally. Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and some climbing. Ability to read and follow a map and/or hand-written directions. Work requires working with cleaning chemicals and working out doors which may involve discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like. Work requires driving where there may be discomforts associated noise and traffic
Benefits:
Health Insurance Aflac Policies Retirement PTO Holiday Pay High school diploma or G.E.D. with some course work from a technical or vocational school in construction, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning and three years' experience performing maintenance and repair work for commercial building and grounds, with two years of maintenance and carpentry experience and good skill in the use of hand and power tools, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
License & Certifications :
Valid State Driver's License (if required by duties) Bulldozer Certification Certification in one or more maintenance field
