Facilities Maintenance Helper

Whitaker Construction • Full-time • Brigham City, Utah, United States • 3d ago

The Facilities Maintenance Helper supports the Facilities Manager with the maintenance, repair, improvement, and upkeep of company-owned offices, shops, yards, and other facilities. This hands-on position assists with a variety of facility maintenance and construction activities, including minor repairs, preventative maintenance, landscaping, and snow removal. A successful Facilities Maintenance Helper takes pride in keeping facilities safe and well-maintained, enjoys working with their hands, and is willing to learn new skills.

Whitaker Holdings is a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) family of companies with over 70 years of experience in heavy civil construction, underground utilities, and telecommunications. Whitaker Holdings encompasses multiple companies, including Whitaker Construction, DasCo of Idaho, Advanced Cable Technology, and Bighorn Traffic Services. Operating across Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Wyoming, Colorado, Oregon, and beyond, our companies are united by four core values — Value Safety, Embrace Ownership, Be Honorable, and Elevate Team — which guide how we work, how we treat each other, and how we deliver quality results on some of the most challenging projects in the region.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Including but not limited to the list below.

Assist with general maintenance, repairs, and upkeep of company buildings, shops, yards, and surrounding areas.
Assist the Facilities Manager with facility improvement, renovation, and construction projects.
Perform basic carpentry, painting, drywall, plumbing, electrical, and general building maintenance tasks as directed.
Assist with installation, repair, and replacement of fixtures, doors, hardware, shelving, signage, and other facility components.
Help prepare work areas, load and unload materials, and maintain clean and organized job sites.
Operate basic hand and power tools safely and properly.
Assist with moving, assembling, and setting up equipment, furniture, and materials.
Support preventative maintenance activities and routine facility inspections.
Assist with coordinating and preparing facilities for company events, meetings, and operational needs.
Identify maintenance or safety concerns and communicate them to the Facilities Manager.
Assist with landscaping and snow removal at company buildings, parking lots, yards, shops, storage areas, and grounds as needed.
Pick up and deliver materials, supplies, and equipment between company facilities.
Assist subcontractors and vendors when they are performing work at company facilities.
Comply with all safety policies, procedures, and standards of safety, including OSHA requirements.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned by supervisors.

Skills and Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED preferred. Any vocational training is strongly desired.
Those with an education and/or work-related credential from a secondary or post-secondary educational system will be given preferred interview status (Precision Exams, NOCTE, etc.).
Previous construction, maintenance, landscaping, or facilities experience is preferred but not required.
Basic knowledge of hand and power tools.
Ability and willingness to learn various construction and facility maintenance skills.
Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
Strong attention to detail and pride in quality workmanship.
Must follow verbal and written instructions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with coworkers, vendors, and supervisors.
Willingness to learn.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Must be willing to travel between company facilities as needed.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to get to and from work.

Physical Requirements:

Able and willing to work long hours including day, night, and weekend shifts as needed, and work outside of normal hours.
Able to sit, walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel, crouch, and lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
Able to work in outside environments being subjected to weather changes, noise, vibrations, and job hazards.
Able to work in offices, shops, yards, warehouses, and outdoor construction environments.
Able to work in various positions and safely use hand and power tools.
Must follow all applicable safety requirements and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Whitaker Construction offers an exceptional benefits package including:

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employees earn shares in the company – All employees have ownership in the company and its success.
Competitive wages.
Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term Disability, Supplemental Insurance.
401K and Match.
Paid Holidays.
Paid Personal Days.
Quarterly Incentive Program (profit sharing).
Referral Bonuses.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

The ADA defines “reasonable accommodation” as a change or adjustment to a job or work environment that allows a qualified individual with a disability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of a particular job, and does not cause an undue hardship for the employer.

Whitaker Construction is an “equal opportunity employer.” Whitaker will not discriminate and will take “affirmative action” measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, creed, color, national origin, or sex.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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