Engineering General Maintenance Helper (Full Time)

Mauna Kea Resort; Waimea/Kamuela (HI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Mauna Kea Resort in Hawaii seeks a General Maintenance Helper to perform basic maintenance and repair tasks across resort sections, assisting skilled staff and ensuring safety in every operation.

The role requires hands-on experience with hand tools, adherence to safety policies, strong communication, and the ability to work in varied resort environments. Strong teamwork is essential for guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience performing basic maintenance tasks.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and policies.
• Ability to read work orders and repair/maintenance manuals.
• Excellent communication with team members and guests/clients.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic maintenance and repair tasks related to the trades.
• Assist higher rated maintenance personnel as necessary.
• Perform assignments directed by higher classified maintenance personnel.
• Perform routine repairs or preventative maintenance tasks.
• Clean, sand and oil woodwork.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Basic maintenance

Hand tool usage

Safety compliance

Communication

Tools

Screwdrivers

Wrenches

Hammers

Drills

Ladders

Paint brushes

Measuring tools

Job description

Division: Engineering (ENG003)

Band 1U

HB General Maintenance Helper

Primary Responsibilities:

Perform basic maintenance and repair related tasks to the trades. Assist higher rated maintenance personnel as necessary. Maintain hand tools. May do minor repairs.

Essential Duties:

• Perform basic maintenance and repair related tasks to the trades.
• Assist higher rated maintenance personnel as necessary or directed.
• Perform assignments directed by higher classified maintenance personnel.
• Perform routine repairs or preventative maintenance tasks assigned.
• Clean, sand and oil woodwork.
• Does minor repair and maintenance.
• Perform duties following safety procedures and policies.
• Assist in special projects.
• Complete work assignments in a timely manner.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or required.

Other Duties:

• Care and clean all tools and equipment.
• Keep work area clean and orderly.

Working Conditions:

• Work in various areas throughout the resort in residential homes on property.
• May work in small cramped areas, with no air conditioning or limited ventilation.
• May work in high or elevated areas.

Work Hours:

• Able to work shift and days determined by Manager.
• May be scheduled more than 40 hours a week as needed.

Equipment Use:

• Operate a company vehicle or utility cart.
• Telephone or radio.
• Ability to use various repair and maintenance tools and equipment, i.e., screwdriver, nut driver, wrench, utility knife, tape ruler, ladder, hammer, drill, level, safety glasses, gloves, paint brushes, toilet plunger, flashlight, head light, scraper, sander.
• Company vehicles to travel throughout the resort.

Mental and Physical Demands:

• Able to stand and walk during most of shift.
• Able to bend, kneel, squat, climb ladder to do repair and maintenance work.
• Able to lift, carry, push/pull up to 50lbs; move furniture or appliances, carry and load/unload tools and equipment.

Communication Demands:

• Must have the ability to communicate verbally and in writing to employees, managers, homeowners and guests/clients.
• Able to read work orders and repair/maintenance manuals.
• Ability to communicate over the phone or radio.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Driver’s License if operating company vehicle
• Safety operates vehicles