Facilities Helper

AEVEX Corp.; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

AEVEX Corp. is seeking a Facilities Helper to support maintenance, repair, cleanliness, and organization of company buildings and grounds.

You will assist with routine maintenance, furniture moves, event setups, preventive tasks, and inspections to ensure a safe and functional work environment. You will perform basic maintenance like changing bulbs, tightening fixtures, minor painting, and support for preventive maintenance on equipment and systems.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn maintenance skills.
• Ability to safely use common hand and power tools.
• Basic understanding of workplace safety practices.
• Ability to take directions and follow through on assigned tasks to completion.
• Ability to read and understand written text and instructions.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine building maintenance, repairs, and upkeep of facilities.
• Perform basic maintenance tasks including changing light bulbs, replacing ceiling tiles, tightening fixtures, and minor painting or patching.
• Support preventive maintenance activities on facility equipment and systems.
• Assist with office, warehouse, and conference room setups, including moving furniture and equipment.
• Transport materials, tools, and equipment within the facility.
• Report maintenance concerns or safety hazards and respond to routine requests in a timely manner.

Skills

Basic mechanical aptitude

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Integrity

Education

High school diploma or GED

OSHA 10 certification or safety training

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

The Facilities Helper provides general support for the maintenance, repair, cleanliness, and organization of company buildings and grounds. This position assists with routine maintenance activities, furniture moves, event setup, preventive maintenance tasks, and facility inspections while ensuring a safe, clean, and functional work environment.

Essential Functions

• Assist with routine building maintenance, repairs, and upkeep of company facilities.
• Perform basic maintenance tasks including changing light bulbs, replacing ceiling tiles, tightening fixtures, and minor painting or patching.
• Support preventive maintenance activities on facility equipment and systems.
• Assist with office, warehouse, and conference room setups, including moving furniture, equipment, and supplies.
• Transport materials, tools, and equipment throughout the facility.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of maintenance shops, storage rooms, and work areas.
• Perform routine inspections of buildings and grounds and report maintenance concerns or safety hazards.
• Assist with exterior maintenance including litter removal, pressure washing, and seasonal grounds support.
• Help receive, organize, and stock maintenance supplies and inventory.
• Support waste removal, recycling, and disposal activities in accordance with company procedures.
• Assist contractors and vendors by providing facility access and logistical support.
• Respond to routine maintenance requests in a timely manner.
• Operate basic hand and power tools safely.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Standard Essential Functions

• Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
• Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn maintenance skills.
• Ability to safely use common hand and power tools.
• Basic understanding of workplace safety practices.
• Ability to take directions and follow through on assigned tasks to completion.
• Ability to read and understand written text and instructions.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with a team or independently.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Highly responsible and reliable.
• Strong work ethic and integrity

Education / Certifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• OSHA 10 certification or similar safety training is a plus.
• Valid driver's license is required.

Experience

• 1+ years of facilities, maintenance, construction, warehouse, or related experience.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:

• Occasionally required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment.
• Frequently required repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Frequently required to stand for extended periods of time.
• Frequently required to lift up to 50 pounds.

For the purpose of this summary, occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the work day, frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time.

Security Clearance

• Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.

About AEVEX

AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees.

AEVEX is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.