Facility Maintenance Helper

U-Haul; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Facility Maintenance Helper to assist in the upkeep of various U-Haul facilities. This role offers the chance to work hands-on with tools and perform essential maintenance tasks, ensuring everything runs smoothly. With a focus on career stability and opportunities for advancement, this position allows you to earn while you learn, with bonuses for performance and completion of training programs. Join a company that values health and wellness, providing a supportive environment and numerous employee perks, including insurance options and a 401(k) plan.

Benefits

Career Stability

Opportunities for Advancement

Gym Reimbursement Program

Health Insurance

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Life Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Discounts on Products and Services

Critical Illness Insurance

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively work with hand and power tools.
• Experience in general maintenance and repair tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance, installation, and repair tasks.
• Assist skilled workers and complete work requests professionally.
• Participate in ongoing education through U-Haul University.

Skills

Hand/Power Tools

General Maintenance

Installation and Repair

Basic Facility Maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Location:

429 Church St, New Bedford, Massachusetts 02745 United States of America

The Facility Maintenance Helper will assist in the facility maintenance of all U-Haul Moving Centers, Storage Centers and other U-Haul facilities within a geographical area.

Our motto is 'Hire Fast, Pay Fast.' You can start today and get paid today! Schedule two hands-on working interviews and get paid for each. We also offer a $100 hiring bonus! In addition, we offer a $300 cash bonus, paid upon completion of U-Haul Equipment Inspection and Verification through our 1-2-3 Punch Certification Program at retail stores.

U-Haul Offers:

• Career stability
• Opportunities for advancement
• Mindset App Reimbursement
• Gym Reimbursement Program
• Health insurance &Prescription plans,if eligible
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days,if eligible
• Life insurance
• MetLaw Legal program
• MetLife auto and home insurance
• Discounts on Apple products, Dell computers, cell phone plans, hotels, and more
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 24-hour physician available for kids
• Dental &VisionPlans
• Business travel insurance
• You Matter EAP
• LifeLock Identity Theft Protection
• Critical Illness/Group Accident Insurance
• Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program

Primary responsibilities include:

• Effectively work with a variety of hand/ power tools.
• Perform general maintenance, installation, repair and service.
• Perform work requiring nailing, sawing, cutting, painting and basic facility maintenance
• Perform clean-up duties at renovation sites.
• Complete work requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Assists skilled workers in the performance of all duties when necessary.
• Participate in ongoing continuous U-Haul education through U-Haul University.

Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license and the ability to maintain a good driving record to operate commercial motor vehicles
• Adhere to all local state (provincial) and federal vehicular regulations while driving.

Education/Training:

High school diploma or equivalent

Work Environment:

The work involves moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts or machines, fumes or irritant chemicals. May be required to use protective clothing or gear such as masks, goggles, gloves or shields.

Physical Demands:

The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing, walking, recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching or similar activities, and lifting a minimum of 50 lbs assisted or unassisted.

U-Haul Holding Company, and its family of companies including U-Haul International, Inc. (“U-Haul”), continually strives to create a culture of health and wellness. Consistent with applicable state law, U-Haul will not hire or re-hire individuals who use nicotine products. The states in which U-Haul will decline to hire nicotine users are: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington. U-Haul has observed this hiring practice since February 1, 2020 as part of our commitment to a healthy work environment for our team.

U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state or local law. Individual accommodations are available on requests for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need to know basis.