Hands-On Facility Maint Tech: Building, Welding & More

Pollard Games, Inc. dba American Games; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

American Games is seeking a General Maintenance - Building & Grounds team member to keep our manufacturing facility safe, functional and well-maintained. You will handle multiple tasks from painting and carpentry to welding and equipment maintenance across the site.

Ideal candidates have 1-2 years of hands-on maintenance experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and familiarity with basic electrical, plumbing and safety practices.

Qualifications

• >1-2 years of experience in maintenance, mechanical, machinist, industrial/commercial painting, carpentry or related hands-on work preferred.
• >Experience maintaining, troubleshooting or repairing industrial or commercial equipment.
• >Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to diagnose problems and identify practical solutions.
• >Working knowledge of electrical systems, electrical circuits, hand tools and power tools.
• >Ability to perform basic plumbing, carpentry, painting, drywall and general facility repairs.
• >Welding experience or the ability to perform basic welding tasks is preferred.
• >Experience or aptitude for working with lathes, mills, drill presses, saws and similar equipment.
• >Strong understanding of workplace safety, PPE, chemical handling and SDS/MSDS requirements.
• >Ability to organize and prioritize multiple maintenance projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• >Dependable, self-motivated and comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.
• >Strong attention to detail and commitment to completing quality work.
• >Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• >Willingness to learn new equipment, maintenance processes and computer systems.
• >Ability to work well in a diverse environment.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a variety of facility, grounds and equipment maintenance needs.
• Perform preventative and corrective repairs, troubleshoot problems and ensure a safe, well-maintained environment.
• Conduct building repairs, painting, carpentry, plumbing and minor electrical work within training.
• Weld, fabricate and machine using lathes, mills, drill presses, saws and power tools.
• Assist with preventative maintenance and basic repair of industrial equipment to minimize downtime.

Skills

Maintenance

Mechanical aptitude

Welding

Electrical knowledge

Hand tools

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Problem solving

Tools

Lathes

Mills

Drill presses

Saws

Power tools

Job description

American Games is seeking a General Maintenance - Building & Grounds team member to keep our manufacturing facility safe, functional and well-maintained. You will handle multiple tasks from painting and carpentry to welding and equipment maintenance across the site.

Ideal candidates have 1-2 years of hands-on maintenance experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and familiarity with basic electrical, plumbing and safety practices.