Maintenance Helper

Thompson Maintenance; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Construction Group, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to assist with the repair and upkeep of machines, plumbing, electrical, heating or air-conditioning systems to ensure optimal production. The role involves inspecting equipment, diagnosing malfunctions, and performing routine maintenance across various sites.

Ideal candidates will be at least 18, with mechanical aptitude and the ability to operate equipment. Prior manufacturing experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to operate equipment, understand variables influencing production, and perform basic maintenance.
• Prior manufacturing/production experience is a plus.
• May perform multiple tasks across locations, indoors and outdoors, or within a single building.
• Good mechanical aptitude and knowledge of common machine components, failure sources, services/adjustments, and assembly/installation.
• Candidate may be required to pass a drug test and background check depending on location requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance and repairs to keep structures or equipment in working order.
• Inspect, repair, and maintain functional parts of mechanical equipment and machinery.
• Diagnose malfunctions and test equipment functionality.
• Assist in performing routine maintenance to keep equipment at optimal levels.
• Support maintenance technicians with repairs as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Equipment operation

Physical stamina

Job description

Position Description

Since its foundation in 1986, Thompson Construction Group, Inc. has grown from a small, local company into one of the largest privately held companies based in South Carolina. Our diverse services portfolio includes capital projects, power services, maintenance services, disaster recovery, hydro consulting and commercial construction. We believe in investing in our employees to help them reach their professional goals, as well as their personal goals. Thompson promotes a work environment that fosters learning, leadership, and development along with a safety culture that never waivers. Thompson is headquartered in Sumter, South Carolina with offices spanning the United States, primarily southeast and central United States.

BASIC SCOPE/PURPOSE

Assist Maintenance Technicians with the repair or maintenance of machines, equipment, plumbing, electrical, heating or air-conditioning systems to ensure optimal production.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with keeping a structure or building in working order through maintenance and repairs.
• May be required to Inspect, repair, and maintain functional parts of mechanical equipment and machinery.
• Assist Inspect defective equipment and diagnoses malfunctions.
• Operate equipment to test its functioning.
• Assist in performing routine maintenance to ensure equipment is performing at optimal levels.
• Assist maintenance technician with performing repairs on equipment when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Required to wear personal protective equipment consisting of a hard hat, safety glasses, steel toed boots, ear plugs, and gloves.
• Thompson’s working conditions expose our workers to changes in temperature and humidity.
• All employees must be able to walk from the parking lot to their assigned work area. The distance is approximately 100-225 yards.
• Must be able to work a schedule of five 8-10 hour days per week or more as required.
• Lifts and carries equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. when setting up or breaking down a job;
• Walk across uneven surfaces as required to perform the task
• Climb without assistance, stairs/ladders/platforms & scaffolding;
• Work safely in environments that are noisy; utilizing Hearing Protection and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
• May be required upon training to operate Scissor Lift or Boom Lift to reach elevated areas

Position Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Successful candidate must have the ability to operator equipment, understand key variables that influence raw material yields, quality, and reliability, and perform simple maintenance
• Prior manufacturing/production experience is a plus.
• May have several tasks in a single day at a number of locations, both indoor and outdoor, or may work within one building
• Must have good mechanical aptitude and ability knowledge of:
• Common machine components
• Sources of machine failures
• Services and adjustments
• Assembly and installation
• Candidate may be required to pass a drug test and Criminal background check based on job location/requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer

Thompson Construction Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Thompson Construction Group, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

• We strive to provide a competitive compensation and benefits package. This includes but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), wellness programs and career development.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.