Maintenance Helper 1st Shift

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Lake Orion (MI); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Daily Pay

Early wage access

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) is seeking a Maintenance Helper for the 1st shift at our Orion, MI manufacturing facilities. You will assist with repairs, installations, and preventive maintenance to keep large-scale facilities safe, attractive and operational.

The role offers hands-on exposure to HVAC, electrical, plumbing, metal fabrication, and building structures while developing technical skills and supporting skilled tradespeople. Union position under UAW with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 2-3 years of related work experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability and desire to learn maintenance trades and technical skills.
• Ability to obtain certification to operate powered vehicular equipment such as burden carriers, fork trucks, aerial lifts, and other specialized equipment.
• Ability to interpret maintenance manuals, wiring diagrams, and various instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Physical ability to sit, stand, walk on level and slippery surfaces, reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, grasp, and make repetitive hand movements in performance of daily duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist maintenance and grounds personnel in repair and/or installation of facility‑related items, systems, and components.
• Perform assigned painting tasks and facility/grounds‑related functions to maintain facilities in an attractive, healthy, and safe condition.
• Install system component parts, classroom and office equipment, and facility components to maintain facilities in safe, comfortable, and operating condition.
• Clean and perform minor repairs of gutters, drains, and scuppers to ensure proper operation and adequate drainage.
• Safely operate and maintain shop tools, powered vehicular equipment, and facility equipment ensuring availability in safe operating condition.
• Request equipment and supplies to maintain inventory and ensure availability of required items.
• Respond to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns and support maintenance team operations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Equipment certification

Read manuals/diagrams

Physical capability

Overtime availability

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

Maintenance Helper – JLL 1st Shift

What this job involves:

As a Maintenance Helper at JLL, you will provide essential support to maintenance and grounds personnel in maintaining large-scale manufacturing facilities in safe, attractive, and fully operational condition. This hands‑on role focuses on assisting with repairs, installations, and preventive maintenance of various facility‑related systems and components. You'll work in a dynamic manufacturing environment where your mechanical aptitude, willingness to learn, and strong work ethic will be essential to supporting facility operations and ensuring a safe, healthy workplace. We believe the most effective teams are built when everyone is empowered to thrive, and your support will be critical in helping skilled tradespeople complete their work efficiently while developing your own technical skills. You'll gain exposure to diverse facility systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, metal fabrication, and building structures while contributing to the overall maintenance operations that keep manufacturing facilities running smoothly. This position offers opportunities to learn multiple trades, develop technical capabilities, and grow within JLL's operations network while supporting world‑class manufacturing operations.

What your day‑to‑day will look like:

• Assist maintenance and grounds personnel in repair and/or installation of facility‑related items, systems, and components including windows, roofs, building structures, floors, hand rails, stairs, lighting systems, HVAC units, electrical service, and plumbing/sewer systems
• Perform assigned painting tasks and facility/grounds‑related functions to maintain facilities in an attractive, healthy, and safe condition
• Install system component parts, classroom and office equipment, and facility components to maintain facilities in safe, comfortable, and operating condition
• Clean and perform minor repairs of gutters, drains, and scuppers to ensure proper operation and adequate drainage
• Safely operate and maintain shop tools, powered vehicular equipment (burden carriers, fork trucks, aerial lifts), and facility equipment ensuring availability in safe operating condition
• Request equipment and supplies to maintain inventory and ensure availability of required items
• Respond to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns and support maintenance team operations

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with 2-3 years of related work experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability and desire to learn maintenance trades and technical skills
• Ability to obtain certification to operate powered vehicular equipment such as burden carriers, fork trucks, aerial lifts, and other specialized equipment
• Ability to interpret maintenance manuals, wiring diagrams, and various instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Physical ability to sit, stand, walk on level and slippery surfaces, reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, grasp, and make repetitive hand movements in performance of daily duties
• Ability to lift, carry, and push tools, equipment, and supplies weighing 49 pounds or more
• Ability to work in all weather conditions including wet, hot, and cold environments, and tolerance for exposure to fumes, airborne particles, mechanical and electrical hazards
• Availability to work overtime, weekends, and pre/post scheduled hours as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in manufacturing, industrial, or large‑scale facility maintenance environments
• Basic knowledge of HVAC systems, electrical systems (120/240/480), plumbing/sewer systems, or metal fabrication
• Experience operating powered industrial equipment such as forklifts, aerial lifts, or burden carriers
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and follow complex instructions
• Experience working in diverse manufacturing work environments with ability to use prudent judgment at all times
• Familiarity with safety protocols, OSHA standards, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Strong teamwork skills with ability to assist and support skilled tradespeople effectively
• Union Affiliation: This is a union position represented by the United Auto Workers (UAW). Compensation and benefits are determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Union Affiliation: This is a union position represented by the United Auto Workers (UAW). Compensation and benefits are determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Location: Orion, MI

Work Shift: 1st Shift

Salary/Comp: Per Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Location: On‑site –Lake Orion, MI

Personalized benefits that support personal well‑being and growth:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.

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Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at [e-mail]. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page.

At JLL, we give you the opportunity, knowledge and tools to own your success, because we value what makes each of us unique. We help our people thrive, grow meaningful careers and find a place where they belong. Together, we strive to be exceptional and shape a better world. For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500® company with operations in over 80 countries around the world, our employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYS.

JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.