Maintenance Helper 1st Shift

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Michigan; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching company_cont

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave at 100% of salary

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Early access to earned wages through);

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated in Orion, MI, is seeking a Maintenance Helper for 1st Shift to support maintenance and grounds teams across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and related systems. The role emphasizes hands-on learning, safety, and collaboration with skilled tradespeople to keep manufacturing facilities running smoothly.

The position offers opportunities to gain cross-trade experience, with a union-backed environment under the UAW, and a path for technical growth within JLL's operations

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 2-3 years of related work experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn maintenance trades.
• Ability to obtain certification to operate powered vehicular equipment.
• Ability to read maintenance manuals and wiring diagrams.
• Physical ability to sit, stand, bend, lift up to 49 pounds, and perform daily duties.
• Able to work in all weather conditions and tolerate hazards.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and extra hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist maintenance and grounds personnel in repair and installation of facility-related items and systems.
• Perform painting tasks and grounds-related functions to maintain facilities.
• Install system components and equipment to keep facilities safe and operational.
• Clean and repair gutters, drains, and related systems for proper drainage.
• Safely operate and maintain shop tools and powered equipment.
• Request equipment and supplies to maintain inventory.
• Respond to emergency situations to support safety.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

HS diploma or GED

Certifications to operate equipment

Read manuals/diagrams

Physical stamina

Overtime availability

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Aerial lifts

Burden carriers

Job description

Maintenance Helper – JLL 1st Shift

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).

Location:

Orion, MI

Work Shift:

1st Shift

Salary/Compensation:

Per Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)

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

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

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