Maintenance Helper: Learn & Assist Skilled Technicians

Knight Facilities Management; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

As part of the Operations/Customer Location team, you will learn the trade by performing tasks under supervision and building hands-on skills. This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and ongoing training in a fast-paced facility environment.

Qualifications

• Reading comprehension of work-related documents and manuals.
• Equipment selection to determine tools and parts needed.
• Active listening to understand instructions and safety rules.
• Installation assistance for equipment, machines, wiring, or programs.
• Time management to organize own tasks and meet priorities.
• Critical thinking to evaluate solutions and decisions.
• Troubleshooting to identify causes of operating errors.
• Routine equipment maintenance and knowing when service is required.
• Fork truck driving is desirable; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Perform schedules, sequences, and assignments for work activities based on priority and equipment needs.
• Patrol and monitor work areas and inspect tools for unsafe conditions or violations.
• Examine objects, systems, or facilities to determine needed installations or repairs.
• Requisition materials and supplies including tools and replacement parts.
• Attend safety, repair, and maintenance training and follow procedures.
• Communicate with Supervisors and peers by phone, email, or in person.
• Observe and obtain information from relevant sources to support decisions.
• Monitor processes, materials, or surroundings to detect problems.
• Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution.
• Inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify causes of errors or defects.
• Keep knowledge up-to-date and apply new techniques.

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Equipment Selection

Active Listening

Installation

Time Management

Critical Thinking

Troubleshooting

Equipment Maintenance

Fork Truck Driving

Job description

As part of the Operations/Customer Location team, you will learn the trade by performing tasks under supervision and building hands-on skills. This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and ongoing training in a fast-paced facility environment.