Maintenance Mechanic Joplin, MO

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Job summary

Kaizen Lab Inc. is seeking an entry-level Maintenance/Mechanic to perform routine repairs across HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems. You will support facility safety and cleanliness while gaining hands-on experience with equipment such as forklifts, order pickers, and light vehicles.

This role emphasizes a strong mechanical aptitude and a desire to learn, with opportunities to grow in the maintenance field and take on increasingly responsible tasks under supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; further education in maintenance preferred.
• Must maintain a positive attitude with a customer service focus in a fast-paced environment.
• Forklift trucks and order pickers experience preferred but will train.
• Ability to multi-task, manage time effectively, and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Preventive Maintenance: perform routine inspections and maintenance on HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• General Repairs: assist in repairing machinery, equipment, and structural components (painting, flooring, lighting).
• Basic Construction knowledge related to wood structure repairs.
• Troubleshooting: diagnose basic mechanical issues and assist with repairs under supervision.
• Safety and Compliance: maintain a safe and clean workspace, follow safety regulations and procedures.
• Documentation: record maintenance activities and service requests.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Forklift trucks

Hand tools

Power tools

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift trucks

Order pickers

Job description

Maintenance/Entry Level Mechanic

This entry-level Facility Maintenance and Mechanic position willperform routine building repairs, including basic plumbing, electrical, andHVAC maintenance, while ensuring facility safety and cleanliness. Also, basicmechanical aptitude to service and troubleshoot facility equipment such as:Forklifts, order pickers, golf cars, pickup trucks, vans, delivery vehicles.

Ideal opportunity for motivated individuals with strongmechanical aptitude and a desire to learn, focusing on preventive maintenanceand repair.

This is a great opportunity for someone with basicmechanical skills to grow in the facility maintenance field.

Key Responsibilities

• Preventive Maintenance: Perform routine inspections andmaintenance on HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• General Repairs: Assist in repairing machinery, equipment, and structural components (painting, flooring, lighting).
• BasicConstruction knowledge as pertains to wood structure repair methods.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose basic mechanicalissues and assist with repairs under supervision.
• Safety and Compliance: Maintain a safe and cleanworkspace, following all safety regulations and procedures.
• Documentation: Record maintenance activities and service requests.

Job Requirements:

High school diploma, or GED equivalent needed. Any furthereducation/experience in the maintenance area preferred.

Must maintain a positive attitude, with a customer servicefocus in a fast-paced work environment.

Use of forklift trucks & order pickers experiencepreferred but will train.

Should possess ability to multi-task, manage timeeffectively, and prioritize tasks.

Should be detail-oriented, focused, driven, and aself-starter.

Strong interpersonal, communication, problem solving, andorganizational skills.

Knowledge of general carpentry, and repairs needed.

Should have ability to use hand and power tools.

Ability to work in a team environment as well asindependently.

One year of maintenance experience and a valid driver’slicense needed for driving company vehicles.

Shift:

Mon-Fri, Day Shift

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurances
• 401k plan, with 4% employer matching upon meetingeligibility requirements
• Employer paid life insurance
• Voluntary benefits-Supplemental life, cancer, accident, etc.
• PTO, 6 Paid Holidays