YARD/MAINTENANCE WORKER

Overview

Join our dynamic team as a Yard Worker and become a vital part of maintaining a safe, organized, and efficient outdoor workspace. In this energetic role, you will be responsible for supporting the daily operations of our yard, ensuring that materials, equipment, and facilities are properly managed and maintained. Your proactive attitude and attention to detail will help keep our operations running smoothly while fostering a safe environment for everyone. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop hands-on skills across various trades and contribute to a well-functioning facility.

Responsibilities

- Assist with the organization, loading, and unloading of materials, tools, and equipment within the yard area.

- Operate basic machinery and tools safely, including forklifts (if certified), hand trucks, and other yard equipment.

- Support facilities maintenance tasks such as cleaning, minor repairs, painting (including residential painting), and upkeep of outdoor areas.

- Conduct routine inspections of yard fencing, signage, and safety barriers to ensure compliance with safety standards.

- Assist with inventory management by tracking supplies using CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) or manual logs.

- Follow schematics and mechanical drawings when assisting with equipment repairs or installations involving electrical or mechanical components.

- Support welding or electrical tasks under supervision when required, utilizing relevant skills such as understanding schematics or using an ohmmeter.

- Maintain a clean and organized yard environment to promote safety and efficiency.

- Collaborate with team members to supervise daily activities, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational procedures.

- Communicate effectively in English with team members, supervisors, and contractors to coordinate tasks efficiently.

- Participate in ongoing training related to programmable logic controllers (PLCs), facilities maintenance, or other technical areas as needed.

Requirements

- Basic mechanical knowledge with the ability to read schematics and understand mechanical systems.

- Experience or familiarity with electrical systems; ability to use tools such as an ohmmeter is preferred.

- Prior experience in manufacturing, facilities maintenance, or related outdoor work environments is advantageous.

- Strong supervisory or leadership experience demonstrating the ability to oversee tasks safely and efficiently.

- Knowledge of welding techniques and residential painting is a plus but not mandatory; willingness to learn is essential.

- Ability to operate basic yard machinery safely; forklift certification is preferred but not required if willing to obtain certification upon hire.

- Good communication skills in English for effective teamwork and safety compliance.

- Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting heavy objects, standing for extended periods, and working outdoors in various weather conditions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

- Paid time off

Work Location: In person