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Facilities Maintenance Helper - Aerospace

Accurus Aerospace Corporation, Tulsa, OK, United States


Facilities Maintenance Helpers perform cleaning, preventative maintenance, and general repairs for facilities, grounds, buildings, and equipment. Duties include preventative tasks such as fluid replacement and replenishment, filter changes, lubrication, prescribed inspections and cleaning, and other equipment‑specific tasks. Building and grounds maintenance includes mowing/trimming, snow & ice removal, light bulb replacement, basic plumbing, carpentry, painting, and other services. These technicians may accompany or assist outside contractors performing work in the facility.

Essential Functions

Reads work orders and specifications to determine tasks and priorities; may initiate work orders to track verbal and in‑person maintenance requests

Troubleshoots, maintains, and performs basic repair of minor building electrical problems including lamp/bulb changes, ballast, fixture, switch, photocell, and outlet issues; replaces filters on AC and/or downdraft equipment

Performs minor repair and maintenance of external building, grounds, plumbing, and other mechanical systems or equipment

Monitors fluid levels and adds/changes fluids including coolant to machines; safely transports and stores used coolant for collection by authorized waste vendor

Performs facility cleaning including sweeping and mopping floors and other surface cleaning; cleans and sanitizes restrooms, breakrooms, and eyewash stations; empties trash and scrap bins as needed

May operate mower, trimmer, or other hand tools to maintain grounds; uses shovels, plow, or other snow & ice removal equipment as necessary

Safely and efficiently operates forklift and other material‑handling equipment; may operate overhead or jib cranes

Operates motor vehicle to traverse facility and obtain or deliver parts and supplies needed by maintenance personnel

Transports parts, tools, equipment and materials needed to perform work; removes debris and inoperable items

May inventory and requisition parts, equipment, and supplies; may drive motor vehicle to obtain items not in inventory

May record data in ERP, maintenance work order system, or other electronic storage

Uses cleaners, solvents, abrasives, power and hand tools, adhesives, lubricants, and other solutions to clean and repair facilities

Maintains clean, safe, and orderly work area; returns tools and equipment to appropriate storage areas when not in use

May participate in safety committee activities

Follows all safety policies and procedures; consistently utilizes all required personal protective equipment (PPE); attends and participates actively in safety training

Communicates verbally (English) and follows verbal and written instructions

Performs other tasks and/or assignments as required

Regular attendance on‑site at the workplace is required

Required Education and Work Experience

High School diploma or GED equivalent is required

A minimum of two (2) years experience in a similar maintenance role is required; relevant apprenticeship or vocational training in industrial maintenance, building trades, or similar program may be considered in lieu of or in combination with paid work experience

Other Required Skills and Abilities

Valid Driver's license and acceptable safe driving record to meet insurance requirements

Forklift experience is preferred; forklift certification must be obtained upon hire and maintained throughout employment

Mechanical aptitude and basic knowledge of facility maintenance required

Experience using hand tools and electrical testing equipment is required

Small motor repair, hydraulic and/or pneumatic system repair experience is preferred

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

ERP or Work Order system experience is preferred

Self‑management skills including efficiency, sense of urgency, ability to adapt and respond to unexpected circumstances, and ability to juggle multiple projects, competing priorities, and meet concurrent deadlines

Appropriate written and verbal communication skills and consistently legible handwriting (English)

Physical Demands and Work Environment
Role

Regularly stand and walk throughout the facility, sit and/or stand for long periods to perform job duties

Regularly lift, carry (short distances), and push/pull up to 50 pounds

Frequently bend, crawl, stoop, squat, or kneel

Frequently climb steps, stairs, and ladders

Accurately distinguish colors, letters, and numbers

Use hands and fingers to remove and install hardware, adjust controls, and operate tools

Use hands and fingers to operate computer and peripheral equipment

Visual ability to gauge distances, recognize and avoid obstacles

Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material‑handling equipment

Working Conditions

Moderate Noise (frequently); Excessive noise, hearing protection required (frequently)

Dust, smoke, fumes/vapors (occasionally); may be required to wear dust mask or respirator as needed

Extreme temperatures (occasionally)

Sharp instruments including box cutters, scissors, and other tools

Hazardous equipment including forklifts, hand tools, cranes or other lifting devices, and other equipment used in a machine shop environment

Exposure to power sources and powered equipment (regularly)

The use of PPE, including hearing protection, eye and hand protection, and the use of safety footwear is required.

This position is classified as safety‑sensitive.

Accurus offers a comprehensive employee benefit package upon completion of 30 days of employment. For full details, please visit the benefits section of our website.

Accurus is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affinity Opportunity Program (AAP) employer and participates in the E‑Verify Employment Verification Program. Please see our website for more information on employment practices.

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