Facilities Maintenance Assistant

North Chicago, IL
Temporary to Full Time
Entry Level
SMS Staffing Is Hiring Immediately for Facilities Maintenance Assistants!
 
JOB TITLE:  Facilities Maintenance Assistant (Environmental Waste)
JOB LOCATION: North Chicago, IL
JOB TYPE: Temp to Hire
PAY: $18-20/HOUR
1st SHIFT: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm (Monday - Friday)
 

Job Summary for Facilities Maintenance Assistant Role:

SMS Staffing is seeking Facilities Maintenance Assistants to support environmental and building maintenance operations in a fast-paced industrial setting. This hands-on role involves working both indoors and outdoors with exposure to various environmental conditions.


Job Duties:
● Pump and remove rainwater and contaminated water from pits
● Operate forklifts and move totes safely
● Power wash pits, drains, equipment and collect water samples, as needed 
● Perform building maintenance (repairs, cleaning, inspections)
● Assist with snow removal 
●Push, pull and move pails, drums, totes, etc, using various means
● Assist in data entry of sample records, hazardous waste records, etc. 


Qualification Requirements:
● High School diploma or equivalent
● Basic math, writing, and reading skills
● Basic building maintenance skills are a must
● Forklift experience, preferred.
● Must have a valid driver's license
 

Special Circumstances of the Job:
● Able to operate power and hand tools, including: pressure washer, floor scrubber, and work with pumps. 
● Lift heavy objects (up to 50 lbs)
● Must be able to wear safety equipment (e.g., respirators, gloves, acid suit, goggles, steel-toe work boots, face shield, etc.)
●Able to work outdoors during inclement weather
●Able to climb, stoop, and stand for long periods of time


Come join the SMS team!
It takes more than top-notch facilities, modern equipment, and innovative technologies to become our customers’ most trusted supplier. It takes people who are committed to our customers’ success and who are willing to go the extra mile to get the job done right.

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