Facilities Helper

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Title: Facilities Helper
Job Description

The Facilities Helper performs physically demanding tasks to support the maintenance, cleanliness, and operational readiness of campus buildings and grounds. This hands-on role focuses on general facilities maintenance, basic mechanical work, and heavy lifting to ensure a safe, functional, and well-presented environment for students, staff, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Support daily facilities maintenance activities to keep buildings, classrooms, and common areas clean, safe, and operational.
• Perform basic mechanical and repair tasks under guidance, including minor fixes and adjustments to facilities and equipment.
• Assist with preventive maintenance routines to help identify and address issues before they become major problems.
• Support painting and touch-up work to maintain a clean, professional appearance throughout the campus.
• Handle heavy lifting and movement of materials, furniture, and equipment as needed for maintenance and campus operations.
• Use hand tools and basic power tools safely and correctly to complete assigned tasks.
• Work independently on assigned tasks, managing time effectively to complete work within scheduled hours.
• Follow safety procedures and guidelines to maintain a safe work environment for yourself and others.
• Communicate clearly with supervisors and team members about work status, issues, and maintenance needs.

Essential Skills

• Experience in facilities maintenance or a similar hands-on maintenance role.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and comfort working with tools and equipment.
• Ability to perform repair tasks and assist with painting and preventive maintenance.
• Strong physical stamina and ability to perform physically demanding work, including heavy lifting.
• Effective time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Reliability and strong work ethic in a maintenance and facilities environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in a facilities helper, maintenance technician, or facility support role.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance practices.
• Comfort working in an educational or campus setting.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly environment.

Why Work Here?

You will work in a stable campus environment with the potential for a long-term opportunity, allowing you to grow your skills in facilities maintenance while contributing to a community-focused setting. The role offers consistent weekday hours and the chance to take pride in maintaining a well-used and valued public space.

Work Environment

This role is based in a community college setting and supports campus buildings and grounds. The schedule runs Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., providing consistent daytime hours. Work involves both indoor and outdoor tasks, regular use of hand tools and basic maintenance equipment, and frequent physical activity, including standing, walking, bending, and lifting. The environment is active and service-oriented, supporting students, faculty, and staff throughout the campus.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Whittier, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Whittier,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 9, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Company DescriptionWe know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.