Maintenance Helper 1st Shift
Jones Lang LaSalle
- Location
- Lake Orion, MI
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- Posted
- Sep 7, 2026
Skills
About this role
JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way . Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. Maintenance Helper – JLL 1st Shift What this job involves: As a Maintenance Helper at JLL, you will provide essential support to maintenance and grounds personnel in maintaining large-scale manufacturing facilities in safe, attractive, and fully operational condition. This hands-on role focuses on assisting with repairs, installations, and preventive maintenance of various facility-related systems and components. You'll work in a dynamic manufacturing environment where your mechanical aptitude, willingness to learn, and strong work ethic will be essential to supporting facility operations and ensuring a safe, healthy workplace. We believe the most effective teams are built when everyone is empowered to thrive, and your support will be critical in helping skilled tradespeople complete their work efficiently while developing your own technical skills. You'll gain exposure to diverse facility systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, metal fabrication, and building structures while contributing to the overall maintenance operations that keep manufacturing facilities running smoothly. This position offers opportunities to learn multiple trades, develop technical capabilities, and grow within JLL's operations network while supporting world-class manufacturing operations. What your day-to-day will look like: Assist maintenance and grounds personnel in repair and/or installation of facility-related items, systems, and components including windows, roofs, building structures, floors, hand rails, stairs, lighting systems, HVAC units, electrical service, and plumbing/sewer systems Perform assigned painting tasks and facility/grounds-related functions to maintain facilities in an attractive, healthy, and safe condition Install system component parts, classroom and office equipment, and facility components to maintain facilities in safe, comfortable, and operating condition Clean and perform minor repairs of gutters, drains, and scuppers to ensure proper operation and adequate drainage Safely operate and maintain shop tools, powered vehicular equipment (burden carriers, fork trucks, aerial lifts), and facility equipment ensuring availability in safe operating condition Request equipment and supplies to maintain inventory and ensure availability of required items Respond to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns and support maintenance team operations Required Qualifications: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with 2-3 years of related work experience Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability and desire to learn maintenance trades and technical skills Ability to obtain certification to operate powered vehicular equipment such as burden carriers, fork trucks, aerial lifts, and other specialized equipment Ability to interpret maintenance manuals, wiring diagrams, and various instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form Physical ability to sit, stand, walk on level and slippery surfaces, reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, grasp, and make repetitive hand movements in performance of daily duties Ability to lift, carry, and push tools, equipment, and supplies weighing 49 pounds or more Ability to work in all weather conditions including wet, hot, and cold environments, and tolerance for exposure to fumes, airborne particles, mechanical and electrical hazards Availability to work overtime,