Maintenance Helper
Wamego, KS - USA
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Job Description:
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Job Summary
As a Maintenance Helper you will assist Maintenance Technicians in repairing installing and maintaining equipment building and grounds. Perform such tasks as directed by Team Lead Manager or other authorized person including but not limited to painting cleaning snow removal yard work having company vehicles maintained or repaired performing errands supervised work on facilities equipment systems and machines replacing defective parts.
Responsibilities
- May remove dust dirt grease and waste material from machines.
- Paints machines equipment or physical structures.
- Patches or replaces plaster or plasterboard and paints walls ceilings and floors.
- Assist Maintenance Technicians with maintenance repair installing fabricating adjusting rebuilding etc.
- Perform regular inspections and maintain records for fire prevention and extinguishing equipment lifting equipment etc.
- Using Maintenance vehicle pick up and deliver materials supplies and equipment.
- Perform janitorial duties in the absence of the janitor
- May be assigned to other departments
- Cleans work area tools and equipment.
- Prepare conference or training rooms for meetings as required.
- Perform preventative maintenance as required.
- Recognize operating irregularities safety hazards and notify proper personnel to correct
- Works safely at ALL times and complies with safety regulations regarding the use of protective equipment and devices.
- Performs other miscellaneous job duties and related functions as directed by Team Lead Manager other authorized person.
Must Have:
- 6 months of previous maintenance training or education
- Experience with mechanical methods and procedure
- Ability to demonstrate good troubleshooting and repair skills
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Good communications skills
- Willing to do a variety of different jobs
- A valid agency issued drivers license with an acceptable driving record (this includes no moving violations within the last 12 months no 2 point violations within the last 3 years and no DUIs within the last 7 years)
Summary Pay Range:
$16.81 - $25.21
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-related knowledge skills individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility terms and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
Medical dental and vision benefits*
Paid time off plan (Vacation Holidays Volunteer etc.)*
401(k) savings plans*
Health Savings Account (HSA)*
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
Health Lifestyle Programs*
Employee Assistance Program*
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
Career Development*
Incentive bonus*
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Posting Dates:
June 26 2026 - July 10 2026Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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About Company
Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.