Facilities Assistant
ProSource Industries specializes in the manufacturing of precision components for wire harnesses, cable assemblies, and electrical control panels for OEMs. Our commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction has positioned us as a leader in the industry.
We are seeking a dependable, hands-on Facilities Maintenance Assistant to support the upkeep, safety, and daily operation of our manufacturing facility, offices, grounds, equipment areas, and building infrastructure. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, resourceful, organized, and proactive in identifying and resolving facility issues. This role supports Facility Operations and reports to the Facilities & Safety Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
Facility Maintenance:
- Perform general building maintenance and minor repairs throughout the facility.
- Assist with basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, drywall, doors, fixtures, and other facility repairs within the employee’s training and authorization.
- Replace light bulbs, fixtures, filters, hardware, shelving, signs, and other facility components.
- Inspect the facility regularly and identify items requiring repair or attention.
- Assist with preventive maintenance activities and scheduled facility inspections.
- Help maintain HVAC filters and coordinate HVAC issues with qualified service providers.
- Assist with dock doors, overhead doors, pedestrian doors, locks, gates, and building access equipment.
- Help maintain restrooms, breakrooms, conference rooms, offices, production areas, and common spaces.
Manufacturing Facility Support:
- Respond quickly to facility-related issues that could interrupt production.
- Assist maintenance personnel with equipment moves, installations, and facility modifications.
- Help install workstations, shelving, racking, barriers, signage, and production support equipment.
- Support facility preparation when new manufacturing equipment is being installed.
- Assist with moving furniture, materials, equipment, and other items as needed.
- Help maintain compressed air lines, electrical drops, work areas, and other manufacturing infrastructure under appropriate supervision.
- Coordinate with Operations to minimize disruption when performing maintenance work in production areas.
Safety & Housekeeping:
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe mechanical, storage, maintenance, and facility areas.
- Identify and immediately report safety hazards, leaks, damaged equipment, trip hazards, electrical concerns, or other unsafe conditions.
- Assist with maintaining emergency exits, fire extinguisher access, safety signage, and pedestrian pathways.
- Follow ProSource safety policies, PPE requirements, lockout/tagout procedures, and applicable OSHA requirements.
- Help ensure aisles, exits, docks, parking areas, and exterior walkways remain clear and safe.
- Assist with spill response, cleanup, and other facility-related incidents when properly trained.
Exterior, Vendors & General Support:
- Inspect and assist with parking lots, sidewalks, exterior lighting, fencing, signage, grounds, dumpsters, and exterior storage areas.
- Coordinate and escort contractors, help gather measurements or photos for quotes, and verify work areas are clean after service.
- Maintain tools, supplies, spare parts, inventory, and records of completed work and outstanding repairs.
- Support facility improvement projects, company events, special setups, and other assigned operational needs.
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- General mechanical aptitude and ability to use common hand and power tools.
- Basic knowledge of building maintenance and repair.
- Ability to troubleshoot basic facility problems.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Dependable attendance and punctuality.
- Ability to work independently after receiving direction.
- Willingness to perform a wide variety of tasks.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1–3 years of experience in facilities maintenance, industrial maintenance, construction, handyman work, manufacturing, or a related field.
- Experience working in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
- Basic experience with plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting, or mechanical repairs.
- Experience operating forklifts, scissor lifts, or similar equipment is a plus. Appropriate training/certification will be required before operating equipment where applicable.
Physical Requirements:
This is an active, hands-on position. The employee must be able to:
- Regularly stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, climb, and perform hands-on maintenance tasks.
- Safely lift and move up to 50 pounds independently, with assistance or equipment for heavier items, and work on ladders or approved elevated platforms when properly trained.
- Work in office, manufacturing, and outdoor environments under varying weather conditions while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals in accordance with applicable law.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Health insurance, retirement plans, and other benefits provided.
- Opportunities for overtime
Equal Opportunity Employer: ProSource Industries is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Join ProSource Industries and contribute to our mission of delivering superior quality products to our customers while maintaining the highest standards of excellence in manufacturing.
Work schedule
- Monday to Friday
- Day shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability