Facilities Maintenance Assistant

Who We Are

Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. is a leading distributor of heavy equipment and cranes in the central United States. We are at the forefront of today's construction industry growth and have several exciting job opportunities for talented, energized professionals across the region who want to join our #WeAre1KirbySmith family!

 Facilities Assistants Benefits 

• Above-Average Industry Pay
• Comprehensive benefits package (including medical/dental/vision)
• 401K plan with company match
• Generous PTO Package/Paid Holidays
• Health & Wellness
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Growth Opportunities 
• Family-owned and Operated

Facilities Maintenance Assistant Position Purpose

Responsible for general maintenance and support of the shop and yard at their assigned location.

Facilities Maintenance Assistant's Essential Functions:

• Communicates and supports the Kirby Smith vision and core values of One Mission, One Team, One Plan, One Goal
• Acts as support to the shop crew when short-handed
• Assists with washing and prepping machines that are both sold for delivery and preparing to be worked on
• Maintains cleanliness outside of the property throughout the day
• Cleans and organizes the shop as needed
• Performs multiple office projects such as painting, signage, and furniture building
• Handles safety audits
• Works closely with the safety team to ensure safety processes are being followed
• Works with quality control on dismantling and removing warranty parts that are no longer needed
• Manages cleaning products and maintains an accurate inventory of supplies
• Performs maintenance such as, but not limited to, changing air filters, replacing ceiling tiles, etc
• Consistent and reliable on-site attendance
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Facilities Maintenance Assistants Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Ability to understand and follow simple instructions
• Must be able to adapt to temperature and tolerate environmental extremes such as hot to cold, working in hot conditions, dust, dirt, and chemicals
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English

Facilities Maintenance Assistants Physical Requirements

• Pushing/Pulling/Lifting/Carrying up to 50 pounds without assistance
• Physical ability to squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop, climb, and reach overhead
• Must be able to work in extreme heat or cold and wet, damp, dusty, or windy conditions and tolerate exposure to typical noises, hazardous materials, and fumes/odors
• Physically able to mount and dismount equipment continuously throughout the day
• Adheres to personal protective equipment (PPE) policy and maintains individual PPE in functional condition

This position is considered safety-sensitive.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.