What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Helper position at Columbia Industries, LLC?
Department: Maintenance
Reports To: Maintenance Manager
FLSA Classification: Non-exempt
Prepared Date: July 21, 2026
Prepared by: Shanna Dose
Job Summary
This entry-level/part-time position supports the Manufacturing facility by assisting with basic facility tasks such as janitorial, facility upkeep, housekeeping, and groundskeeping. This role supports a clean, safe, and functional working environment within the facility.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintain shop organization and assist with infrastructure improvements
- Daily housekeeping throughout the facility and maintenance areas
- Support janitorial tasks such as trash removal, sweeping, wiping surfaces, and restroom/breakroom upkeep
- Perform landscaping and groundskeeping tasks including mowing, weed-eating, pressure washing, and maintaining walkways
- Assist with basic facility repairs including lighting, painting, plumbing support, and general upkeep
- Assist maintenance technicians with routine maintenance and repair tasks as time allows.
- Wear appropriate PPE and adhere strictly to safety policies
- Maintain punctual, regular, and predictable attendance with flexibility for overtime as needed
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn
Ability to work independently and in team settings
Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate is someone looking for an entry level position to get into industrial maintenance or possibly other manufacturing roles in the future. This person will be eager and willing to learn, will follow instructions well, work well in a team environment but will also maintain motivation working alone. If this employee can meet these expectations as well as maintain predictable and regular attendance, they will be offered the opportunity to advance overtime.
Minimum Experience and Qualifications
Zero to one (0–1) year of maintenance, facilities, or related experience preferred. On-the-job training provided.
Education and/or Equivalent Experience
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
Physical Demands
Regularly: Stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and lift up to 50 pounds
Occasionally: Work at heights up to 60 feet
Vision Requirements: Close, peripheral, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
Work Environment
Shop environment and outdoors, occasionally exposed to varying weather conditions