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Job Title: Maintenance Helper Job Description This role supports the maintenance department with general facility upkeep, focusing primarily on painting and basic labor tasks. You will assist with preparing and painting interior and exterior surfaces, protecting work areas, and completing light demolition and clean-up to help keep the facility in excellent condition. Responsibilities + Support the maintenance team with day-to-day facility upkeep tasks. + Prepare walls and other surfaces for painting, including cleaning, sanding, and basic surface prep. + Paint walls and other surfaces using rollers and brushes according to instructions and quality standards. + Mask and protect floors, door knobs, trim, and other surfaces before painting to prevent damage or overspray. + Apply new coats of paint in an even and consistent manner, ensuring clean lines and proper coverage. + Assist with stripping and removing old flooring and other materials as directed. + Perform general labor duties such as carrying materials, setting up work areas, and cleaning up after tasks are completed. + Follow all safety guidelines and use tools and materials properly while working inside and outside the facility. + Communicate with the maintenance team about progress, issues, and any additional support needed. + Maintain a clean, organized work area and properly dispose of debris and used materials. Essential Skills + At least 2 years of painting experience, including use of rollers and brushes. + Hands-on experience with paint preparation, including masking, taping, and surface protection. + Ability to perform general labor tasks such as lifting, carrying, and basic clean-up. + Strong work ethic and reliability, with a focus on completing tasks safely and efficiently. + Ability to follow directions and work as part of a maintenance team. + Comfort working both indoors and outdoors in a facility environment. + Basic understanding of workplace safety practices related to painting and general labor. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Previous experience as a shop helper, painter helper, or similar support role. + Experience in construction, remodeling, or facility maintenance. + Ability to use basic hand tools and painting equipment. + Willingness to learn new tasks and support various maintenance activities as needed. Why Work Here? You have the opportunity to turn this assignment into a long-term role based on your performance and work ethic, providing a pathway to continue growing your skills as a shop helper. You will work in a hands-on environment where reliability and initiative are valued, and where you can build practical experience in maintenance, painting, and general facility support. Work Environment You will work both inside and outside the facility, supporting maintenance projects in various areas of the property. The schedule runs from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The role is physically active and involves standing, walking, lifting, and working with painting tools and general labor equipment in a typical industrial or shop setting. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Houston, TX. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following: u2022 Medical, dental & vision u2022 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital u2022 401(k) Retirement Plan u2013 Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available u2022 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) u2022 Short and long-term disability u2022 Health Spending Account (HSA) u2022 Transportation benefits u2022 Employee Assistance Program u2022 Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 20, 2026. About Aerotek: We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry u2013 from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companiesu2019 construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.