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Welcome to SVA’s jobs portal, your one-stop shop for finding the most up to date source of employment opportunities. We have partnered with the National Labor Exchange to provide you this information. You may be looking for part-time employment to supplement your income while you are in school. You might be looking for an internship to add experience to your resume. And you may be completing your training ready to start a new career. This site has all of those types of jobs.

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  • Jobs on this site are original and unduplicated and come from three sources: the Federal government, state workforce agency job banks, and corporate career websites. All jobs are vetted to ensure there are no scams, training schemes, or phishing.
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  • The newest jobs are listed first, so use the search features to match your interests. You can look for jobs in a specific geographical location, by title or keyword, or you can use the military crosswalk. You may want to do something different from your military career, but you undoubtedly have skills from that occupation that match to a civilian job.

Job Information

PeopleReady Maintenance Assistant in McAllen, Texas

Maintenance Assistant

PeopleReady of McAllen, TX  is now hiring Maintenance Assistants! 

Apply today and you could start as soon as tomorrow.

As a PeopleReady associate you'll benefit from:

  • The freedom to work where you want, when you want and as often as you want.

  • Next-day pay* for many of our open positions.

  • The ability to choose long-term positions for steady work or short-term positions if you just want some extra cash.

  • The ability to sign up for jobs right from our mobile app, JobStack!

Pay Rate:

The pay rate for this job is $16 / hour

What you'll be doing as a Maintenance Assistant:

  • Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.

  • Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, the Windows environment, and internet research skills.

  • Knowledge in carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, locksmith, energy and other maintenance skills.

  • Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade.

  • Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete multiple tasks with attention to detail, within stated deadlines.

  • Ability to work independently as well as a team player within department and with others.

  • Ability to adapt to constant change and periods of fast-paced, high-intensity work situations.

  • Must be willing and able to work various hours, various locations, and rotating shifts, including days, nights, College closures, as needed.

  • Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with a diverse, multi-cultural college population.

  • Demonstrated commitment to achieving the vision and mission of South Texas College.

  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

  • The Maintenance Assistant performs general maintenance duties including carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, locksmith and energy.

  • Performs and assists with general maintenance duties including carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, locksmith and energy.

  • Installs new equipment and repairs and/or replaces defective equipment.

  • Cleans, services, oils and/or adjusts equipment.

  • Operates and conducts routine preventive maintenance on College vehicles; notifies appropriate personnel of any vehicle maintenance required.

  • Performs preventative maintenance and part repairs according to schedule.

  • Utilizes the college's work order system (CMMS) to note time spent and the work performed relative to specific work request.

  • Prepares work order material by pulling from stock to meet technical and trade requirements.

  • Responds to inquiries and assists technical staff from carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, locksmith and energy.

  • Communicates with city inspectors and vendors, as needed.

  • Adheres to safety and health regulations.

Available shifts:

Shift Timings: 1st Shift (Day)

Job requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED required

  • At least one (1) year of related work experience required.

  • Experience in two or more of the following trades; carpentry, painting, and locksmith is preferred.

  • Background Check Required.

Ready to take control of the way you work?

Complete our application to join the PeopleReady team today.

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PeopleReady is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religious affiliation, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by law. We will get to know you and connect you with jobs that match your skills, experience and preferences. We work hard every single day to find jobs so each employee has opportunity and variety in their work.

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