Shop Helper / Janitorial

About JGM

Do you want to work for a construction company unlike any other? At JGM, we challenge the industry’s status quo. Known as the team that delivers “When You Need It Yesterday”, we’ve built a culture around safety, quality, and speed.

At JGM, we’re more than a company-we’re a family.  Working side by side, we support one another, building trust by knowing we can count on each other. Driven by our core values, mission, and purpose, we stay focused on our vision for the future. The result? A team environment that fuels exceptional employee satisfaction, which in turn drives extraordinary client experience and continued company growth.

The only question is: Are you ready to join our growing family and be part of something truly special?

Be an integral part of the JGM family by living our core values:

We Plan. We Adapt. We Succeed.

Uncompromising Safety & Quality.

Family is Our Foundation.

Create Value Through Better Solutions.

Whatever it Takes.

Commitment to Self-improvement.

Our Purpose (FOREVER): Develop Elite Leaders Today, So We Can Build Tomorrow’s Future

Our Vision (ONE DAY): Driven to be the Safest, Fastest, and Most Effective Industrial Construction & Fabrication Partner in North America

Our Mission (TODAY): Solve Our Clients Toughest Challenges with Safety and Quality Top of Mind

Position Overview

The Shop Helper is an entry-level role designed to provide assistance in various settings, including workshops, factories, and repair shops. Under the guidance and supervision of maintenance manager, plant manager, shop foreman, the helper will learn to operate devices and machinery, maintain inventories, clean and provide general support for the business. This position requires work performance that is consistent with the company mission and values producing a product that meets recognized standards and customer expectations by maintaining Quality and Safety procedures.  This is a safety-sensitive position which has been defined as one where the employee's responsibilities impact the health and safety of themselves, coworkers and/or the public (in this case the end-user of our product). All production and production support positions fall into this category. 

Responsibilities

Operating Devices and Machinery:

Assisting staff by operating machinery and tools.

Empty scrap bins, chips go in the chip container, drops go in the large drops container.

Inventory Management:

Monitoring inventory levels of janitorial supplies and materials.

Restock PPE and other safety items.

Restock consumables and other welder/fabricator needs.

Yard Work:

Assist yard operator to organize kits or material in the yard.

Restroom/Breakroom/Office Cleaning:

Thoroughly clean and sanitize restrooms during each shift.

Tasks include sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, and disinfecting surfaces.

Ensure that all fixtures (sinks, toilets, urinals) are spotless and free of grime.

Restock paper towels, toilet paper, and soap dispensers.

Washing and cleaning windows and mirrors.

Dusting furniture and fixtures.

General Support:

Assisting colleagues with tasks as required.

Snow removal as required.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Good manual dexterity and aptitude for working with tools and machinery. 

Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality work.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Willingness to learn and adapt to changing job requirements and responsibilities.

Flexibility and willingness to work flexible hours as needed.

Physical Requirements

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Requires prolonged walking, standing, sitting, bending, squatting, stooping, climbing, regular lifting and carrying to move up to 50 lbs., talking, hearing, reaching, feeling, grasping, and push/pulling.

Must be able to work in various weather conditions/temperatures.

Regular mental and visual attention much or all the time with manual coordination.

General office environment conditions.

Flexibility required to travel.

JGM offers a competitive wage and benefit package: 

Medical, Vision & Dental

PTO & Holidays

401(k) + Matching

Life Insurance

Short/Long Disability 

Employee Assistance Program

Generous Referral Program

Training and Further Education 

This job description is subject to change based on the needs of the business and is not all-inclusive. 

JGM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.