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Evergy

Building and Grounds Helper

Saint Marys, KS · On-site

$25.45/hr

Building and Grounds Helper REQUISITION : FOS00MF DEPARTMENT : Jeffrey Energy Center LOCATION : St Mary's, Ks PAY : $25.45 Scheduled Work Hours : 06:30 - 15:00, Sun-Thurs or Tues-Sat with rotating ...

Riverhead Building Supply Corp.

Helper

Riverhead, NY · On-site

$28.70 - $29.70/hr

Heavy lifting Overview Helper We are a Large Corporate Industry Leader in Building Supplies Employing over 800 Friendly People on Long Island, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts Helper ...

Msd Building Corporation

Helper

Houston, TX · On-site

$13.50 - $17.75/hr

As a Helper, you will be responsible for assisting skilled workers in various tasks such as carrying materials, cleaning job sites, and operating equipment. Your main end result will be to ensure ...

The Building People

Maintenance Trades Helper

Edwards, CA · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a full-time Maintenance Trades Helper for the facilities engineering program to support a federal Agency. The Maintenance Trades Helper will perform ...

Public Buildings Service

Building Manager

Anchorage, AK · On-site +1

$74K - $131K/yr

Learn more about this agency Duties Help The duties of the Building Management Specialist at the GS-11 include, but are not limited to the following: * Assists Building Manager with building ...

Aecon Group Inc.

Helper

Lumberton, TX

$14.50 - $18.75/hr

If you're inspired to make a difference through future-building projects, join our best-in-class team. What is the Opportunity? We are looking for dependable Labor Helpers to support our industrial ...

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How much do building helper jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for building helper in the United States is $17.55, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $19.71 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Building Helper vs Construction Laborer?

AspectBuilding HelperConstruction Laborer
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some on-the-job trainingHigh school diploma or equivalent; safety certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentAssists in building sites, often indoors or in controlled environmentsWorks on various construction sites, outdoors in different weather conditions
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by general contractors, construction companies, and subcontractorsCommonly employed in construction, infrastructure, and renovation projects

Building Helpers assist skilled workers by performing basic tasks and supporting construction activities. Construction Laborers perform more physically demanding tasks, often working independently on site. Both roles require safety awareness and teamwork, but Construction Laborers typically have more hands-on responsibilities and may require additional certifications.

How do you become a building helper?

To become a building helper, you typically need a high school diploma or equivalent and some physical fitness, as the job involves manual labor and working in construction environments. Gaining experience with basic tools and safety procedures can improve your chances, and some employers may require or prefer OSHA safety training or certifications. On-the-job training is common, and a valid driver's license can be helpful for transportation to job sites.

What is a building helper?

A building helper is a construction worker who assists skilled tradespeople such as carpenters, electricians, or masons on construction sites. Their tasks may include carrying materials, cleaning work areas, and supporting the overall building process, often requiring physical stamina and basic knowledge of construction tools and safety procedures.

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Non-Union Building Helper

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

ABM Industries

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$27/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

The Non union Helper supports a building or a facility by doing things like changing light bulbs, cleaning spills, emptying trash and light mechanical maintenance. They will also do regular housekeeping to keep areas clean and safe. The Maintenance staff will report safety hazards and larger maintenance problems to a supervisor. They will also keep track and report on supplies inventory. The Maintenance staff must be flexible and willing to complete all tasks that are assigned.
Pay: $27-$27 hourly rate | Weekly pay
The pay listed is the Salary or Hourly range for this position. Any specific offer will vary based on the successful applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data.
Shift: Monday thru Friday | 9am to 6 PM
Benefit Information:
ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM's benefits, visit ABM Employee Benefits | Front Line Team Members | (Programa de Beneficios de ABM)
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Repair and maintenance of restroom and breakroom plumbing fixtures.
  • Clearing drains by means of plunger and hand-held auger.
  • General labor, such as carrying, stacking, organizing materials used in and around the job site, Debrish and trash removal not part of janitorial contract or scope of work.
  • Repairs and cleaning of HVAC registers, radiators return grills. Minor repairs of Furniture, Maintaining and/or replacing door hardware.
  • Repair / replacement of venetian blinds. Maintenance painting in mechanical and electrical rooms.
  • Touch up painting in building common areas.
  • Touch up painting in tenant spaces when authorized by property management.
  • General cleaning in mechanical spaces.
  • General cleaning of exterior entry spaces using vacuum, mop, broom, steam cleaner / high pressure sprayer, and other types of cleaning devices or equipment.
  • Clearing and painting of non-operating mechanical equipment which has been shut down, locked out and tagged by a Journeyman Engineer in accordance with ABM Lockout / Tagout Program.
  • Miscellaneous handyman work requiring the limited use of hand tools.
  • Cleaning roof drains, air vents, registers and radiators. Replacing lamps and cleaning light fixture
  • Ballast replacement per ABM Lockout / Tagout polices.
  • Replacing ceiling tiles. Floor tile replacement.
  • Replacing air filters. Cleaning of engineering shop areas
  • Replacing fire extinguishers.
  • Hanging framed objects not requiring the use of power tools other than cordless drill/drivers.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
  • High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • one (1-2) year of maintenance, construction, mechanical, facilities, or HVAC-related experience preferred.
  • Basic knowledge of hand tools and mechanical equipment.
  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment.Valid driver's license may be required.

$27 - $27 a week
$27-27
Closing from Able Services Field/Engineering, Facilities Technician - All locations
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of duties that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) plan with immediate vesting, short and long-term disability, PTO, paid holidays and more.
ABM values the rich diversity of its workforce. We strive to foster a work environment of respect and engagement that harnesses our workforce's diversity to our common goal of providing prompt and superior client service.
ABM participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Este empleador participa en E-Verify y proporcionará al gobierno federal la información de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar en los Estados Unidos.
ABM is an EOE (Minority / Female / Veteran / Disability / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation) and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application, please call 888-328-8606. We will provide you with assistance and make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
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