Entry Level Maintenance Jobs
New grad maintenance jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship or hands-on vocational training can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Food & Beverage, Construction & Real Estate, and Manufacturing, with employers like Tyson Foods Incorporated, Caltrans - CA Dept. of Transportation, and Republic Services hiring at this level now.
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Description
JBS® Pork is a leader in premium pork products designed to provide customers with a superior eating experience each and every time. Our wide selection of brands including Swift® and Swift Premium®, are well-recognized for their value, freshness and consistency. From our premium fresh natural products to our innovative dry rubbed, ready-to-cook products, JBS Pork offers the solution for your quality pork needs.
JBS is hiring for quality, motivated people to join the JBS team on our production floor as maintenance mechanic/electrician. These positions include but are not limited to the following duties:
Experience:
Ideal candidate will have Boiler, HVAC, Ammonia refrigeration and Electrical knowledge. Education and certification is preferred but may have equivalent experience and willing to obtain needed certifications.
Responsibilities:
- Perform skilled maintenance activities including construction, welding, brazing, soldering, plumbing and hydraulics.
- Monitor all production areas to ensure proper functioning of equipment and machinery.
- Complete assigned work orders.
- Adhere to Safety Procedures including, but limited to Lock Out Tag Out, Power Industrial Truck, Scissor Lift, Harness/Fall Protection, etc.
- Adjust, repair and replace electrical and electronic equipment.
- Promote and encourage safety in all aspects of maintenance.
- Complete required paperwork.
- Ability to communicate verbally and written in English.
- Goal oriented and possess root cause analysis skills.
- Ability to lead people toward achieving personal and plant results.
- Completes assigned responsibilities and oversees the mechanical work of equipment.
- Responsible for correcting or facilitating correctable measures when downtime results from mechanical or technical defects.
- Processes maintenance downtime report for corporate and plant management. Assigns work orders or special projects to maintenance employees.
- Maintains department budget within specified guidelines.
- Conducts preoperative inspection and handles maintenance concerns of Production Supervisors to make sure operation begins as scheduled.
- Ability to perform general mathematical calculations.
- Mechanical inclination and knowledge of job specifications.
- Industrial construction experience beneficial.
- Previous hourly maintenance and supervisor experience preferred.
- Work 40+ hours per week in all areas of the plant.
- Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and practices used in the building, mechanical and electrical trades.
- Previous mechanical and related experience required.
- Considerable knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
- Tends to other duties as needed.
Education Requirements (if applicable):
Technical schooling with mechanical or electrical emphasis helpful.
High School diploma or equivalent required.
Working Conditions:
Production and maintenance settings.
Exposure to various chemicals, machinery, and knives.
Slippery floors, cold temperatures, and loud ambient noise.
Ability to work 50+ hours.
Good attendance and safety records.
Internal: Employees on the production line and plant management.
External: USDA and Union.
JBS offers a full range of benefits including health care, life insurance, and a 401 (K) plan.
JBS is an equal opportunity employer.
EOE, including disability/vets.
Description
JBS® Pork is a leader in premium pork products designed to provide customers with a superior eating experience each and every time. Our wide selection of brands including Swift® and Swift Premium®, are well-recognized for their value, freshness and consistency. From our premium fresh natural products to our innovative dry rubbed, ready-to-cook products, JBS Pork offers the solution for your quality pork needs.
JBS is hiring for quality, motivated people to join the JBS team on our production floor as maintenance mechanic/electrician. These positions include but are not limited to the following duties:
Experience:
Ideal candidate will have Boiler, HVAC, Ammonia refrigeration and Electrical knowledge. Education and certification is preferred but may have equivalent experience and willing to obtain needed certifications.
Responsibilities:
- Perform skilled maintenance activities including construction, welding, brazing, soldering, plumbing and hydraulics.
- Monitor all production areas to ensure proper functioning of equipment and machinery.
- Complete assigned work orders.
- Adhere to Safety Procedures including, but limited to Lock Out Tag Out, Power Industrial Truck, Scissor Lift, Harness/Fall Protection, etc.
- Adjust, repair and replace electrical and electronic equipment.
- Promote and encourage safety in all aspects of maintenance.
- Complete required paperwork.
- Ability to communicate verbally and written in English.
- Goal oriented and possess root cause analysis skills.
- Ability to lead people toward achieving personal and plant results.
- Completes assigned responsibilities and oversees the mechanical work of equipment.
- Responsible for correcting or facilitating correctable measures when downtime results from mechanical or technical defects.
- Processes maintenance downtime report for corporate and plant management. Assigns work orders or special projects to maintenance employees.
- Maintains department budget within specified guidelines.
- Conducts preoperative inspection and handles maintenance concerns of Production Supervisors to make sure operation begins as scheduled.
- Ability to perform general mathematical calculations.
- Mechanical inclination and knowledge of job specifications.
- Industrial construction experience beneficial.
- Previous hourly maintenance and supervisor experience preferred.
- Work 40+ hours per week in all areas of the plant.
- Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and practices used in the building, mechanical and electrical trades.
- Previous mechanical and related experience required.
- Considerable knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
- Tends to other duties as needed.
Education Requirements (if applicable):
Technical schooling with mechanical or electrical emphasis helpful.
High School diploma or equivalent required.
Working Conditions:
Production and maintenance settings.
Exposure to various chemicals, machinery, and knives.
Slippery floors, cold temperatures, and loud ambient noise.
Ability to work 50+ hours.
Good attendance and safety records.
Internal: Employees on the production line and plant management.
External: USDA and Union.
JBS offers a full range of benefits including health care, life insurance, and a 401 (K) plan.
JBS is an equal opportunity employer.
EOE, including disability/vets.
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Who's Hiring
- Tyson Foods Incorporated11
- Caltrans - CA Dept. of Transportation4
- Republic Services3
- Chewy2
- Hyatt2
Top Industries Hiring
- Food & Beverage20
- Construction & Real Estate11
- Manufacturing9
- Healthcare & Medical Services9
- Energy6
Entry Level Maintenance Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level maintenance job?
Entry level maintenance employers look for hands-on experience from vocational programs, trade school coursework, or internships rather than years on the job. Certifications in HVAC, electrical, or plumbing give candidates a clear edge. Familiarity with basic hand and power tools, a willingness to learn preventive maintenance routines, and a reliable work history in any field all strengthen an application at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level maintenances?
Companies hiring entry level maintenances right now include Tyson Foods Incorporated, Caltrans - CA Dept. of Transportation, and Republic Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Property management firms, manufacturing facilities, and large retail and hospitality chains are among the most consistent employers at this level, as they run ongoing maintenance operations that regularly bring in junior technicians.
Are there remote entry level maintenance jobs?
Yes, though most maintenance work is hands-on and on-site by nature. About 1% of entry level maintenance openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those roles tend to involve maintenance coordination, scheduling, or facilities administration rather than direct repair work. Candidates open to on-site positions will find a significantly larger pool of openings.
Are these new grad maintenance jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or vocational training in place of full-time work history, or explicitly invites candidates with a trade certificate or related coursework. Searching for junior or new grad maintenance openings on Migrate Mate surfaces roles written with early-career applicants in mind.
Which industries hire the most entry level maintenances?
Entry level maintenance roles concentrate in Food & Beverage, Construction & Real Estate, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at the junior level because they operate large physical facilities, equipment, or building portfolios that require ongoing upkeep and create steady demand for technicians who are early in their careers.