Auto mechanic

Maintenance Helper in Worden, Illinois

This is an H-2B job order, which means the employer has already applied to hire workers from outside the United States for it.

Employer: N/A
Where: Worden, Illinois
Places: 4
Pay: $27.43 per hour
Visa: H-2B
Starts: 2026-11-19
Ends: 2027-04-20
Filed: 2026-09-15

What the work involves

Assist with maintenance of vehicle fleet, trailer and lawn equipment by replacing worn and faulty parts, disassembling faulty equipment to facilitate repair and reassembling once repairs are completed. Clean and lubricate vehicles, machinery, snow and lawn equipment. Provide tools, materials, and supplies to supervisor, clean work area, machines, and tools. Organize supplies and inventory. The vehicles, machinery, and equipment referenced above include pick-up trucks, a dump truck, utility trailers; lawn mowers (walk-behind, stand-on, and zero-turn); aerators (walk behind and stand on); ride-on spreader/sprayer; string trimmers; stick edgers; hedge trimmers; leaf blowers; chainsaws; snow plows; salt spreaders; and other similar small landscaping equipment. The employee assists supervisor by performing routine cleaning, preventive maintenance, and seasonal preparation of company vehicles, trailers, lawn equipment, and snow removal equipment. Duties include washing and cleaning equipment by removing dirt, grass, mud, and debris; changing engine oil on vehicles, lawn mowers, snow blowers, and other small-engine lawn equipment; replacing spark plugs and air filters on gasoline-powered lawn equipment; removing, sharpening and reinstalling mower blades; applying grease with a grease gun to wheel bearings on all trucks, trailers and other equipment; checking tires, lights and fluid levels; inspecting equipment for visible wear or damage; assisting with the installation and removal of snow plows; preparing equipment for seasonal use or storage; and providing tools, materials, and supplies to supervisor. Clean and organize the work area, tools, equipment, and inventory to support maintenance operations. Tools and materials used include pressure washers, basic hand tools (wrenches, sockets, screwdrivers, ratchets, and pliers), pressure washer, hose, cleaning supplies, brushes, shop rags, shop vacuum, grease gun; engine oil and oil filters, coolant, air filters, spark plugs, blade sharpeners. Maintenance helpers will not be assigned any work on diesel engines.

How to apply

Apply directly with the employer named above. Workmerica is not an agency, takes no fee and is not involved in this hiring.

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Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Seasonal Jobs.

What that comes to in a month

At forty hours a week, the rate in this filing works out at about $4,745 a month before tax. That is the standard full-time month of 173 hours; overtime, deductions and the cost of getting there are not in it.

How the work permit works in the United States

Employer-sponsored temporary or permanent labor certification. The employer files with the Department of Labor first. Which programme applies depends on the work and whether it is seasonal.

Published by U.S. Department of Labor, foreign labor certification