Facilities General Maintenance

Facilities General Maintenance

The General Maintenance position will perform general maintenance and repairs to the facilities, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, heating and cooling, etc.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Working with Facilities Management to develop and carry out special projects
• Utilizing general knowledge of the skilled trades to perform maintenance in the areas of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, heating and cooling, painting, plastering, machine servicing, and vehicle servicing
• Operating and maintaining an array of hand/power tools and equipment, such as a pallet jack, forklift, circular saw, drills, etc.
• Responding to and completing daily work order requests involving all aspects of maintenance
• Inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing property equipment to resolve mechanical issues in a timely manner
• Installing new or repaired parts, appliances, machinery, or equipment
• Performing landscaping and groundskeeping methods as necessary, such as snow removal, and ensuring proper care of equipment
• Fabricating and repairing counters, benches, partitions, and other wood structures, such as sheds and outbuildings
• Maintaining, repairing, and replacing refrigeration, boiler, and HVAC systems
• Ensuring all maintenance inventory, supplies, and equipment are maintained and properly stored
• Properly using materials and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to ensure adherence to local, state, and national work safety regulations, including OSHA
• Performing other related duties as assigned

Required skills and abilities include:

• Excellent verbal/written communication, problem-solving, and math skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications and other necessary computer applications
• Ability to read and comprehend technical manuals, documents, and drawings
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from employees, regulatory agencies, or members of the staff
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions

Education and experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus two to four years of relevant work experience; OR a satisfactory combination of work experience and education
• Technical degree or apprenticeship program preferred
• Working knowledge of the skilled trades and related safety codes
• Must obtain valid gaming license, where applicable

Physical requirements and working conditions:

• Frequently required to sit or stand; walk; use hands to finger reach, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear
• May be required to regularly lift 50 pounds and occasionally lift 75 pounds
• May be required to work in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, and vibration
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud

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