General Maintenance Technician

Description

Position Description:

We are seeking a reliable General Maintenance Technician to support day-to-day operations and maintenance of federal facilities. This role performs a wide range of routine building maintenance tasks, assisting HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general trades to ensure the facility remains safe, operational, and in excellent condition.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.

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General Maintenance

• Perform routine upkeep including:

- Replacing ceiling tiles, light bulbs, air filters

- Minor drywall patching, painting, and touch-ups

- Door hardware adjustments and minor carpentry

- Minor plumbing tasks (unclog drains, replace faucets, tighten connections)

• Assist with preventive maintenance tasks according to PM schedules.

Support for Trades

• Assist HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection technicians as needed.

• Escort specialized vendors and ensure safety rules are followed.

• Help with minor diagnostics before escalating to licensed trades.

Facility Operations

• Conduct daily walkthroughs, identify issues, and report deficiencies.

• Perform grounds tasks as needed, such as light trash pick-up or clearing debris.

• Support equipment startup/shutdown, basic mechanical checks, and simple adjustments.

Safety & Documentation

• Complete work orders, logs, and PM forms accurately.

• Follow OSHA safety standards and federal facility policies.

• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in safe condition.

Required Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience in general building maintenance or a related trade.

• Basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.

• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, ladders, and testing equipment.

• Ability to read basic work orders, manuals, and simple diagrams.

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and work on rooftops, ladders, and mechanical rooms.

• Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record.

• Strong reliability, attention to detail, and customer-service mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in federal, commercial, or industrial facilities.

• Familiarity with CMMS/NCMMS systems for work order management.

• OSHA 10 certification (or ability to get within 60 days).

• HVAC, electrical, or plumbing exposure is a plus.

• Ability to troubleshoot simple equipment issues before escalation.

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Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employee must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work performed indoors, outdoors, rooftops, mechanical rooms, and secure federal environments.

• Must be able to tolerate the climate in Yuma/San Luis, AZ.

• Occasional after-hours or emergency support may be required.

EEO Statement:

It is the company's policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude, and experience, to provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work-related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected status. When applicable, the company's policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force, and benefits. It is the company's business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodation, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.