General Maintenance Worker (UN)

Job Title General Maintenance Worker Department Facility Operations and Maintenance Job Summary Performs general maintenance and repair of equipment and buildings requiring practical skill and general knowledge in such trades as painting, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, and electrical work. Work involves a variety of the following duties: replacing electrical receptacles, wires, switches, fixtures, and motors, using plaster or compound to patch minor holes and cracks in walls and ceilings, repairing or replacing sinks, water coolers, and toilets painting structures and equipment; repairing or replacing concrete floors, steps, and sidewalks, replacing damaged paneling and floor tiles, hanging doors and installing door locks, replacing broken window panes, and performing general maintenance on equipment and machinery. Supervisory Responsibilities None Duties/Responsibilities Replaces electrical receptacles, wires, switches, fixtures, and motors Uses plaster or compound to patch minor holes and cracks in walls and ceilings Repairs or replaces sinks, water coolers, and toilets Paints structures and equipment Repairs or replaces concrete floors, steps, and sidewalks Replaces damaged paneling and floor tiles Hangs doors and installs door locks and replaces broken windowpanes Performs general maintenance on equipment and machinery Required Skills/Abilities Understand spoken information Understand written information Read and understand work-related materials Follow guidelines to arrange objects or actions in a certain order Notice when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong Concentrate and not be distracted while performing a task Combine several pieces of information and draw conclusions Develop rules that group items in various ways Judge the costs and benefits of a possible action Recognize the nature of a problem Understand new information or materials by studying and working with them Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent At least two years related experience required Experience working in an outdoor or indoor building environment Experience hanging doors, installing door locks, and replacing broken windowpanes preferred Able to understand verbal or written direction from lead, supervisor, or other craftsmen Physical Requirements Prolonged period of standing, bending, reaching, and working with hands Occasional periods of prolonged exposure to load noises Ability to lift up to 75 pounds at times Ability to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands as necessary Ability to hear and see to position and safety requirement levels Occasional exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, and chemicals Special Qualifications/Requirements Must be able to successfully pass as required a federal, state, or local government's background investigation Preferred Qualifications Proven experience in general maintenance or related technical roles. Good communication and problem-solving skills. Must be able to communicate in English language. Disclaimer The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and that additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Equal Opportunity Employer We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristics. This position is subject to compliance with applicable labor and safety regulations, including the contractor's legal obligation to provide pay transparency in accordance with 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. The contractor will not discharge or, in any other manner, discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) #J-18808-Ljbffr