General Maintenance Worker

Cyclic General Maintenance Worker - U.S. Army Fort Jackson Salary $20.87/ hr. plus $4.93 fringe benefits used towards insurance and 401k! Key Responsibilities Work involves a variety of the following duties but is not all inclusive: replace broken hardware in a barracks room, working on signage, 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 Repair or replace defective equipment parts and reassemble equipment Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, or the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate Assemble, install, or repair wiring, electrical or electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, or equipment Order parts, supplies, and equipment from catalogs and suppliers, or obtain them from storerooms Perform general cleaning of buildings or properties Perform other related duties as assigned Essential Skills Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices Adjust functional parts of devices or control instruments- use hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, or straightedges Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in both rough and finished carpentry in COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL settings- such as applicable building and safety code requirements and methods and practices followed in the maintenance of tools, machinery, and equipment Knowledge of building architectural/structural elements - including alterations and repairs Adaptable and flexible in work situations Establish priorities to ensure completion of tasks in a timely manner PRACTICES WORKPLACE SAFETY in the use of tools, equipment, and supplies - Including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) High school diploma or equivalent 2+ years related experience and/or formal vocational/technical training in a variety of building and/or utility trades Duty Phone Valid driver’s license compliant with REAL ID Act or are you willing and able to obtain one Pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check Regular, dependable attendance U. S. citizenship to obtain and maintain access to military installations Preferred Qualifications Formal apprenticeship Physical Requirements Must be able to lift up to 50lbs unassisted Use of hands, reaching with hands and arms, talking, and walking Prolonged periods of sitting, bending, squatting, standing, twisting, or stooping Climbing ladders and entering confined spaces Lifting and adjusting heavy objects, contact with sharp, hot and/or very cold supplies and equipment. Work both indoors and outdoors in various temperatures (some extreme) and weather conditions Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr