Maintenace Worker

Job Title

Perform general maintenance duties for the lodging operation. Incumbent may also be required to lead federal inmates in the performance of general maintenance duties.

Physical effort: Physically able to frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds and be able to occasionally lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Able to actively bend, stoop, stand, reach, and work in awkward positions.

Electrical

Checks for proper insulation and causes of malfunctions in equipment. Repair or replace minor equipment that is not in safe operating condition. Installs fuses, switches, light bulbs and outlets. Replaces old motors, garbage disposals, fans and lights. Responsible for replacing bulbs and florescent fixtures and ceiling fans.

Plumbing

Performs minor routine maintenance; unstopping urinals, sinks and commodes. Repairs water lines, hookups to install sinks, drain traps and faucets. Makes a variety of minor plumbing repairs that can be accomplished by removing, cleaning, replacing, packing, and sealing defective parts such as dirty traps, broken pipes, leaky or stopped up drains. Caulks and scale elbow and union joints, tiles or pipes, faucets and shower drains. Properly installs new equipment by hooking up to existing systems following accepted trade practice.

Carpentry

Repairs and installs cabinets, door closers and latches, suspended ceilings, baseboard, floor and ceiling tiles. Installs interior/exterior trim, window screens, replace damaged wood, etc. Interprets specifications with sketches or easily understood blueprints and technical instructions to plan and lay out the work. May be required to install door locks, knob-sets, dead-bolts, cylinder and cams. Spot checks and repairs holes in walls, damage due to leaks, wallpaper damage, etc. Repairs walls by replacing sheet rock and plaster damaged area to include mixing, application and finishing of plaster surface. Ensures paint in repair area matches rest of room. Prepares damaged area to ensure new plaster, tap, etc. will adhere to the surface. Determines appropriate tools required to include angle trowels, plaster hawk, brushes, sponges, etc. Responsible for repair or replacement of damaged floor tile replacing carpeting and repairing damaged walls in showers. Drives vehicles weighing up to 10,000 pounds to various locations both on and off base. Performs other related duties as assigned.