General Maintenance Worker Lead

PRIDE Industries•Fort Polk, LA

8d•$24•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Lead General Maintenance Worker leads a work team of diverse individuals, prioritizing, assigning, and coordinating team activities to repair of equipment and buildings requiring practical skill and knowledge (but not proficiency) in such trades as painting, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, and electrical work. Work involves a variety of duties other than those of skilled craft workers, with attention to knowing and using safe work practices.

Requirements

One year of work experience in general building maintenance, or demonstrated ability to use hand and power tools (such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, precision measures, electronic/electronic testing devices), and knowledge of and ability to properly use specialized equipment, including that used in one or more of the trades of electrical, plumbing or general carpentry
Ability to train employees in safe work practices, use of tools and equipment, and other work procedures
Use and maintenance of own tools may be required
Ability to manage material resources and time
Ability to work safely
Ability to follow directions, instructions, structured process and procedures, and to complete tasks
Customer service skills to act responsively to customer inquiries and requests; and escalate the more difficult matters appropriately
Communication skills to provide procedural and factual information, and to follow written and oral instructions
Flexibility to adapt to changing work priorities, and to build effective working relationships with staff, customers and others
Demonstrated organizational, problem-solving and common sense skills
Ability to adapt to changing work priorities
Ability to travel to various facilities, and to work independently and as a team

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED
Technical/other training

Responsibilities

Prioritizes and assigns tasks, including coordination of work schedules to ensure coverage, rebalancing as necessary for special projects and customer satisfaction.
Trains and assists workers in performing duties, working alongside them on the same tasks.
Trains workers in the safe and proper use of products and equipment to meet quality and safety standards.
Replaces 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.
Performing general maintenance on equipment and machinery.
May be required to monitor progress of tasks, inspect for completion and quality.
Maintain a good working relationship with workers and/or customers.
May also perform duties and operate equipment related to sign-making.
May purchase and pick up required supplies and materials charged to company to complete various projects.
Frequent travel between facilities is required.
Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.