General Maintenance Worker

PRIDE Industries • Lexington, KY

112d • $20 • Remote

About The Position

PRIDE Industries is a fast-paced company with a mission: To Create Jobs for People with Disabilities while providing high quality, value-added solutions to our nationwide customers. We are currently recruiting to fill the following position: AbilityOne. This position is on a federal AbilityOne contract that requires that most of the work hours are performed by employees with disabilities. Due to program requirements, this particular position needs to be filled by a person with a disability.

Requirements

• One year of work experience in general building maintenance, or demonstrated ability to use hand and power tools.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 manage and accurately track material resources and time, and adapt to changing work priorities.
• Ability to travel to various facilities, and to work independently and as a team.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Performing general maintenance on equipment and machinery.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services