General Maintenance Worker

ACTION FACILITIES MANAGEMENT INC•Augusta, ME

20d•$31 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The General Maintenance Worker performs preventative and general maintenance and repairs for buildings, systems, equipment, and machinery. The role calls for practical skills in trades such as HVAC, carpentry, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, painting, and masonry. The position is based at GSA Maine in Augusta, Maine, pays $31.00 per hour, and is a union position. The scheduled shift is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Work includes maintenance and repair of campus facilities and equipment, including preventative maintenance on industrial HVAC systems and responding to facility service requests. The worker maintains work records, tools, equipment, and supplies; coordinates specialized work with trade supervisors; and may attend training to develop skills in various crafts. Duties may require extended hours to support project requirements. The work takes place inside and outside facilities, including roofs, basements, and confined spaces, and may involve high noise levels from equipment and construction tools. Required PPE must be worn. The worker must participate in confined-space training, including breathing-apparatus fit testing, and be willing to work in confined spaces after certification.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred: certification from a trade school or vocational school.
Preferred: 2–3 years of progressive building-trades experience in areas such as carpentry, plumbing, painting, HVAC, and/or metalworking.
Training and experience working with hand and power tools.
Experience with commercial building and construction safety and code compliance.
Skill using hand and power tools, including chisels, planes, saws, drills, sanders, levels, rules, plumb bobs, framing squares, or electronic versions of these tools.
Knowledge and skill in basic computer software.
Current valid driver’s license.
Must pass and maintain clear drug screening and background check.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to read, interpret, and understand plans and specification documents.
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds, perform heavy manual labor, work at heights and on building roofs, and climb ladders of varying heights.
Physically capable of traveling and able to maintain assigned work hours and sufficient endurance to perform tasks over a long period.
Must wear required PPE and be willing to participate in confined-space training, including breathing-apparatus fit testing, and to work in confined spaces once certified.

Nice To Haves

Trade school or vocational school certification.
2–3 years of progressive experience in building trades such as carpentry, plumbing, painting, HVAC, and/or metalworking.

Responsibilities

Perform general maintenance and repairs on campus buildings, structures, machinery, and equipment, including work involving carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical, and mechanical trades.
Assist with preventative maintenance on large industrial HVAC systems, including rooftop systems, water pumping systems, air-moving equipment, chillers, boilers, and cooling towers.
Perform maintenance tasks such as changing filters and belts; making mechanical adjustments; cleaning, greasing, and lubricating systems and machinery; and taking and documenting measurements and pressure, temperature, and volume readings.
Perform building repairs such as framing walls and finish carpentry; replacing electrical receptacles, wires, switches, and fixtures; repairing plaster and drywall; replacing sinks and water coolers; painting; repairing or replacing concrete floors, steps, and sidewalks; replacing paneling, carpet, and floor tile; hanging doors and installing locks; and repairing windows and roofing materials.
Maintain and repair valve cartridges, flushometers, sump pumps, thermostatic control valves, domestic water systems, and water heaters.
Respond to facility issues, including light-bulb or power problems, water leaks, clogged toilets, and hot- or cold-temperature calls.
Establish and maintain effective service relationships and communication with customers.
Complete work efficiently and effectively and ensure maintenance requests and work orders are satisfactorily completed.
Maintain accurate records and documentation of work details, work orders, hours, and materials expended.
Refer work requiring specialized or skilled crafts to the appropriate trades supervisor and follow up on completion.
Assist with periodic inspections of buildings and structures.
Maintain tools and equipment needed for maintenance tasks and maintain an inventory of equipment and supplies.
Make emergency repairs within the worker’s area of knowledge and responsibility.
Attend special training classes and sessions to increase skills in various crafts.
Inspect operating machinery to confirm proper functioning, including checking pressures and temperatures as required.
Perform other related duties as assigned.