General Maintenance Worker (GMW)

Chugach Government Solutions•Rockaway Township, NJ

11d

About The Position

The General Maintenance Worker performs general maintenance and repair of roads, grounds, and buildings. The work requires practical skills and knowledge in trades such as painting, carpentry, plumbing, and masonry, as well as operating heavy equipment for road repairs. The position is designated Mission Critical: when called or recalled to perform Mission Critical work, the employee must respond to assigned duties. Work hours may change, and extended schedules, weekends, holidays, or overtime may be required as needed and required by the contract. Work is performed indoors and outdoors. Outdoor work may involve temperature extremes and inclement weather. The position may expose the employee to hazards, including potential bodily harm, diseases, cuts, bruises, burns, dust, odors, and elevated noise. Tasks may occur on uneven or inclined surfaces, carpeted floors, and cement structures or surfaces. The employee may need to enter confined spaces. Physical requirements include occasionally standing or walking for long periods; using hands and fingers; handling tools or controls; reaching; climbing stairs and ladders; balancing; stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling; talking, hearing, or smelling; and occasionally lifting or moving up to 75 pounds using safe lifting procedures. Close vision is required.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, maintained throughout employment.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Working knowledge below journeyman level in carpentry, plumbing, masonry, painting, electrical, and/or other general maintenance tasks.
Skills in operating and repairing tools and equipment related to general maintenance.
Up to two years of general maintenance and repair work experience in maintenance and repair services.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to acquire and maintain government identification/common access card.
Ability to interact professionally and courteously with a variety of people in diverse situations.
Ability to pass a drug screen and background check.
Ability to use tools, equipment, chemicals, and pesticides to perform job functions; use standard office equipment as required, such as a computer, phone, copy machine, or hand-held radio.
Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 75 pounds and follow safe lifting procedures.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including climbing ladders and stairs and working on uneven or inclined surfaces.
Ability to work extended schedules and weekend or holiday hours as needed and required by the contract.

Nice To Haves

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Work experience supporting a military base or civilian installation.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance and repair work on roads, grounds, and buildings, including patching minor holes and cracks in walls and ceilings; repairing or replacing sinks, water coolers, and toilets; painting structures and equipment; replacing damaged sheet rock, floor tiles, and ceiling tiles; hanging doors and installing door locks; and performing general masonry work.
Use tools and equipment for maintenance and repair in carpentry, roofing, painting, plumbing, masonry, and heavy equipment operation.
Participate in general clean-up operations related to installations.
Inspect work to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, policies, and regulations.
Support the project Safety Plan by participating in safety activities, including training, using required protective equipment and clothing, and following trade- or skill-specific safety requirements.
Maintain and operate company vehicles, tools, and equipment in compliance with company policy.
Ensure proper housekeeping practices are observed.
Respond to assigned duties when called or recalled to perform Mission Critical work.
Perform other duties as assigned.

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