General Maintenance Worker

Hurricane Consulting•Fort Bragg, NC

17d

About The Position

Under general supervision, the General Maintenance Worker performs semi-skilled maintenance and repair tasks for assigned buildings and related facilities, furnishings, and equipment. Duties may include painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, cement work, heating, roofing, and related work. The worker may work independently, under the supervision of a craftworker, or as a lead worker over others on specific projects. The position includes repairing structures, furniture, equipment, roofs, floors, doors, and locks; building and installing partitions and shelves; installing floor coverings, acoustical ceiling tiles, and window glass; inspecting repairs and systems; painting interiors and exteriors; finishing concrete; estimating project materials, labor, and time; and transporting people, materials, furniture, and equipment to facilities throughout the Installation. Most duties are performed in periodically disagreeable conditions, including outdoors and sometimes in inclement weather, with exposure to water, dust, dirt, grease, paint fumes, chemicals, noise, and vibration. The work requires frequent lifting and carrying, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, climbing, walking, and running. The position also requires driving and operating vehicles and machinery.

Requirements

One year of experience at a journey/handyman level in a building trade such as carpentry, painting, masonry, or electrical work, or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience.
High school or GED diploma.
Valid driver's license and GSA Driver’s License.
Ability to prepare estimates of time, materials, and labor; work from plans and specifications; work with limited supervision; and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to read chemical labels and safety data sheets (SDS), and read and write English sufficiently to understand written work orders and instructions.
Knowledge of materials, tools, methods, and equipment used in building trades such as carpentry, plumbing, painting, masonry, cement work, and electrical work; repair methods and maintenance practices; and work safety practices.
Understanding of basic principles of electricity, plumbing, A/C, carpentry, concrete, paint, drywall, and small engines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact at all levels.
Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize, and follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion with attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
Advanced handyman and lawn care abilities.
Ability to work independently or in a team-based, highly collaborative environment.
Ability to form and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to perform physical tasks including frequent lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds, less frequent lifting up to 50 pounds, and occasional lifting up to 100 pounds with assistance; bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, climbing, walking, and running.
Ability to drive and operate vehicles and machinery, including trucks, tractors, and forklifts.

Responsibilities

Perform semi-skilled maintenance and repair work on assigned buildings, facilities, furnishings, and equipment.
Repair structures, furniture, equipment, roofs, floors, doors, locks, and related items.
Build and install partitions and shelves; install floor coverings, acoustical ceiling tiles, and window glass.
Perform work involving carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, cement, heating, roofing, painting, and related trades.
Inspect electrical repairs and systems and inspect faucets, sewers, plumbing, equipment, pumps, check valves, and heating and ventilating systems.
Paint building interiors and exteriors, furniture, cement, and other materials and items; pour and finish concrete.
Estimate materials, labor, and time needed for projects.
Operate light automotive equipment to travel to facilities throughout the Installation and transport materials, furniture, and equipment.
Work independently, under a craftworker's supervision, or as a lead worker over others on specific projects.
Provide supervision, training, and assistance to others as required.
Perform other duties as required, potentially involving overtime, weekends, flexible hours, and holidays.