General Maintenance Worker

Bering Straits Native Corp • Chesapeake, VA

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About The Position

The General Maintenance Worker performs general maintenance and repairs on equipment and buildings, using practical skills and knowledge in areas such as painting, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, and electrical work. Duties include replacing electrical receptacles, wires, switches, fixtures, and motors. The listed duties describe the role but are not exhaustive; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Applicants will be notified by email or phone within ten business days regarding application status.

The role requires frequent standing, walking, lifting, carrying, climbing, bending, kneeling, crouching, and using hand and power tools. Work takes place indoors and outdoors, with exposure to varied weather. Employees must maintain mental alertness, situational awareness, safe work practices, and productivity standards. The position has no supervisory responsibilities and is not subject to federal DOT safety-sensitive requirements. Depending on the contract, the employee may need to obtain and maintain required clearance and access to military installations. BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to qualified BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants, and shareholder spouses. Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of experience in maintenance and repairs.
• Pass a background check and pre-employment drug screening.
• Have a valid driver’s license and transportation.
• Own the basic tools needed to perform maintenance.
• Have good knowledge of electricity, carpentry, plumbing, and other technical skills.
• Know troubleshooting techniques to identify problems and address them appropriately.
• Communicate system problems clearly to coworkers and management.
• Have mechanical skills to handle equipment safely and avoid injuries.
• Understand organizational procedures and workflows.
• Have basic knowledge of relevant technologies or tools, such as Microsoft 365, communication platforms, or industry-standard software.
• Know customer service practices and how to manage inquiries professionally.
• Understand data privacy and confidentiality principles.
• Communicate clearly and professionally in writing and verbally.
• Manage time and prioritize multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.
• Use problem-solving and critical thinking to analyze issues and select solutions.
• Collaborate effectively and build rapport with others.
• Pay attention to detail and produce accurate work.
• Be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Maintain a constant state of mental alertness and situational awareness.
• Perform physical labor in varied environments while maintaining safe work practices and productivity standards.
• If applicable to the contract, obtain and maintain required clearance levels and access to military installations.

Nice To Haves

• Facility maintenance experience with the Department of Defense (DoD).

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repair of equipment and buildings.
• Perform maintenance tasks involving painting, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, and electrical work.
• Replace electrical receptacles, wires, switches, fixtures, and motors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED