Maintenance Trades Assistant, NavSea San Diego

PCSI Careers•San Diego, CA
•Onsite

About The Position

PCSI is hiring a Maintenance Trades Assistant based at NavSea in San Diego, California. The role performs minor adjustments, repairs, preventative maintenance, and general upkeep across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, waste systems, and architectural and structural building components. The position reports to the Project Manager and may be utilized by electricians or mechanics as needed. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., though the position requires the ability to work any time or day of the week, including weekends and holidays. PCSI is a nonprofit organization focused on enhancing the lives of people with disabilities through employment, advocacy, and partnerships. As an AbilityOne employer, PCSI may prioritize individuals and veterans with disabilities for this role; documentation may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The position includes a base pay of $20.92 per hour, depending on experience. Benefits include paid vacation and sick time, federal holidays, medical, dental, vision, and other coverage with an employer contribution for the employee-only tier, and a 401(k) plan with matching contributions up to 6%.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Ability to perform assigned duties and a variety of maintenance tasks.
  • Ability to effectively speak, read, and write English.
  • Knowledge of maintenance trades in a maintenance environment.
  • Ability to use hand tools and power tools required for installation, maintenance, and repair.
  • Ability to successfully complete all applicable assigned training modules.
  • Ability to pass criminal, drug, and driving screening.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to maintain a good driving record.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a NACI clearance and DBIDS.
  • Ability to work any time or day of the week, including weekends and holidays.
  • Ability to stand, walk, and climb ladders regularly; kneel, squat, bend, and reach frequently; and lift 50 pounds up to 10 times per day.
  • Ability to work with exposure to dirt, dust, loud noise, and outside weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

  • Prior facility maintenance experience is preferred.
  • Prior government contractor experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Perform minor adjustments and repairs to HVAC, plumbing, electrical, waste systems, architectural and structural building components, doors, windows, floor systems, and roof systems, including light carpentry.
  • Clean and maintain mechanical rooms.
  • Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs, including changing filters, cleaning cooling towers and heating and cooling coils, and changing light bulbs.
  • Manufacture, repair, and install screens and glass.
  • Inspect, replace, set or affix, and paint signs.
  • Ensure all paperwork is completed.
  • Replace electrical receptacles, wires, switches, fixtures, and motors.
  • Patch minor holes and cracks in walls and ceilings using plaster or compound.
  • Repair or replace sinks, water coolers, and toilets.
  • Paint structures and equipment.
  • Repair or replace concrete floors, steps, and sidewalks.
  • Replace damaged paneling and floor tiles.
  • Hang doors and install door locks.
  • Replace broken window panes.
  • Perform general maintenance on equipment and machinery.
  • Move or rearrange office furniture and perform other duties as assigned.
  • Operate a company-owned vehicle and cellular telephone to transport self and others while performing assigned duties, and perform operator maintenance as required.
  • Support electricians or mechanics when necessary.

Benefits

  • Base pay of $20.92 per hour, depending on experience.
  • Paid vacation and sick time.
  • Federal holidays.
  • Medical, dental, vision, and other coverage, with an employer contribution offered for the employee-only tier.
  • 401(k) plan with matching contributions up to 6%.
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