MAINTENANCE WORKER

NEXCOM • Norfolk, VA

17d

About The Position

Performs varied maintenance and repair work using trade practices associated with air conditioning and refrigeration, electrical work, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, and painting. Work includes maintaining and repairing building systems, equipment, structures, and surfaces at Navy Exchange sites and locations. The worker may also perform basic automotive repairs, maintain storeroom areas, and complete other related duties as assigned.

The position involves diagnosing defects, determining necessary repairs, replacing or repairing components, and testing completed work. It also requires planning and laying out work using drawings, sketches, blueprints, work orders, measurements, or samples, and selecting appropriate materials, supplies, tools, and equipment.

Work is performed indoors and outdoors. Indoor areas are usually adequately heated, lighted, and ventilated. The work environment includes frequent noise from hammers, saws, and other power tools, and exposure to dust, dirt, fumes, and spray. Potential injuries include lifting-related injuries, cuts and bruises from tools, and more serious injuries from falls from ladders and scaffolds. The job requires standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, working in tiring or uncomfortable positions, and frequently lifting and carrying materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• One year of general maintenance experience involving upkeep of buildings, grounds, fixtures, equipment, or similar areas; one year of high school education may substitute for three months of general experience, up to a high school diploma or GED in place of one year of general experience.
• Three years of general maintenance work involving a variety of trade practices, such as air conditioning and refrigeration, electrical work, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, and painting.
• Ability to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
• Ability to frequently lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, diagnose, and repair refrigeration and air-conditioning units and systems; replace or repair components and test systems for proper operation.
• Repair electrical wiring, controls, equipment, and fixtures; locate defects, replace or splice components, and measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit.
• Repair utility supply and disposal systems, including pipes, traps, joints, and fixtures; connect equipment such as water heaters and disposal units.
• Plan and lay out carpentry work using drawings, sketches, blueprints, or repair needs; select, measure, cut, fabricate, and install structural and trim components, roofing, frames, cabinets, and related features.
• Perform maintenance, repair, or construction on brick, block, stone, and related structures and surfaces; remove damaged sections, set masonry materials, and finish mortar joints.
• Prepare and paint interior and exterior surfaces and items; apply coatings, inspect for skips, touch up as needed, and clean and maintain painting equipment.
• May perform basic automotive repairs, replace standard parts, make settings and adjustments, and locate defects using visual checks or test equipment.
• Maintain storeroom areas in a clean and orderly manner.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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