Maintenance Worker

Armed Services YMCA of The U S A•Norfolk, VA

27d•$30

About The Position

This position is located at ASYMCA Child Development Center located at Norfolk and Virginia Beach. The purpose of this position is to execute maintenance- related tasks requiring the use of skills associated with a variety of trades. Salary commensurate with experience ($30.00 per hour) Duties and Responsibilities: The incumbent is responsible for a variety of semi- skilled and skilled tasks involving standard methods related to the operation and maintenance of physical facilities. Incumbent performs work in at least three of the following trades in the maintenance and repair of buildings and related fixtures. Plumbing: makes plumbing repairs, by removing, cleaning, resealing, replacing defective parts or units of utility, supply, and disposal systems, such as dirty traps, sections of broken tile, damaged or broken pipe, leaky faucets, and stopped up drains. Installs water heaters, garbage disposal units, faucets, and sinks. Performs routine maintenance on washer and dryers to include cleaning lint ducts and vents, replacing hoses and fittings as required, and referring more complex problems to supervisor for action. Maintains toilets, sinks and refrigerators in classrooms and adult rest rooms. Electrical: Repairs by removing, replacing, tightening, splicing, soldering and insulating defective wiring, controls, equipment and fixtures such as broken and bare wiring, burned out switches and relays, loose connections and fittings, damaged light fixtures and poorly operating thermostats. Replace fluorescent and incandescent bulbs and tubes. Carpentry: Performs basic carpentry repairs such as repair/ relace screens, windows, door frames, molding and trim. Repair and replace drywall and related products. Maintains cabinetry, drawers, and furniture. Painting: Performs standard coating methods such as brushing, rolling, spraying and coating materials that are prepared according to specific directions, and by the application of coating techniques that ensure surfaces are fully coated, protected, and free from drips and runs. Observes required safety, sanitation and hazardous waste disposal rules and regulations. Outside: Maintains the playground fencing, shed, trikes and all equipment. Notify specific contractors if equipment is under warranty, coordinate contractor visits to repair or replace items. Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

Two years of experience that demonstrates knowledge in the applicable combination of trades sufficient to perform the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

Plumbing repairs
Install water heaters, garbage disposal units, faucets, and sinks
Performs routine maintenance on washer and dryers
Maintains toilets, sinks and refrigerators in classrooms and adult rest rooms
Electrical repairs
Replace fluorescent and incandescent bulbs and tubes
Carpentry repairs
Maintains cabinetry, drawers, and furniture
Painting
Maintains the playground fencing, shed, trikes and all equipment
Notify specific contractors if equipment is under warranty, coordinate contractor visits to repair or replace items