MAINTENANCE WORKER (FLEX)

NEXCOM•Annapolis, MD

15h

About The Position

The Maintenance Worker performs a broad range of maintenance and housekeeping services to maintain buildings, grounds, fixtures, equipment, guest rooms, and public spaces. Work includes semi-skilled and unskilled facility operations and maintenance tasks, such as basic plumbing, washer and dryer maintenance, HVAC assistance, electrical repairs, carpentry, and painting. The employee takes initiative to ensure facility systems and spaces are functioning correctly, handles recurring assignments independently, and reports work status and unfamiliar problems to a supervisor. The position requires knowledge of safe work practices, relevant safety and environmental rules, and the tools, equipment, and chemicals commonly used in maintenance. Work is guided by routine trade instructions and, where available, blueprints, manufacturer instructions, manuals, and maintenance specifications. Work may take place indoors and outdoors, including in extreme weather or temperatures and occasionally in dusty or dirty areas. Personal protective equipment is provided. The role may require travel to other facilities with a valid state driver's license if that is specified as a condition of appointment. Workdays may include weekends and holidays, rotating shifts outside normal duty hours, recall to duty, and overtime, including emergency overtime.

Requirements

At least two years of experience with demonstrated skill in two of the following areas: carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, or painting.
Knowledge of the applicable combination of trades sufficient to perform the duties of the position.
Knowledge of safety and environmental rules and regulations concerning procedures, tools, mechanical and electrified equipment, commonly used chemicals, and basic safe work practices.
Ability to perform considerable standing, bending, walking, pushing, pulling, and climbing.
Ability to perform moderately strenuous physical labor, including unassisted lifting, moving, and carrying supplies and equipment weighing up to 45 pounds and assisted handling of items weighing up to 100 pounds.
Ability to climb and descend stairs and ladders, stoop, bend, kneel, and work in uncomfortable positions.
General experience: one year of experience providing knowledge of general maintenance practices involving the upkeep of buildings, grounds, fixtures, equipment, or similar facilities.
Specialized experience: three years of maintenance work involving painting, plumbing, carpentry, and electrical repairs.
High school education may substitute for general experience at a rate of one year of high school education for three months of general experience, up to a high school diploma or GED substituting for one year of general experience.
A valid state driver's license may be required if travel to other facilities is specified as a condition of appointment.
Physical requirements include standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions; frequently lifting and carrying material weighing up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance and housekeeping services for buildings, grounds, fixtures, equipment, guest rooms, and public spaces.
Perform work in at least two maintenance trades and maintain a work-order log, follow up on work as required, and report status to a supervisor.
Log contractor trouble calls when appropriate.
Make basic plumbing repairs and install or replace plumbing components and units, including water heaters, garbage disposals, faucets, and sinks.
Perform routine washer and dryer maintenance, including cleaning lint ducts and vents and replacing hoses and fittings; refer more complex problems to a supervisor.
Recognize causes of faulty HVAC equipment and assist with repairs to HVAC units as appropriate.
Recognize and report electrical problems and make repairs as appropriate, including replacing ballasts, bulbs, and tubes.
Measure, cut, construct, and repair wood or wood-substitute items, including screens, window and door frames, molding, trim, and drywall or similar products.
Prepare surfaces and apply paint or other standard coatings by brushing, rolling, or spraying, ensuring surfaces are protected and free from drips and runs.
Complete assigned and in-progress work in accordance with instructions and applicable DOD and Navy regulations.
Complete required safety and security training.
Refer unfamiliar problems not covered by instructions to a supervisor.
Perform other related duties as assigned.