General Maintenance Worker

About Bering Straits Professional Services, LLC

Bering Straits Professional Services (BSPS) is committed to world-class management of global logistics, training and procurement services for U.S. Government agencies. BSPS is certified by them. In February 2022, BSPS became an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001 certified company. BSPS received the ISO 9001 quality standard certification through the Performance Review Institute (PRI).

 

About this position: General Maintenance Worker                 Location: Twentynine Palms, CA

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

 

Wage/Salary Range: $26.16 per. hr.

 

Applicants will be notified via phone or email within ten (10) business days of submittal.

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

 

• Perform routine maintenance on RO skids, pumps, motors, valves, and piping systems
• Assist with membrane cleaning (CIP systems) and membrane change-outs
• Inspect and service high-pressure pumps, cartridge filters, and housing
• Lubricate, adjust, and replace mechanical components (bearings, seals, belts)
• Support maintenance of chemical feed systems (acid, caustic, antiscalant)
• Support calibration of flow meters, pressure transducers, pH, ORP, and conductivity analyzers
• Replace or repair sensors, wiring, and basic electrical components
• Support maintenance of brine ponds, evaporators, and concentrating handling systems
• Perform scheduled PM tasks on pumps, motors, and treatment systems
• Identify leaks, corrosion, scaling, or abnormal vibrations
• Replace gaskets, seals, filters, and worn components
• Maintain tools and spare parts inventory
• Follow OSHA safety standards, HAZCOM, and plant safety procedures
• Properly use PPE (respirators, goggles, gloves—especially around acids/caustics)
• Participate in lockout/tagout (LOTO) and confined space entry procedures (if applicable)
• Safely handle and store treatment chemicals
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment rooms, chemical storage areas, and lab spaces
• Assist with minor building repairs (lighting, plumbing, structural)
• Keep outdoor areas (including ponds and piping corridors) safe and accessible
• Record maintenance activities, readings, and repairs in logs or CMMS
• Report equipment issues or safety concerns promptly
• Communicate with operators, supervisors, and contractors

 

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications

 

• Education Requirements: High school diploma or GED (required)
• Trade school or vocational training in maintenance, mechanics, or water systems (preferred but not required)
• Level of Experience Requirements: 0–2 years of general maintenance or industrial experience
• Entry-level candidates accepted if mechanically inclined
• Experience in water treatment or RO systems is a plus (not mandatory).

 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Ability to use hand and power tools safely
• Basic understanding of:
• Pumps, valves, and piping systems
• Mechanical repairs (gaskets, seals, filters)
• Familiarity with basic electrical concepts (motors, switches) is helpful

• Knowledge of organizational procedures and workflows – SOP of operational tasks, CIP, operations, etc. (within 12 months of hire)
• Basic knowledge of relevant technologies or tools – e.g., Microsoft 365, communication platforms, or industry‑standard software.
• Knowledge of customer service practices – principles of providing quality service and managing inquiries professionally.
• Knowledge of data privacy and confidentiality princip