General Maintenance Worker

Summary/General Description of Job:

The General Maintenance Worker repairs building structures and mechanical, electrical and sanitary systems.  The incumbent also performs general maintenance on machinery.

Essential Duties & Job Functions:

§  Performs general maintenance and repair of building structures and their mechanical, electrical, or sanitary systems.

§  May also perform general maintenance and repair of the establishment's machinery.

§  Maintains basic practical knowledge of several maintenance trades in order to perform most of the duties.

§  Keeps in good repair building woodwork, wall, floor and other surface treatments.

§  Replaces electrical switches, fixtures, and motors.

§  May painting or touching up of structure or equipment.

§  Repairs or replaces plumbing fixtures, household appliances and equipment; and replacing broken window panes.

§  Performs other related duties as assigned.

May perform work in other classifications when incidental work is necessary to the accomplishment of the work assignment.  Significant work in another job classification may be required if accompanied by any wage adjustments applicable.

Accountable For:

§  The proper use of tools and equipment commonly used in the maintenance field.

§  Completing all mandated training requirements per government and management directives.

§  Timely and cost-effective performance of duties.

§  Timely completion and accuracy of all departmental work.

§  Dealing with a variety of people in a professional, courteous manner in diversified situations.

§  Adherence to established company safety policies and good industrial and office safety practices.

§  Compliance with company Standard Operating Procedures and Personnel policies and procedures.

§  Having the ability to work well under pressure.

Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Professional Associations):

Mandatory

§  Four years’ experience maintaining in a state of good repair buildings, and associated equipment of housing units, office buildings, recreational buildings, or institutional buildings.

§  Must be able to interpret blueprints, drawings, etc.

§  Must be familiar with a wide variety of test equipment.

§  Must be familiar with repair and modification of plumbing, electrical, sewage, heating, air conditioning systems, and household appliances.

§  Must obtain and maintain required explosives certifications when assigned to ordnance operations.

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