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PRIDE Industries
General Maintenance Worker - Facilities
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What they do
A Maintenance Helper or Assistant assists maintenance mechanics. Repairs and maintains equipment and machines, such as cars or heating systems. May assemble or adjust machines as directed by a head mechanic.
$36,176 / year median in Texas
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Pay Rate 26.29 per hour Telecommute Status Onsite Announcement PRIDE Industries is a fast-paced company with a mission: To Create Jobs for People with Disabilities while providing high quality, value-added solutions to our nationwide customers. We are currently recruiting to fill the following position: AbilityOne This position is on a federal AbilityOne contract that requires that most of the work hours are performed by employees with disabilities. Due to program requirements, this particular position needs to be filled by a person with a disability
Job Description PRIDE Industries Job Description Job:
General Maintenance Worker Job Code:
739 -BL-General Maint Worker SCA Occup:
23370General Maintenance Worker Salary Grade:
Federal Wage Determination or Collective Bargaining Agreement FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt Approval Date:
March 2017POSITION SUMMARY:
Under general supervision, the General Maintenance Worker performs general maintenance and repair of equipment and buildings requiring practical skill and knowledge (but not proficiency) in such trades as painting, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, and electrical work. Work involves a variety of duties other than those of skilled craft workers, with attention to knowing and using safe work practices.TYPICAL DUTIES
1.- Replacing electrical receptacles, wires, switches, fixtures, and motors. 2.
- Using plaster or compound to patch minor holes and cracks in walls and ceilings.3.
- Repairing or replacing sinks, water coolers, and toilets.4.
- Painting structures and equipment.5.
- Repairing or replacing concrete floors, steps, and sidewalks.6.
- Replacing damaged paneling and floor tiles.7.
- Hanging doors and installing door locks.8.
- Replacing broken window panes. 9.
- Performing general maintenance on equipment and machinery.10. May also perform duties and operate equipment related to sign-making.11. May purchase and pick up required supplies and materials charged to company to complete various projects.12. Frequent travel between facilities is required.13. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.
- Denotes Essential Job Function
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- One year of work experience in general building maintenance, or demonstrated ability to use hand and power tools (such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, precision measures, electronic/electronic testing devices), and knowledge of and ability to properly use specialized equipment, including that used in one or more of the trades of electrical, plumbing or general carpentry;
- Use and maintenance of own tools may be required;
- Ability to manage material resources and time;
- Ability to work safely;
- Ability to follow directions, instructions, structured process and procedures, and to complete tasks;
- Customer service skills to act responsively to customer inquiries and requests; and escalate the more difficult matters appropriately;
- Communication skills to provide procedural and factual information, and to follow written and oral instructions;
- Flexibility to adapt to changing work priorities, and to build effective working relationships with staff, customers and others;
- Demonstrated organizational, problem-solving and common sense skills;
- Ability to manage and accurately track material resources and time, and adapt to changing work priorities;
- Ability to travel to various facilities, and to work independently and as a team.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma or GED Technical/other trainingCERTIFICATES OR LICENSES REQUIRED
The following licenses or certificates may be required depending on local, state and/or contract requirements: Valid Driver's LicensePHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance:- Maneuvering to and around equipment
- Standing and walking
- Bending, stooping, kneeling and reaching
- Lifting of boxes or equipment up to 50 pounds
- Climbing ladders or step stools