General Maintenance Worker

SUMMARY

A General Maintenance Worker performs maintenance and repair of equipment and buildings in trades such as painting, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, and electrical work.

• Perform general maintenance and repair of equipment and buildings
• Replace electrical receptacles, wires, switches, fixtures, and motors
• Use minor plaster or compound to patch minor holes and cracks in walls and ceilings
• Repair or replace sinks, water coolers, and toilets
• Paint structures and equipment
• Replace or repair concrete floors, steps, and sidewalks
• Replace damaged paneling and floor tiles
• Perform general maintenance on equipment and machinery
• Inspect buildings and equipment for needed maintenance or repairs
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Sufficient experience is documented with a minimum 10-year practical experience in the field for which proposed; EPA certification Type I, II or III required
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Applied analytical skills to recognize when a specialized trade is needed for various tasks
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Strong troubleshooting abilities

• Frequently required to stand
• Frequently required to walk
• Occasionally required to sit
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Continually required to talk or hear
• Occasionally required to taste or smell
• Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts
• Occasionally work in high, precarious places
• Occasionally work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals
• Occasionally exposure to outside weather conditions
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception and ability to adjust focus

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer‑paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Employees can also choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.