General Maintenance Worker

DAWSON is a Native Hawaiian global business enterprise serving the U.S. Department of Defense and other federal government clients while benefiting the Native Hawaiian community.

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Job Summary:

Join an elite mission supporting U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in the Southern California region, where your hands-on expertise will help maintain the performance and safety of a vast portfolio of federal facilities. As a General Maintenance Worker on DAWSON’s operations team, you’ll carry out essential repairs and preventive maintenance tasks across a variety of systems and structures—supporting CBP’s critical mission at ports of entry, field offices, and border patrol stations.

Your versatility and attention to detail will keep facilities safe, efficient, and ready for service at all times.

Responsibilities:

Perform a wide range of building maintenance tasks including basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and mechanical work.

Troubleshoot and repair door hardware, locks, ceiling tiles, cabinetry, light fixtures, sinks, toilets, faucets, and flooring materials.

Conduct preventive maintenance on facility infrastructure, including filter changes, minor painting, fixture replacements, and system inspections.

Respond to service calls, work orders, and emergency maintenance issues in accordance with contract response time requirements.

Maintain service logs, parts usage records, and digital updates in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Assist tradespersons and technicians in the completion of more complex repair and maintenance work as directed.

Support seasonal facility preparation, storm readiness, and safety inspections.

Qualifications:

Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in general building maintenance, repair, or facilities support services.

Working knowledge of commercial building systems, hand tools, and basic diagnostic equipment.

Ability to read work instructions, safety manuals, and equipment documentation.

Comfortable working both independently and in team settings in varied environments, including outdoors and secure areas.

Familiarity with OSHA safety practices, fall protection, and confined space entry is preferred.

Additional Requirements:

Must be eligible for CBP background investigation and suitability clearance.

Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident with work authorization.

Contingent upon the award

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. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.