General Maintenance Worker Security Clearance

General Maintenance Worker

Location:

Seattle, Washington

Shift: Day/Swing/Night Shifts Available

FLSA Classification:
Non-Exempt

Hourly (SCA) Employment Class:
Full Time Regular SCA

Hourly Rate: $30.00‑$36.00 DOE; +$4.57 Balance Hours (H&W), $1.50 Night shift differential, $0.75 Swing shift differential

Potawatomi Defense Operations is seeking a qualified General Maintenance Worker to provide overall facilities maintenance support for complex facilities including office, laboratory, computer, warehouse, and other special purpose spaces. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance and general repairs on building operating systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, lighting), general carpentry, repair of facility structures, and other duties as assigned.

• Use materials, methods, equipment, and tools for maintenance, repair, and construction of building structures and systems, including rough and finished carpentry, plumbing, heating, electrical, mechanical, and painting work.
• Diagnose and correct equipment malfunctions; perform preventive maintenance on machinery.
• Apply safety management principles and practices.
• Utilize office automation tools, including computers, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and building management software.
• Understand and apply local, state, and federal laws, ordinances, codes, and rules.
• Read and interpret facility maintenance manuals, technical bulletins, construction drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Maintain effective working relationships with a diversified group of people under stressful conditions.
• Use common hand tools and related equipment.
• Analyze, evaluate, and recommend sound solutions to routine problems.
• Work independently and efficiently under general supervision of the On‑Site Project Manager, On‑Site Supervisor, and Site Foreman, with non‑supervisory guidance from the designated Government Point of Contact.

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible general/facility maintenance experience, or equivalent education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident.

• Pass a pre‑employment physical.
• Pass a pre‑employment background check and drug screening.
• Pass a background check required for Federal Agency security access badging.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently.

• Self‑Motivated: internal drive to perform tasks to the best of one’s ability.
• Communication, Oral: effectively communicate with others via spoken word.
• Time Management: utilize available time to organize and complete work within deadlines.
• Goal Oriented: focus on goals and obtain pre‑determined results.
• Accuracy: perform work accurately and thoroughly.

• Work primarily indoors at the Western Regional Center in Seattle; some work outdoors in all weather conditions, including inclement weather.
• Exposure to noise.
• Use of PPE as required.
• Frequent lifting, sitting, standing, stooping, and handling of tools; required dexterity and hand‑eye coordination.
• Reaching with hands and arms above or below sight level; talking, hearing, and seeing required.
• Walking within project location with occasional use of stairs; no elevator available.
• Bending, pushing, pulling, kneeling, and standing for up to 12 hours.
• Frequent lifting of 50–75 pounds; occasional carrying of up to 35 pounds for distances up to 100 feet.

Potawatomi Defense Operations LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.