General Maintenance Worker
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 :
Under general supervision, the General Maintenance Worker performs general maintenance and repair of equipment and buildings requiring practical skill and knowledge 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 include :
- Replacing electrical receptacles, wires, switches, fixtures, and motors.
- Using plaster or compound to patch minor holes and cracks in walls and ceilings.
- Repairing or replacing sinks, water coolers, and toilets.
- Painting structures and equipment.
- Repairing or replacing concrete floors, steps, and sidewalks.
- Replacing damaged paneling and floor tiles.
- Hanging doors and installing door locks.
- Replacing broken window panes.
- Performing general maintenance on equipment and machinery.
- May also perform duties and operate equipment related to sign-making.
- May purchase and pick up required supplies and materials charged to company to complete various projects.
- Frequent travel between facilities is required.
- Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.
Minimum qualifications include :
One year of work experience in general building maintenance, or demonstrated ability to use hand and power tools.Knowledge of and ability to properly use specialized equipment.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.Communication skills to provide procedural and factual information.Flexibility to adapt to changing work priorities.Demonstrated organizational, problem-solving and common sense skills.Ability to travel to various facilities, and to work independently and as a team.Education requirements :
High School Diploma or GEDTechnical / other trainingCertificates or licenses may be required depending on local, state and / or contract requirements :
Valid Driver's LicensePhysical requirements include :
Maneuvering to and around equipmentStanding and walkingBending, stooping, kneeling and reachingLifting of boxes or equipment up to 50 poundsClimbing ladders or step stoolsWork environment includes :
Work is performed at a customer's location in office, shop, warehouse, or outdoor environment.May require driving to and from worksite locations.Equipment can be located in crawl spaces, rooftops, and outside facility.Employees may be exposed to hazardous and / or toxic substances, electrical shock, noise from equipment, and depending on external weather conditions, wind, rain, cold, and heat.The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.
At PRIDE, we make a difference in the lives of many, one job at a time.