General Maintenance Worker

General Maintenance Worker: Under general supervision, performs semi-skilled maintenance and repair tasks; and performs related duties as required. Incumbents in this class perform maintenance duties for assigned buildings and related facilities, furnishings, and equipment. The required duties may include painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, cement work, heating, roofing, and related work. Incumbents may work independently, under supervision as a craftworker, or as a lead worker over others to accomplish specific projects.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Repairs structures; builds and installs partitions, and shelves; repairs furniture and equipment; installs floor coverings, acoustical ceiling tiles, and window glass; repairs roofs, floors, doors, locks, and related items.
• Performs inspections on electrical repairs such as switches; faucets, sewers, plumbing, equipment, pumps, check valves, heating and ventilating systems.
• Paints building interiors and exteriors, furniture, cement, and other materials and items; pours and finishes concrete.
• Estimates materials, labor, and time needed for projects; operates light automotive equipment to travel to facilities throughout the Installation and to transport materials, furniture, and equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• One year of experience at a journey/handyman level in a building trade such as carpentry, painting, masonry, electrical or.
• A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to the employment standard listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
• Ability to: prepare estimates of time, materials, and labor; work from plans and specifications; work with limited supervision; follow oral and written instructions; form and maintain effective working relationships with others; provide supervision, training, and assistance to others as required; read chemical labels, read safety data sheets (SDS).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact at all levels.
• Ability to multi-task and organize, prioritize, and follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion with an attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced handyman and lawn care abilities.
• Knowledge of: the materials, tools, methods, and equipment used in a building trade, such as carpentry, plumbing, painting, masonry, cement work, and electrical work; repair methods and maintenance practices for structures, furnishings, and equipment; work safety practices.
• Must understand basic principles of electricity, plumbing, A/C, carpentry, concrete, paint, drywall and small engines.
• Ability to work independently or in a team-based, highly collaborative environment.
• Valid Driver's License.
• GSA Driver’s License.