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This job was posted by https://joblink.maine.gov : For more information, please see: https://joblink.maine.gov/jobs/1073099

Job Summary:\ The General Maintenance Worker is responsible for performing a variety of preventative maintenance and general maintenance tasks for buildings, systems, equipment, and machinery. This position requires practical skill and knowledge in trades such as HVAC, carpentry, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, painting, and masonry.

Pay Rate:\$29.57 per hour

Shift:Monday- Friday, Day Shift, 40 hours per week

Essential Job Functions:

• Perform assigned general maintenance duties required to maintain and repair campus buildings, structures, machinery, and equipment, involving some skill in carpentry, plumbing, painting and/or the electrical or mechanical trades
• Assist in preventative maintenance on large industrial HVAC systems, including rooftop systems, water pumping systems, air moving equipment, chillers, boilers, cooling towers.
• Work involves performing a variety of duties including: filter and belt changes, mechanical adjustments, cleaning, greasing / lubricating systems and machinery, taking and documenting specific measurements, pressure, temperature, and volume readings, framing walls, finish carpentry, replacing electrical receptacles, wires, switches, fixtures, install and repair plaster, fix drywall cracks in walls and ceilings; replacing sinks, water coolers, painting structures and equipment; repairing or replacing concrete floors, steps, and sidewalks; replacing damaged paneling, carpet and floor tile; hanging doors and installing door locks; replacing windows, repairing or replacing various roofing materials, replacing valve cartridges, flushometers, repair and maintain sump pumps, thermostatic control valves, domestic water systems, maintain & repair water heaters.
• Respond and repair issues in facilities to include but not limited to light bulbs or loss of power, water leaks, clogged toilets, and hot or cold temperature calls.
• Establish and maintain the best possible service relationship and communications with customers.
• Perform work efficiently and effectively, producing a quality product.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of all work details, work orders, and other required paperwork.
• Duties may require extended work hours to support project requirements.
• Assure that jobs specified on maintenance requests and work orders are completed satisfactorily.
• Refer work requiring more specialized or skilled crafts to appropriate trades supervisor and follow-up to completion.
• Assist in periodic inspections of buildings and structures.
• Maintain tools and equipment required for maintenance tasks and inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Make emergency repairs within area of knowledge and responsibility.
• Maintain required records of hours/materials expended for each job.
• Attend special training classes and sessions to increase skill in various crafts.Inspect machinery in operation to assure proper functioning, including checking pressures and temperatures as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills, Experience, and Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Certification from a Trade School or Vocational School, preferred
• 2-3 years progressive experience in the building trades in such areas as carpentry, plumbing, painting, HVAC, and/or metal working.
• Must be trained and experienced in working with hand and power tools.
• Experienced in all commercial building and construction safety and code compliance.
• Skilled in the use of hand and power tools, including but not limited to chisels, planes, saws, drills, and sanders, levels, rul s, plumb bobs, framing squares, or electronic versions of these tools.
• Knowledge and skill in basic computer software.
• Must possess a current valid Virginia Drivers License
• Must pass and maintain clear drug screening and background check.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Must possess ability to read, interpret and understand plan and specification documents.

Equipment Used:\ Hand tools and power tools\ Vehicles\ Office equipment such as computers, tablets, printers, and multi-line phone systems\ Physical Requirements:\ Must have the ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds\ Ability to perform heavy manual labor and work from heights\ Must be able to work on roofs of buildings\ Must be physically capable of traveling.\ Must have ability to maintain assigned work hours\ Must have sufficient endurance to perform tasks over a long period of time\ Must have ability to climb ladders of varying heights\ Working Environment:\ The environment will be both inside and outside various facilities\ This job may require work on the roof of a building or in the basement and confined spaces\ May experience high noise levels in connection with equipment and construction tools\