1st Shift General Maintenance Worker

J&J Worldwide Services; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

J&J Worldwide Services in Bethesda, MD is seeking a general maintenance worker to perform hands-on repairs and upkeep across building systems and equipment. The role involves painting, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, and electrical tasks, with emphasis on practical skill and safety.

The candidate must be able to lift 50 lbs, climb ladders, and follow supervisor directions. Background check and NAC/LAC clearance may be required after hire. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• GED or High School Diploma required.
• Experience in indoor/outdoor building environments preferred.
• Ability to follow verbal or written directions from lead or supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Replaces electrical receptacles, wires, switches, fixtures, and motors.
• Patches walls/ceilings with plaster or compound.
• Repairs or replaces sinks, water coolers, and toilets.
• Paints structures and equipment.
• Repairs or replaces concrete floors, steps, and sidewalks.
• Replaces damaged paneling and floor tiles.
• Hangs doors and installs door locks; replaces broken window panes.
• Performs general maintenance on equipment and machinery.

Skills

General maintenance

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Job description

Performs general maintenance and repair of equipment and buildings requiring practical skill and knowledge (but no proficiency) in such trades as painting, carpentry, plumbing, masonry and electrical work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Replaces electrical receptables, wires, switches, fixtures, and motors.
• Uses plaster or compound to patch minor holes and cracks in walls and ceilings.
• Repairs or replaces sinks, water coolers, and toilets.
• Paints structures and equipment.
• Repairs or replaces concrete floors, steps, and sidewalks.
• Replaces damaged paneling and floor tiles.
• Hangs doors and installs door locks and replaces broken window panes.
• Performs general maintenance on equipment and machinery.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Experience and Skill Requirements

• GED or High School Graduate
• Experience working in an outdoor or indoor building environment
• Able to understand verbal or written direction from lead, supervisor or other craftsmen
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs., squat, bend, stoop and kneel for short periods, climb a ladder, stand for long periods of time, constant arm extensions.
• Occasional exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, but none to the point of being disagreeable. May involve minor safety hazards where likely result would be cuts, bruises, etc.
• Must be able to pass a local background check and have the ability to obtain and maintain NAC/LAC clearance after hire.

This job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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