General Maintenance Associate

WinnCompanies; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

REAL ID access requirement

Job summary

WinnCompanies is seeking a General Maintenance Associate for Fort Wainwright, AK. The role involves performing maintenance across rental units, offices, and grounds, with a focus on building systems and general repairs.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, basic trades skills, and a valid driver’s license. If you’re detail-oriented, reliable, and customer-focused, this is a hands-on position at a federal site requiring REAL ID access.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Less than 1 year of relevant work experience.
• A current driver's license in good standing and ability to meet driving records standards.
• Basic competency in carpentry, plumbing, and electrical trades.
• Ability to provide basic tools and equipment necessary to perform daily duties.
• Basic familiarity with computers and tablets.
• Sharp customer service skills.
• Ability to read and write in English, to understand basic instructions and take direction from supervisors.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work.
• This position is located at a federal facility. REAL ID compliant driver's license/ID required to access the facility.

Responsibilities

• Respond to service calls and maintenance requests.
• Transport, install and connect stoves, refrigerators and other appliances.
• Load and unload trucks and other conveyances.
• Move supplies to proper location using wheelbarrows or hand trucks.
• Stack materials for storage and binning; collect refuse and salvageable materials.
• Transport equipment, furnishings and appliances to job sites.
• Repair and fabricate window/door screens and frames.
• Operate power tools and lawn equipment; maintain work area and tools.

Skills

Customer service

English reading/writing

Planning and organizing

Carpentry basics

Plumbing basics

Electrical basics

Computer/tablet familiarity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic tools

Computers/Tablets

Job description

About the Opportunity

WinnCompanies is looking for a General Maintenance Associate to join our military housing team at Fort Wainwright, AK.

In this role, you will perform maintenance functions in the community, including rental units, office buildings, residential areas, grounds and parking lots. The ideal candidate will also perform general maintenance and repair of building structures and associated mechanical, electrical, plumbing, sanitary systems and equipment.

Please note that this position is located at a federal facility. In accordance with the REAL ID Act, effective May 7, 2025, a REAL ID compliant driver's license/ID is required in order to access the federal facility.

Responsibilities:

• Respond to service calls, complete Change of Occupancy Maintenance work and other property maintenance requests.
• Transport, install and connect stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers and other electrical and gas appliances.
• Load and unload trucks and other conveyances.
• Move supplies and materials to proper location by wheelbarrows or hand trucks.
• Stack materials for storage or binning collecting refuse and salvageable materials.
• Transport equipment, furnishings and appliances to job sites.
• Repair and fabricate window and door screens and frames.
• Dig, fill and tamp earth excavations; level grounds using pick, shovel, tamper and rake; shovel concrete; clean culverts and ditches; cut tree and brush; operate power tools and lawn mowers.
• Remove floor tile, sheet vinyl, ceramic floor tile and plywood.
• Remove damaged drywall.
• Operate power blowers or use brooms to clean roof tops, sidewalks and driveways of leaves and debris.
• Ensure work-site clean up.
• Respond to and complete on-call after hour emergency and urgent repairs.
• Update work order status including time, materials and notes on mobile devices provided in an accurate and timely manner.
• Complete and submit all required paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
• Keep supervisor well-informed of activities, results of efforts, problems identified/potential problems, etc.; recommend corrective actions to supervisor.
• Maintain vehicle and vehicle inventory as prescribed.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Less than 1 year of relevant work experience.
• A current driver's license in good standing and ability to meet the driving records standards outlined in the Company Safe Vehicular Operations Policy.
• Basic competency in carpentry, plumbing, and electrical trades.
• Ability to provide basic tools and equipment necessary to perform daily duties.
• Basic familiarity with computers and tablets.
• Sharp customer service skills.
• Ability to read and write in English, in order to understand basic instructions and take direction from supervisors.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work.
• This position is located at a federal facility. In accordance with the REAL ID Act, effective May 7, 2025, a REAL ID compliant driver's license/ID is required in order to access the federal facility.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Vocational or technical training.