General Maintenance Associate (Fort Drum Mountain Community Homes)

WinnCompanies; Fort Drum (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

WinnCompanies is seeking a General Maintenance Associate for Fort Drum Mountain Community Homes in Fort Drum, NY. The role involves maintenance across rental units, offices, and grounds, with responsibilities for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and general repairs to ensure safety and operations.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, minimal prior experience, and a REAL ID compliant license for access to the federal facility. Strong customer service and basic tools are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• <1 year of relevant work experience.
• Current driver’s license in good standing; able to meet driving records standards.
• Basic competency in carpentry, plumbing, and electrical trades.
• Ability to provide basic tools/equipment for daily duties.
• Basic familiarity with computers/tablets.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to read/write English and follow directions from supervisors.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work.
• REAL ID compliant driver’s license/ID required for federal facility access.

Responsibilities

• Respond to service calls and complete occupancy maintenance work and other property maintenance requests.
• Transport, install, and connect stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers and other appliances.
• Load/unload trucks and conveyances.
• Move supplies to proper locations using wheelbarrows or hand trucks.
• Stack materials for storage and binning; collect refuse and salvageables.
• Transport equipment and furnishings to job sites.
• Repair and fabricate window/door screens and frames.
• Dig/cover earth; level grounds; shovel concrete; clean culverts/ditches; trim trees; operate power tools and lawn mowers.
• Remove floor tile, vinyl, ceramic tile and plywood; remove damaged drywall.
• Operate power blowers or sweep to clean rooftops/areas; keep site clean.
• Respond to after-hours emergencies and repairs.
• Update work orders with time/materials/notes on mobile devices.
• Submit all required paperwork accurately and timely.
• Keep supervisor informed and suggest corrective actions.
• Maintain vehicle and vehicle inventory.

Skills

Basic customer service

English literacy

Plan and organize work

Read and write in English

Computer/tablet familiarity

Basic carpentry

Basic plumbing

Basic electrical trades

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

About the Opportunity

WinnCompanies is looking for a General Maintenance Associate to join our military housing team at Fort Dru m Mountain Community Homes located in Fort Dru m, NY.

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.

The pay range for this position is $19.66- $20.60 per hour, depending on experience.

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.