General Maintenance Worker

Bering Straits Native Corporation; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Bering Straits Native Corporation is seeking a General Maintenance Worker in Chesapeake, VA. You'll perform routine maintenance and repairs across facilities, from painting to electrical work, ensuring safe, functional buildings.

The role requires hands-on skills, reliability, and the ability to work independently or with a team. A valid driver's license and basic tools are necessary, with physical stamina for outdoor/indoor tasks.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of experience in maintenance and repairs.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and transportation.
• Should own the basic tools needed to perform maintenance.
• Must be able to pass drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Performs general maintenance and repair of equipment and buildings requiring practical skill and knowledge in trades such as painting, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, and electrical work.
• Replacing electrical receptacles, wires, switches, fixtures, and motors, etc.

Skills

Electrical

Carpentry

Plumbing

Troubleshooting

Communication

Mechanical skills

Organizational procedures

Microsoft 365

Customer service

Time management

Problem solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Data privacy

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

About this position: General Maintenance Worker in Chesapeake, VA

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Applicants will be notified via email or phone within ten business days regarding application status.

• Performs general maintenance and repair of equipment and buildings requiring practical skill and knowledge (but not proficiency) in such trades as painting, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, and electrical work.
• replacing electrical receptacles, wires, switches, fixtures, and motors, etc.

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications

• Education Requirements: High School education or equivalent
• Level of Experience Requirements: 3-5 years of experience in maintenance and repairs
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Must have a valid driver’s license and transportation
• Should own the basic tools needed to perform maintenance
• Must be able to pass drug screening

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Have good knowledge of electricity, carpentry and plumbing among other technical skills
• Have good knowledge of troubleshooting techniques to determine exact problems and tackle them accordingly
• Excellent ability to communicate system problems to both co-workers and management for proper understanding
• Exhibit good mechanical skills to handle equipment to avoid causing injuries to self and others on ground
• Knowledge of organizational procedures and workflows – understanding how work moves through a company.
• Basic knowledge of relevant technologies or tools – e.g., Microsoft 365, communication platforms, or industry‑standard software.
• Knowledge of customer service practices – principles of providing quality service and managing inquiries professionally.
• Knowledge of data privacy and confidentiality principles – awareness of proper handling of sensitive information.
• Communication skills (written and verbal) – ability to convey information clearly and professionally.
• Time management and prioritization – balancing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Problem‑solving and critical thinking – analyzing issues and selecting appropriate solutions.
• Interpersonal and teamwork skills – building rapport and collaborating effectively with others.
• Attention to detail – producing accurate, error‑free work.

Preferred

• Facility maintenance experience with the DoD preferred

Necessary Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires frequent standing, walking, lifting, carrying, climbing, bending, kneeling, crouching, and the use of hand and power tools. Employees must be capable of performing physical labor in a variety of environments while maintaining safe work practices and productivity standards.

The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of situational awareness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Job is performed indoors and outdoors with exposure to many different types of weather.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position will not have supervisory responsibilities.

DOT Covered/Safety-Sensitive Role Requirements

• This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety-sensitive” functions.

Additional Qualifying Factors

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance levels required and must also be able to obtain access to military installations.

Shareholder Preference

BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.