General Maintenance Worker

Bering Straits Native Corporation; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Bering Straits Native Corporation is seeking a General Maintenance Worker in Chesapeake, VA. The role involves performing general maintenance and repair across multiple trades, including painting, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, and electrical work.

You will replace components and troubleshoot issues while maintaining safety standards. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and access to basic tools.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent is required.
• 3-5 years of maintenance/repair experience.
• Must pass a background check.
• Must have a valid driver's license and transportation.
• Should own basic maintenance tools.
• Must pass drug screening.

Responsibilities

• General maintenance and repair of equipment and buildings in trades such as painting, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, and electrical work.
• Replace electrical receptacles, wires, switches, fixtures, and motors as needed.
• Follow safety procedures and communicate issues to management.
• Maintain records and use basic tools to complete tasks.
• Work indoors and outdoors, in varied weather, with lifting up to 50 lbs.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety consciousness

Education

High School education or equivalent

Tools

Basic maintenance 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 satisfy 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.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

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.

Work Environment

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.