General Maintenance Worker

Davita Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a General Maintenance Worker in Durham, NC, responsible for various maintenance tasks including repairs, inspections, and equipment upkeep. The ideal candidate will have maintenance experience and a high school diploma or GED, with the ability to effectively communicate and perform repairs using hand and power tools.

Qualifications

• Proven maintenance experience.
• Ability to use common hand and power tools.
• Ability to check blueprints and repair manuals.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Oversee contractors for professional repairs when necessary.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Related degree from a technical college

Tools

Hand tools

Precision measuring instruments

Power tools

Job description

Who You Are:

The General Maintenance Worker 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, HVAC, and electrical work.

What You'll Do:

• Handling basic repairs and maintenance such as:
  • Replacing electrical receptacles, wires, switches, fixtures, and motors, using plaster or compound to patch minor holes and cracks in walls and ceilings, repairing or replacing sinks, water coolers, and toilets, painting structures and equipment
  • Repairing or replacing concrete floors, steps, and sidewalks
  • Replacing damaged paneling and floor tiles
  • Hanging doors and installing and lubricating door locks
  • Replacing broken windowpanes
• Performing general maintenance on equipment and machinery
• Conducting routine inspections of premises and equipment
• Performing preventative maintenance
• Overseeing contractors when professional repairs are necessary
• Diagnosing mechanical issues and correcting them

Excluded are:

• Craft workers included in a formal apprenticeship or progression program based on training and experience;
• Skilled craft workers required to demonstrate proficiency in one or more trades;
• Workers performing simple maintenance duties not requiring practical skill and knowledge of a trade (e.g., changing light bulbs and replacing faucet washers).

What You'll Bring:

• Proven maintenance experience
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Related degree from a technical college
• Skilled in the use of hand and power tools
• Ability to take apart machines, equipment, or devices to remove and replace defective parts
• Ability to check blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs as necessary
• Ability to use common tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches
• Experience with precision measuring instruments or electronic testing devices
• Experience performing routine maintenance
• Strong organizational and follow up skills
• Eye for detail
• Professional presentation and attitude
• Ability to maintain focus while working individually
• Strong time management skills
• Must be proficient in English, both written and verbal, to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
• Successful results of preemployment screenings, including federal background check, MVR, and drug screen.
• Comply with company drug and alcohol policy.
• Be authorized to work in the US or will be authorized by the successful candidate's start date.

Compensation

Expected Salary: $28.22/hr

Versar Global Solutions is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the Company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's status protected by local, state, or federal law.

Location Requirements

The position will primarily work onsite in Durham, NC.

Who We Are:

Headquartered in Washington, DC, Versar Global Solutions provides full mission lifecycle solutions for challenges faced by our government and commercial Customers in the natural, built, and digital environments. With nearly 2,000 team members around the world, and a rich legacy spanning more than 70 years, Versar Global Solutions delivers a broad array of planning, analysis and risk management solutions, project and program management, operations and maintenance services, and information technology applications for environmental management and remediation projects, mission critical facilities and installations, and in support of readiness and contingency operations.

EEO Commitment

Versar Global Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Versar Global Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Versar Global Solutions expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran. Improper interference with the ability of Versar Global Solutions employees to perform their job duties is not tolerated.