General Maintenance Worker

PRIDE Industries; Forest Park (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to creating jobs for individuals with disabilities. As a General Maintenance Worker, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and repairing facilities, ensuring a safe and functional environment. This position offers the chance to work in diverse settings, from offices to outdoor environments, and to engage in a variety of tasks that keep operations running smoothly. If you're looking for a fulfilling job that combines practical skills with a meaningful mission, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in building maintenance or ability to use hand/power tools.
• Ability to follow directions and complete tasks safely.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repair of equipment and buildings.
• Replace electrical receptacles, patch walls, and repair plumbing fixtures.

Skills

General Building Maintenance

Use of Hand and Power Tools

Customer Service Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical/Other Training

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Job description

Pay Rate: $23.40 per hour

Telecommute Status: Onsite

Announcement

PRIDE Industries is a fast-paced company with a mission: To Create Jobs for People with Disabilities while providing high quality, value-added solutions to our nationwide customers. We are currently recruiting to fill the following position: AbilityOne. This position is on a federal AbilityOne contract that requires that most of the work hours are performed by employees with disabilities. Due to program requirements, this particular position needs to be filled by a person with a disability.

Job Description

Job Code: AA199
Job: General Maintenance Worker
SCA Occup: 23370 General Maintenance Worker
Salary Grade: Federal Wage Determination or Collective Bargaining Agreement
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Approval Date: March 2017

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, 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, and electrical work. Work involves a variety of duties other than those of skilled craft workers, with attention to knowing and using safe work practices.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

1. Replacing electrical receptacles, wires, switches, fixtures, and motors.
2. Using plaster or compound to patch minor holes and cracks in walls and ceilings.
3. Repairing or replacing sinks, water coolers, and toilets.
4. Painting structures and equipment.
5. Repairing or replacing concrete floors, steps, and sidewalks.
6. Replacing damaged paneling and floor tiles.
7. Hanging doors and installing door locks.
8. Replacing broken window panes.
9. Performing general maintenance on equipment and machinery.
10. May also perform duties and operate equipment related to sign-making.
11. May purchase and pick up required supplies and materials charged to company to complete various projects.
12. Frequent travel between facilities is required.
13. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

* Denotes Essential Job Function

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• One year of work experience in general building maintenance, or demonstrated ability to use hand and power tools (such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, precision measures, electronic/electronic testing devices), and knowledge of and ability to properly use specialized equipment, including that used in one or more of the trades of electrical, plumbing or general carpentry.
• Use and maintenance of own tools may be required.
• Ability to manage material resources and time.
• Ability to work safely.
• Ability to follow directions, instructions, structured process and procedures, and to complete tasks.
• Customer service skills to act responsively to customer inquiries and requests; and escalate the more difficult matters appropriately.
• Communication skills to provide procedural and factual information, and to follow written and oral instructions.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing work priorities, and to build effective working relationships with staff, customers and others.
• Demonstrated organizational, problem-solving and common sense skills.
• Ability to manage and accurately track material resources and time, and adapt to changing work priorities.
• Ability to travel to various facilities, and to work independently and as a team.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma or GED
Technical/other training

CERTIFICATES REQUIRED:

The following licenses or certificates may be required depending on local, state and/or contract requirements:

Valid Driver's License

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance:

• Maneuvering to and around equipment
• Standing and walking
• Bending, stooping, kneeling and reaching
• Lifting of boxes or equipment up to 50 pounds
• Climbing ladders or step stools

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed at a customer’s location in office, shop, warehouse, or outdoor environment. May require driving to and from worksite locations. Equipment can be located in crawl spaces, rooftops, and outside facility. Employees may be exposed to hazardous and/or toxic substances, electrical shock, noise from equipment, and depending on external weather conditions, wind, rain, cold, and heat.

DISCLAIMER:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor’s instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.

At PRIDE, we make a difference in the lives of many, one job at a time.

How to Apply

If you are interested in working for this unique organization that blends business with a social mission, please apply online at www.prideindustries.com.

Visit our website to learn more!

PRIDE will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all federal, state, and local laws.

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