General Maintenance Worker

Sodexo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Training and advancement opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Site-specific perks (e.g., shift meals

Job summary

General Maintenance Worker at Sodexo located at HOUGHTON UNIVERSITY performs maintenance and repair tasks across multiple trades to keep facilities safe and functional. You will support standard building systems, from plumbing and carpentry to electrical work, with attention to quality and safety.

The role requires dependable attendance, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work weekdays in morning shifts as part of a full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• Team-oriented and adaptable work style.
• Reliability and commitment to a safe working environment.
• Possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance service or repairs in various areas (plumbing, carpentry, painting, electrical, etc.).
• Change bulbs, install dispensers, change filters, locks, and minor decorative maintenance.
• Be punctual and attend scheduled shifts with regularity.
• Other duties as required by client needs.

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Reliability

Safety-conscious

Job description

General Maintenance Worker

Location: HOUGHTON UNIVERSITY - 50412002

Workdays/shifts: Weekdays - morning shifts

Employment Type: Full-time

Pay Range: $20.00 - $22.00

University students with restrictions on number of hours they can work, including international students, should apply for open student worker positions at the school they attend. You can search student worker jobs here (https://sodexo.paradox.ai/7nq0G05)

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. You belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What You'll Do:

As a General Maintenance Worker at Sodexo, you are a problem-solver and safety promoter. Your knowledge and technical skills are critical to meet maintenance needs. By keeping others safe, your actions have meaningful impact.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform maintenance service or repairs in one or more skill areas, including minor plumbing, carpentry, painting and plastering, machine servicing, electrical repairs or installations, or vehicle servicing.
• Performs tasks such as but not limited to changing light bulbs, installing paper dispenser units, changing filters, changing locks on doors, minor decorative maintenance and other tasks not requiring a licensed skilled trades person or journeyman
• Attends work and shows for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity
• Other duties may be assigned and can differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements.

What You Bring:

• Successful candidates will be team-oriented, adaptable, reliable, and nurturers of a healthy/safe working environment for all.
• 2 or more years of related experience
• Hold appropriate license/certification for the specific work to be done in the city and state in which the work will be done.
• Additional Requirements: Possess a valid driver's license

What We Offer:

• Flexible and supportive work environment, so you can be home for life's important moments.
• Access to ongoing training/development and advancement opportunities to turn your job into a career.
• Full array of benefits that support you and your family's wellbeing, including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 401k, discount programs, and more.
• In addition to Sodexo's standard, some locations may offer additional site-specific benefits, including free "shift" meals (and/or allowances/per diems), uniforms, safety shoes, public transportation support and/or parking.

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Who we are:

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you're happy at work. This is why we embrace culture and belonging as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Should you need assistance with the online application process, please complete this form.