General Maintenance Worker

Dawson; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an elite mission at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Charleston, SC, as a General Maintenance Worker. You'll maintain mission-critical buildings, ensuring safety and readiness. Your hands-on skills will support national security training through various maintenance tasks, from repairs to inspections, directly impacting operational excellence.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Program with Employer Match

Paid Vacation

Flexible Work Environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in general building maintenance.
• Proficient in basic mechanical, plumbing, and electrical repairs.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance duties across FLETC buildings.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and perform routine preventive maintenance.
• Respond to maintenance service requests promptly.

Skills

Mechanical Repairs

Plumbing Repairs

Electrical Repairs

Job description

DAWSON is a Native Hawaiian global business enterprise serving the U.S. Department of Defense and other federal government clients while benefiting the Native Hawaiian community.

Aloha (sharing of life, embodying humility and respect) is one of DAWSON's core values. Aloha is the common spirit that bonds our 'ohana together, guiding us as we treat our employees, families, clients, and partners with trust, understanding, and compassion. We strive to live aloha every day, and we are committed to sharing aloha across the globe.

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Job Summary:

Join an elite mission at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Charleston, SC, and Joint Base Charleston, where your hands-on skills will support the infrastructure that empowers national security training. As a General Maintenance Worker with DAWSON’s facilities support team, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the physical condition of mission-critical buildings and systems—ensuring safety, efficiency, and readiness across the expansive training campus. From basic repairs to preventive maintenance, your work will directly impact the operational excellence of a premier federal law enforcement facility.

Location: Charleston, SC

Responsibilities:

Perform a variety of general maintenance duties across FLETC buildings, including minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and painting tasks.

Replace fixtures, switches, motors, broken windows, and plumbing components as needed.

Conduct daily equipment inspections and perform routine preventive maintenance of mechanical and structural systems.

Maintain logs of work performed and materials used, and report deficiencies or hazards to supervisors.

Assist in basic HVAC and boiler support under the direction of certified technicians.

Respond to maintenance service requests promptly, including emergency repairs and weekend/holiday shifts when required.

Maintain safe, clean, and organized workspaces in accordance with OSHA and EPA standards.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 2 years of recent experience (within the past 5 years) in general building maintenance and equipment operation in commercial or institutional environments.

Proficient in basic mechanical, plumbing, and electrical repairs.

Able to read and interpret maintenance manuals, schematics, and safety guidelines.

Must be physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs., standing for extended periods, and working in varied environmental conditions.

All work must meet the standards and codes set by federal, state, and local authorities.

Additional Requirements:

Journeyman-level licensing may be required for specific trades, depending on task assignment and local regulations.

Must follow DAWSON’s safety protocols and report incidents, hazards, or property damage immediately.

Contingent upon the award

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.