General Maintenance Worker (Ellsworth AFB)

VW International; South Dakota; On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Bonuses and wage increases

Promotion opportunities

Leadership development

Job summary

VWI is seeking a General Maintenance Worker for Ellsworth AFB, SD. The ideal candidate will perform broad maintenance tasks across painting, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, and electrical work to support base facilities.

The role requires physical fitness, adherence to safety guidelines, and the ability to respond on-site within one hour for emergencies, with a focus on high-quality service and reliable maintenance support for base operations.

Qualifications

• Be physically fit to perform all aspects and requirements of the contractual job description.

Responsibilities

• Replace electrical receptacles, wires, switches, fixtures, and motors.
• Patch minor holes and cracks in walls and ceilings with plaster or compound; repair or replace sinks, water coolers and toilets.
• Paint structures and equipment; repair or replace concrete floors, steps and sidewalks.
• Replace damaged paneling and floor tiles; hang doors and install door locks.
• Replace broken windowpanes.
• Perform general maintenance of equipment and machinery.

Skills

Physical fitness

Safety mindset

Emergency response

Customer service

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Clean driving record

Facilities maintenance

Job description

General Maintenance Worker (Ellsworth AFB)

• Ellsworth AFB, SD
• Government/Military

What We Do

We empower our defense and law enforcement customers to focus on their primary mission by removing friction points and setting them up for long-term success. VWI provides facilities and infrastructure management; our specific services include housing management, custodial services, facilities management,operations & maintenance, and various professional services.By providing strategic, responsive, and mission-driven solutions, we forge long-term partnerships with our customers, vendors, and team members. We invite you to join our team, providing essential services for those who serve our country.

What You’ll Do

The General Maintenance Worker performs general maintenance and repair of equipment and buildings requiring practical skill and knowledge in such trades as painting, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, and electrical work.

• 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.
• Painting structures and equipment, repairing or replacing concrete floors, steps, and sidewalks.
• Replacing damaged paneling and floor tiles, hanging doors and installing door locks.
• Replacing broken windowpanes.
• Performing general maintenance equipment and machinery.

What You’ll Have

• Be physically fit to perform all aspects and requirements of the contractual job description - at all times.
• Capable of working in a 100% safe manner, following all training guidelines and work plans at all time - No exceptions.
• Ability to respond onsite within 1 hour for emergencies.
• The willingness to be flexible to the ever-changing client militaryenvironment.
• Excellent customer service attitude at all times. You will focus on service response and consistently provide a positive upbeat customer service experience.
• Ability to accomplish and maintain all contractual training proficiencies.
• Ensure high quality output by showing concern for all aspects of your job and checking details.
• Experience with general equipment and facilities maintenance.
• An excellent attitude and demonstrate it to your customers and co-workers.
• A clean driving record.

What We Offer

At VWI, our people are our greatest strength. Our respect for the skills and expertise of our employees drives every decision we make. We strive to uphold our values of respect, dignity, teamwork, and transparency in the benefits and compensation we offer to our employees.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, covered by employer-funded Health & Welfare contributions, as per SCA regulations.
• Paid Time Off and Vacation Days
• Opportunities for bonuses and compensation increase over and above guaranteed SCA wages.
• Opportunities for promotion to supervisor and management positions
• Leadership and development opportunities

VWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer