GENERAL MAINTENANCE WORKER - MOTSU, NC

VETPRIDE SERVICES INC; Southport (NC); On-site; USD 46,800 - 57,200; Full time

Job summary

Vetpride Services Inc. seeks a General Maintenance Worker for MOTSU, NC. The role maintains facilities, grounds, and marine infrastructure at Sunny Point, including waterside maintenance and operating small work boats.

You will perform repairs across plumbing, electrical, carpentry and related trades, and ensure safety compliance in a military terminal environment. Applicants must be 18+ and pass background, DMV checks, and drug screens.

Qualifications

• Perform maintenance from boats and floating platforms.
• Adhere to waterfront safety and marine operations.
• Must be 18+ and eligible for background and DMV checks.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen.
• Work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Read, write, and speak English; work independently or with others.
• Able to work off ladders up to 16’ or with an aerial lift.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on buildings, warehouses, and facilities.
• Complete plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, painting, flooring, and mechanical repairs.
• Operate small vessels/work boats to support maintenance and operations.
• Maintain grounds, move office furniture, equipment, and materials as needed.
• Keep accurate records of completed work and materials used.
• Ensure work areas comply with OSHA, DoD safety standards.

Skills

Marine maintenance

Waterfront safety

English proficiency

Background check

Drug screen

Outdoor work

Independent worker

Teamwork

Ladders/Aerial lift

Read/write English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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GENERAL MAINTENANCE WORKER - MOTSU, NC

Full Time MOTSU - SUNNY POINT, NC, Southport, NC, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1541

Salary: $26.19 Annually

Job Description

The General Maintenance Worker is responsible for maintaining the facilities, grounds, equipment, and infrastructure at Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point (MOTSU). This position performs a variety of preventive & waterside maintenance, repair, and general labor tasks to support the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of one of the nation's largest military ocean terminals.

Location:Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point (MOTSU), 6280 Sunny Point Road SE, Southport, NC 28461

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on administrative buildings, warehouses, maintenance facilities, and other terminal structures.
• Complete minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, painting, flooring, and mechanical repairs.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on facility systems and equipment.
• Repair doors, locks, windows, fencing, lighting, and building fixtures.
• Maintain roadways, sidewalks, drainage systems, and exterior grounds.
• Inspect facilities and report maintenance deficiencies or safety hazards.
• Perform routine waterside maintenance of docks, piers, waterfront facilities, and surrounding areas.
• Operate small vessels/work boats in support of maintenance and operational activities.
• Safely perform maintenance tasks from vessels, docks, and floating platforms.
• Follow all marine safety procedures and properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE), including personal flotation devices (PFDs).
• Respond promptly to maintenance work orders and emergency repair requests.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, lawn equipment, forklifts, and other maintenance equipment as authorized.
• Assist with grounds maintenance, including mowing, trimming, debris removal, and storm cleanup.
• Assist with moving office furniture, equipment, supplies, and materials throughout the installation.
• Maintain accurate records of completed work and materials used.
• Ensure work areas remain clean, organized, and compliant with OSHA, environmental, and DoD safety standards.
• Support facility improvement projects and assist skilled trades personnel as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to safely perform maintenance activities from boats and floating platforms.
• Knowledge of basic waterfront safety practices and marine operations.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Will be subject to a pre-employment criminal background and DMV check.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Regularly work outdoors in inclement weather including rain, snow, heat and cold.
• Consistent attendance and reliability required.
• Ability to effectively read, write, and speak English.
• Must have the ability to work independently and within established guidelines, follow directions, and work well with others.
• Must be able to work off a ladder (up to 16’ tall) or Aerial lift (scissor lift)

Experience Requirements

• One (1) year or more of general building maintenance, construction, facilities maintenance, or related experience
• Experience operating small vessels, work boats, or similar marine equipment.

Required Licenses or Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must possess a valid/current state issued driver's license