General Maintenance Worker (UN)

KING AND GEORGE LLC; Town of Lafayette (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

KING AND GEORGE LLC is seeking a general maintenance worker to perform various repair tasks on equipment and buildings in Town of Lafayette, Wisconsin.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and at least two years of related experience, demonstrating skills in trades such as painting, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work. Responsibilities include repairing fixtures, painting, and maintaining equipment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of related experience required.
• Experience working in an outdoor or indoor building environment.
• Ability to understand verbal or written direction.

Responsibilities

• Replaces electrical receptacles, wires, switches, fixtures, and motors.
• Uses plaster to patch minor holes in walls and ceilings.
• Repairs or replaces sinks, water coolers, and toilets.
• Paints structures and equipment.
• Hangs doors and installs locks.

Skills

Understanding spoken information

Reading and understanding work-related materials

Concentration and focus

Problem recognition

Combine and draw conclusions from information

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

At least two years of related experience

Job description

Job Summary

Performs general maintenance and repair of equipment and buildings requiring practical skill and general knowledge in such trades as painting, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, and electrical work.

Responsibilities

• Replaces electrical receptacles, wires, switches, fixtures, and motors


• Uses plaster or compound to patch minor holes and cracks in walls and ceilings


• Repairs or replaces sinks, water coolers, and toilets


• Paints structures and equipment


• Repairs or replaces concrete floors, steps, and sidewalks


• Replaces damaged paneling and floor tiles


• Hangs doors, installs door locks, and replaces broken windowpanes


• Performs general maintenance on equipment and machinery

Required Skills/Abilities

• Understand spoken information


• Understand written information


• Read and understand work‑related materials


• Follow guidelines to arrange objects or actions in a certain order


• Notice when something is wrong or likely to go wrong


• Concentrate and stay focused while performing tasks


• Combine several pieces of information and draw conclusions


• Develop rules that group items in various ways


• Judge the costs and benefits of a possible action


• Recognize the nature of a problem


• Understand new information or materials by studying and working with them

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent


• At least two years of related experience required


• Experience working in an outdoor or indoor building environment


• Experience hanging doors, installing door locks, and replacing broken windowpanes preferred


• Ability to understand verbal or written direction from lead, supervisor, or other craftsmen

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged standing, bending, reaching, and working with hands


• Occasional exposure to load noise


• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds at times


• Ability to stand, walk, and reach with arms and hands as necessary


• Ability to hear and see for positioning and safety requirements


• Occasional exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, and chemicals

Special Qualifications/Requirements

Must be able to successfully pass federal, state, or local government background investigation requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

This position is subject to compliance with applicable labor and safety regulations, including the contractor's legal obligation to provide pay transparency in accordance with 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).