Maintenance Mechanic II

Global Connections to Employment; DeFuniak Springs (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Connections to Employment (GCE) is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform general maintenance and repair to support Facilities Maintenance. The role requires at least 3 years of experience across electrical, plumbing, HVAC, building construction, and carpentry, with the ability to read blueprints and follow complex instructions.

A valid driver's license and eligibility for contract work are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of maintenance experience.
• Experience in electrical, plumbing, air conditioning, building construction and carpentry.
• Ability to read and follow blueprints, schematics and manuals.
• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.
• Eligible for work assignment on specified contracts and pass screenings.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repair services to support FM functions.
• Travel to various locations for maintenance tasks as needed.
• Work indoors and manage materials and safety during tasks.
• Assist in moving equipment and lifting up to 50 pounds where required.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing experience

Air conditioning

Carpentry

Reading blueprints

Ability to follow instructions

Valid driver’s license

Background screenings

Job description

Global Connections to Employment (GCE) is a nationwide team providing jobs for people with significant disabilities, including our war-wounded veterans. Since its establishment in 1986, GCE has helped match team members to fulfilling careers, from custodial services to facilities maintenance and food services, plus other business lines in between. Working with customers from the U.S. military, commercial business and community partners – as well as federal, state and local governments – GCE is one of the country’s largest private employers of persons with disabilities. Learn more at GCE.org.

Overview

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for performing general maintenance and repair services to support the organization's Facilities Maintenance (FM) functions.

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience:
  o Must have a minimum of three (3) years of experience performing maintenance tasks under minimum supervision.
• Must demonstrate working experience and knowledge of maintenance areas involving electrical, plumbing, air conditioning, building construction, and rough and finish carpentry.
• Must have the ability to follow written and oral instructions of complex nature, read and follow blueprints, schematics, maintenance manuals.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license in the state they reside, have a satisfactory driving record, and be insurable under the corporate policy.
• Must be able to meet eligibility requirements for work assignment on the specifiedcontract(s).
• Must be able to pass organization screening requirements, including state or federalbackground screenings as appropriate.

Physical Requirements:

May travel to and from various locations and buildings throughout the year and in various weather conditions. Most work will take place indoors. Will work with cleaning chemicals. Will be required to follow the Emergency Operations Work Assignment per customer requirements. Schedules are subject to change.

While performing this job's duties, the team member is regularly required to bend, crouch, walk, climb stairs and ladders, reach above head, and lift up to 40 pounds. Must be able to assist in lifting equipment and move furniture when necessary; will occasionally be required to lift or move up to 50 pounds.

The mental demands, physical demands, and environmental factors described here are representative of those that a team member must meet to perform the essential functions of the job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Global Connections to Employment, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Drug Free Workplace Employer, DRUG TESTING REQUIRED