MAINTENANCE WORKER

NAVY EXCHANGE SERVICE COMMAND (NEXCOM); Great Lakes (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

NAVY EXCHANGE SERVICE COMMAND (NEXCOM) is seeking a facilities maintenance worker to uphold building upkeep across the Great Lakes region. Responsibilities include painting, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical repairs, with duties spanning inspection, preventive maintenance, and responding to work orders.

The role requires applying proper tools and techniques, ensuring safety, and maintaining inventory while supporting customer service standards in a 00year-round operation.

Qualifications

• One year of general maintenance experience or equivalent
• Specialized maintenance experience in painting, plumbing, carpentry, or electrical repairs
• High school education may substitute for experience up to a diploma/ GED

Responsibilities

• Performs minor carpentry tasks like doors, windows, furniture; uses hammers, hand-saws, planes, and power tools.
• Inspects and ensures proper functioning of equipment and facilities; conducts regular walkthroughs.
• Prepares surfaces and paints interior items; cleans and maintains painting equipment.
• May install/repair pipes, faucets, drains using wrenches and pipe cutters.
• Repairs electrical components; inspects wiring and tests with lamps, ammeters.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment (fans, ACs, conveyors); cleans filters and lubricates parts.
• Maintains safety compliance and notifies supervisor of hazards.
• Takes periodic inventory of maintenance stock and answers customer questions.

Skills

General maintenance

Painting

Plumbing

Electrical repairs

Carpentry

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hammer

Hand-saws

Planes

Screwdrivers

Power tools

Job description

Job Summary

Performs tasks involved in the upkeep of the buildings which may include but not limited to grounds fixtures equipment NEXCOM Hospitality Group etc. Typical assignments include simple painting plumbing carpentry and electrical repairs.

Duties and Responsibilities

Receives assignments orally or in the form of work orders. Responsible for selecting the proper tools methods and techniques to complete assignment. Receives advice guidance in connection with unusual problems. Work is subject to review both during progress and upon completion for compliance with job requirement. Performs or assists in performing all or a combination of the following:

• Performs minor carpentry tasks to items such as doors windows furniture cabinets platforms bins pallets etc. Uses tools such as hammers hand-saws planes screwdrivers and power tools.


• Inspects and ensures the proper working condition of equipment machinery and facilities by regularly performing property walk-throughs and inspections.


• Prepares surfaces and paints a variety of interior items such as shelves counters and similar items. Uses premixed paints paints surfaces according to directions cleans and maintains brushes and other painting equipment.


• May assist in the installation and repair of broken pipes leaky faucets clogged drains etc. Uses such tools as wrenches hacksaw pipe cutters etc.


• Performs electrical repairs to appliances light fixtures and or light switches by replacing or insulating defective wiring etc. Visually inspects repairs to ensure that damaged or broken equipment is repaired replaced properly. Utilizes a variety of tools such as test lamps ammeter etc.


• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment such as fans air conditioners water coolers grills broilers heat lamps and other appliances. Cleans changes filters cleans condenser lubricates various machinery parts and makes minor adjustments to belt tensions. Cleans out dust from coolers ventilation ducts and cooling vents.


• May perform preventive maintenance on forklifts hydraulic pallets jacks and conveyors checking for leaks proper water levels and that making sure that brake and clutch pedals are operating properly. Tightens bleed-off valve cleans filter oil reservoir and breather etc.


• Maintains compliance with local safety regulations. Informs supervisor of hazardous conditions and unserviceable items.


• Takes periodic inventory of maintenance stock and equipment as required.


• May respond to customer questions regarding the operation of NHG room appliance and fixtures as applicable.


• Carries out policy of courtesy and customer service.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Physical Effort

Is required to stand stoop bend kneel climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts and carries material weighing up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions

Works inside and outside is exposed to dust and spray fumes in connection with painting responsibilities. Is also exposed to cuts and bruises

Must be a U.S. Citizen or have lived in the U.S. for three years

GENERAL EXPERIENCE One year of experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of general maintenance practices involving the upkeep of buildings grounds fixtures equipment etc. SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE One year of high school education may be substituted for 3 months of general experience up to a High School Diploma or GED for one year of general experience. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE One year of general maintenance work in involving simple maintenance work such as painting plumbing carpentry and electrical repairs. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS standing stooping bending kneeling climbing and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts and carries material weighing up to 50 pounds.

Primary Location

United States-Illinois-Great Lakes

Organization

Great Lakes Distribution Cente

Schedule

Full-Time (35 + hours)

Unposting Date

Aug 27, 2026, 10:59:00 PM