MAINTENANCE WORKER

Spottswood Companies; Key West (FL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Spottswood Companies is seeking a skilled Facilities Maintenance Technician to perform work across two or more trades, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and painting. The role requires independent work as experience grows and a focus on safety.

The position offers a pay range of $27.31 per hour and a full-time schedule in Key West, FL, with duties spanning building repairs, system maintenance, and corrective tasks.

Qualifications

• One year of experience that provided knowledge of general maintenance practices involving upkeep of buildings, grounds, fixtures, equipment.
• Three years of general maintenance work across trades including electricity, plumbing, carpentry, painting and related safety practices.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental rules and regulations concerning tools, equipment, and chemicals.
• Ability to stand, bend, climb, and lift up to 50 pounds; outdoor work in varying conditions.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance work in two or more trades such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and painting.
• Repairs and maintains building systems and fixtures; interprets blueprints and manuals.
• Completes work orders, maintains records, and follows supervisor directions.
• Adheres to safety guidelines and environmental regulations during tasks.
• Occasionally travels or shifts may include non-standard hours.

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for performing facilities maintenance work involving two or more skilled trades. Performs intermediate level tasks and works more independently as training and experience increase.

Pay Range: $27.31

Location: United States-Florida-Key West

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs work in at least two or more of the following trades in the maintenance and repair of buildings and related fixtures or having significant emphasis in one of the higher level licensed trades Electrical Heating Ventilation and Cooling or Plumbing.
• Plumbing Makes basic plumbing repairs to sinks faucets commodes tanks urinals P-traps shut-off valves on washing machines and water supply that can be accomplished by removing cleaning resealing replacing defective parts or units installing water heaters garbage disposals faucets and sinks.
• Washer Dryer repair Performs routine maintenance on washers and dryers to include cleaning lint ducts and vents replacing hoses and fittings as required and referring more complex problems to supervisor for action.
• Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning HVAC Recognizes the cause of faulty equipment and makes repairs on a variety of HVAC units as appropriate. Incumbent traces and locates defects to determine the type and extent of repair needed and they plan the work select the proper tools and testing devices and accomplish repairs according to accepted trade practices.
• Electrical Recognizes and reports electrical problems making repairs as appropriate. Replaces fluorescent and incandescent ballasts bulbs and tubes as needed. Makes repairs that can be accomplished by removing replacing tightening splicing soldering and insulating defective wiring controls equipment and fixtures such as broken and bare wiring burned out switches and relays loose connections and fittings damaged light fixtures and poorly operating thermostats.
• Carpentry Measures cuts and constructs or repairs wood or wood substitute items. Conducts basic carpentry repairs applying a general knowledge of wood composite materials wood substitutes and woodworking techniques as well as basic shop mathematics to plan measure and lay out materials according to dimensional requirements and specifications. Repairs include repairing or replacing screens window and door frames molding and trim and repair and replacement of drywall or similar products. Incumbent applies standard measurements and specifications when constructing installing or repairing items such as frame structures decking partitions shelving doors forms siding and scaffolds.
• Painting Preparation of areas and standard coating methods such as brushing rolling and spraying and ensure surfaces are fully coated protected and free from drips and runs. Incumbent uses specifications to thin stir and mix coating materials according to specific directions. They apply various coating materials for example paints varnishes and shellacs with brushes rollers spray guns and other related methods and techniques and see that the coating finish meets surface protection requirements.
• Maintains work order log and follow up as required. Reports status to supervisor. Logs trouble calls with contractor as appropriate.
• Responsible for a variety of semi-skilled and unskilled tasks involving standard methods related to the operation and maintenance of facilities.
• Work assignments completed and in-progress are spot-checked on a daily basis via documented inspection reports to assure that work practices techniques records and other functions are technically accurate and in compliance with instructions. Recurring assignments e.g. follow-up on maintenance requests reported by guests housekeeping or front desk are carried out independently without specific instructions.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental rules and regulations concerning procedures tools mechanical and electrified equipment commonly used chemicals and basic safe work practices is required.
• Complete all required safety security training.
• Required to do considerable standing bending walking pushing pulling and climbing. Must have ability to perform moderately strenuous physical labor as unassisted lifting moving and carrying of supplies and equipment weighing up to 45 pounds 100 pounds assisted is required. Must be able to climb descend stairs and ladders stoop bend kneel and work in uncomfortable positions.
• Work involves normal risks or discomforts associated with facility operations management and or mechanical systems. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors with potential exposure to extreme weather or temperature conditions. Occasional exposure to dusty or dirty conditions exists when visiting rooms or facilities undergoing repair maintenance or renovation. Personal Protective Equipment PPE is provided.
• Performs daily work on own initiative and carry out assignments in accordance with DOD and Navy regulations. Situations involving unfamiliar problems not covered by instructions are referred to the supervisor for resolution.
• Typically employee uses routine instructions and work methods that are common to the trade and may be general in nature. Where available the incumbent will rely on blueprints manufacturer s instructions manuals and maintenance specifications.
• May be required possess a valid state driver license as travel to other facilities may be required within the normal scope of duties. Applicants will be notified when this is a requirement for appointment.
• This position is subject to the possibility of workdays on weekends and holidays as well as rotating shifts often consisting of other than normal duty hours. May be recalled to duty and or required to work overtime including on an emergency basis.
• Performs other related duties as assigne

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

Three years of general maintenance work in involving variety of trade practices associated with such occupations as air conditioning and refrigeration electrical work plumbing carpentry masonry and painting etc. Including knowledge of safety and environmental rules and regulations concerning procedures tools mechanical and electrified equipment chemicals and basic safe work practices.

Physical Requirements

Standing stooping bending kneeling climbing and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts and carries material weighing up to 50 pounds. A recognized professional certification or license in one trade plumbing HVAC electrical carpentry or painting trade is preferred.

Schedule

Full-Time (35 + hours)