General Maintenance Worker jobs in Newport News, VA

General Summary

Performs general maintenance and repair of equipment and buildings requiring practical skill and knowledge in such trades as painting, carpentry, masonry work. Perform preventive maintenance requirements on equipment as it pertains to the position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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

· Performs minor repairs or replacing to concrete floors, steps, and sidewalks.

· Replaces damaged paneling and floor tiles.

· Hangs doors and installs door locks and replaces broken windowpanes.

· Performs general maintenance on equipment and machinery.

· Minor plumbing tasks.

· Touch up painting or patching of walls.

· Work along with team members to maintain the maintenance and upkeep of the facility grounds.

· Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Experience and Skill Requirements

· GED or High School Graduate

· 3 years’ experience doing general maintenance work in a commercial facility

· Experience working in an outdoor or indoor building environment

· Experience hanging doors, installing door locks, and replacing broken window panes preferred but not required

· Able to understand verbal or written direction from lead, supervisor or other craftsmen

· Attendance is required to be successful

Work Environment

· Must be able to lift 50 lbs., squat, bend, stoop and kneel for short periods, climb a ladder, stand for long periods of time, constant arm extensions.

· Occasional exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, but none to the point of being disagreeable.

· Must be able to pass a local background check and can must maintain

This job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and may perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.89 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Newport News, VA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person