BUILDING GENERAL MAINTENANCE WORKER

NVE is looking for a Building General Maintenance Worker with at least two (2) years of experience, who is interested in troubleshooting and learning the trades alongside other skilled licensed mechanics and electricians. The maintenance mechanic is responsible for maintenance, responding to service requests, and making minor repairs on buildings and equipment. Performs various general building maintenance functions in a variety of skilled and semi-skilled craft trades to support carpentry, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, HVAC and other facility support task. Has the ability to plan, lay-out and complete installations, modifications, and repairs, in addition to being responsible for instructing other personnel in general mechanic positions.

Major Duties: Minor building maintenance tasks which must be performed to proficiency are listed herein by example, but they are not limited to the following:

• Makes minor adjustment and re-pairs to HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and sewage systems; architectural and structural building components; interior and exterior entrance doors; all door locks, windows, floors systems, roof systems, roof gutters, downspouts, window and floor coverings.
• Performs minor painting chores consistent with preventive maintenance functions and minor repairs.
• Performs minor preventive maintenance functions which include but are not limited to: Changing filters; cleaning cooling towers, heating and cooling coils; cleaning floor drains, grease traps, roof gutters, down-spouts; and changing fluorescent tubes and other light bulbs where needed.
• Performs miscellaneous functions which include but are not limited to: remove and install signs and picture frames; assist in relocating furniture and computers; and performs other similar duties.

• Complies with established safety guidelines and procedures.

• Support other building operations as needed.

Physical Effort and Working Conditions:

Have the ability to make repairs and installation from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms.  Works with systems and equipment in hard-to-reach places requiring standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing and working in tight and uncomfortable positions.  The worker frequently lifts, carries, and sets up equipment that weighs up to 20 pounds.  Occasionally, may lift and carry items that weigh over 80 pounds.  The work is done inside and outside, and is usually dirty, dusty and greasy.  Sometimes may be required to make installations and repairs when bad smelling fumes are present.  There is frequent exposure to uncomfortable heat conditions and to the possibility of strains, cuts, scrapes, bruises burns and infections.  Welding involves exposure to flying sparks, glare of torches and heated materials.

Requirements:

• Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Existing HSPD-12 desirable
• Ability to read Architectural and Manufacturing blueprints

Experience

Preferred

• 2 year(s): Building Maintenance

Education

Preferred

• High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

• Background Investigation

Skills

Preferred

• Customer Service

Behaviors

Preferred

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

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)