General Maintenance Worker

Job description

Role and Responsibilities

Performs a variety of general, basic maintenance and repair functions such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, welding, and general repairs in response to service requests. May work independently or be assigned to a crew of workers. The duties listed below illustrate the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements regarding duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment in association with this position.

Undertakes and performs the following and all other work-related duties as assigned.

1. Makes minor repairs to plumbing systems by performing general work including rough piping for domestic water and sanitary sewer, repair/replacement/installation of plumbing fixtures such as sinks and bathtubs, installation of valves for shower, kitchen, and bath, replacing washers, mending burst pipes, repairing leaks, opening clogged drains, and performing other appropriate repairs/installations to meet or exceed BPNIC quality standards.

2. Makes carpentry repairs/replacements to damaged walls, roofs, woodwork, floors, gutters and downspouts, doors, door knobs, fences, gates, windows, doorbell, peepholes, door and window screens.

3. Repairs and make adjustments to various appliances and equipment (e.g., dishwashers, stoves, water heaters, refrigerators, electric motors, smoke detectors, etc.) and replaces appliances and equipment when necessary.

4. Installs and repairs electrical lighting systems, fuses, and other minor electrical repairs.

5. Prepares all interior/exterior wall surfaces for painting by removing electrical outlets and lighting fixtures, spreading drop cloths, scraping peeled paint, patching holes, taping and floating drywall, and/or sanding.

6. Paints all prepared surfaces with a brush, roller, or spray equipment. Performs thorough clean-up of work area including removing drop cloths, masking paper and tape, and replacing fixtures, covers, and plates.

7. Performs “make-ready” duties on vacant units and may clean office building, bathrooms, hallways, community rooms, and laundry facilities in accordance with BPNIC standards:

• Sweeps, scrubs, waxes, and polishes floors using brooms, wet mops, scrapers, and/or heavy powered scrubbers and buffers.
• Cleans rugs and carpeted floors using light-weight and or heavy powered vacuum cleaner, hand sweeper, or shampooer as appropriate.
• Washes and cleans windows, walls, ceiling, and fixtures, using ladders as needed.
• Cleans, disinfects, and deodorizes lavatories and toilet bowls. Cleans mirrors, sinks, faucet knobs, and scrubs and cleans enameled and ceramic walls in restrooms.
• Disconnects and cleans appliances.
• May spray/treat for insect and rodent control.

8. Performs preventive maintenance as assigned such as checking smoke detectors, checking emergency lights, replacing light bulbs, cutting off water to sill cocks, cleaning dryer vents, changing furnace/air-conditioner filters, cleaning guttering, and adjusting exterior light timers.

9. Reports all unusual circumstances such as vandalism, missing light bulbs or fixtures, missing smoke detectors, fire extinguishers to immediate supervisor.

10. Remove graffiti and/or repaint on affected area. May also include re-painting of fire lanes, parking dividers, etc.

11. Reports supply needs to the supervisor.

12. May transport, load and/or unload cabinets, counters, appliances, furniture, supplies, materials, etc., as assigned.

13. Mow, landscape, cut trees and bushes and haul off brush and debris.

14. Cleans and maintains BPNIC-owned materials, tools, and equipment in a neat and orderly manner at all times. Maintains a neat and organized workshop area free of clutter and debris. Upon completion of maintenance task, all tools and excess supplies must be cleaned up and stored appropriately.

15. Subject to on call rotation and after hours maintenance emergencies in accordance with BPNIC policies and procedures.

16. Follows all established safety procedures and standards.

17. Accountable for consistent adherence to strong BPNIC standards regarding the ethical, responsible, and appropriate use, care, and safeguarding of BPNIC materials, supplies, resources, and other assets.

Education and Experience

• High School graduate or GED.
• Two (2) years of experience in building maintenance or vocational training which involved training and/or experience in areas of carpentry, plumbing, and electrical repairs, or an equivalent.
• Combination of education and experience, preferably in multi-housing.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Good knowledge of techniques, methods, materials, and equipment used in custodial activities and grounds keeping.

2. Ability to understand and follow simple instructions.

3. Skilled in use of various custodial and building maintenance tools and equipment as appropriate.

4. Ability to perform moderately strenuous physical activity.

5. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and tenants.

6. Thorough knowledge of occupational hazards and applicable safety precautions of the assigned work.

7. Ability to read and/or understand directions contained in repair manuals and instructions/warning on cleaning agents.

8. Ability to communicate in English, Spanish or other.

Physical Requirements

1. Normal physical activity can be tedious and require heavy lifting, carrying, and prolonged standing, walking, reaching, bending, pushing, pulling, kneeling, crouching, stooping, climbing, balancing and lying prone. The employee must use arm strength to manipulate hand tools such as saws, sanders, and jointers.

2. Must be able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds without assistance.

3. Must have a sense of balance sufficient for standing on a ladder of at least six (6) feet in height for an extended period of time.

4. Must be able to operate hand tools, power tools, and equipment (e.g., drills, wrenches, hammers, pliers, electrical [Ohm] meters, saws, threader, plumbing snakes, etc.).

5. Work requires spatial perception, and finger and manual dexterity.

6. Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, tenants, and persons outside of BPNIC and perform essential job functions in an environment that will sometimes include increased levels of work-related stress.

7. Must be able to sit or stand for up to eight (8) hours at a time while performing work duties.

8. Must be able to use fingers bilaterally and unilaterally to utilize job-related tools and equipment.

9. Must have vision and hearing corrected to be able to legally operate a vehicle in various environmental and traffic conditions and perform essential job functions.

10. Must have normal color perception to differentiate colors of electrical wiring, etc.

11. Must maintain a professional appearance and portray a positive image for BPNIC.

12. Must maintain punctuality and attendance as scheduled.

13. An employee may request a reasonable accommodation to mitigate any of the physical requirements listed above.

Work Environment

The employee works indoors and outdoors and is exposed to weather extremes. The employee may occasionally be subjected to electrical shock hazards, dangerous heights, dangerous chemicals (e.g., solvents, etc.), and skin irritants. The employee is required to use goggles, gloves, masks, lumbar support belts, safety boots, and other personal protective equipment while performing tasks.

Other Requirements

• Must possess a valid State of Texas driver’s license and maintain a good driving record.
• May be required to work after office hours on the on-call work schedule.
• Must work with the highest degree of confidentiality.
• Must be available for occasional overnight travel for training.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

Employment with BPNIC is on an “at-will” basis. Nothing in this document is intended to create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and does not constitute a promise of continued employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.00 - $14.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Experience:

• Maintenance: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $12 - $14