General Maintenance Worker - Topeka, KS

General Maintenance Worker

Salary: $25.00 $4.93 (SCA wage) / hour

Inspection Experts, Inc. (IEI) is seeking for a full-time entry level general maintenance worker to join our team. Do you thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment? Then we're looking for talent like you to join our Facilities team! We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Responsibilities Include:

• Perform repair of general maintenance work of facility including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and painting.
• Plans assigned work projects; prepares estimates of time and materials needed to perform assigned repairs and maintenance.
• Ensures adequate materials and supplies are available for proper performance of maintenance work; orders and maintains inventory of equipment, tools, parts, and supplies used in the maintenance and repairs duties.
• Inspects building, garage, warehouses and commercial spaces noting safety issues and/or repairs.
• Identify building maintenance needs and take corrective actions.
• Moves office furniture, machinery, equipment, and other materials as requested.
• Reconfigures, installs, and adjusts office modular furniture and work spaces.
• Addresses and service requests as needed.
• Performs minor maintenance on electrical systems; repairs and replaces lamps, ballasts, luminaries, and electrical fixtures.
• Schedule, monitor, and evaluate contractor work.
• Maintain and repair automatic door systems and motorized vehicle gate systems.
• Repairs and installs locks; makes keys.
• Reads and interprets technical manuals, sketches, diagrams, and blueprints to facilitate installation, servicing, repair, and replacement.
• Maintains compliance with building, state, and local codes and regulations.
• Operates a small truck and performs utility duties such as loading, hauling, and unloading of furniture, materials and supplies.
• Maintains accurate manual and computerized logs and records of work performed and materials and equipment used; prepares reports (e.g., requisitions, accident reports, etc.) as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• 3 years in a construction or building facilities position.
• Associates Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Perform semi-skilled work in carpentry, plumbing, roofing, painting, mechanical, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and electrical trades.
• Perform a variety of complex technical tasks in the maintenance and repair of office buildings, warehouses and parking lots.
• Operate a variety of vehicular and stationary mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Safely and effectively use and operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, power tools, and light to medium equipment required for the work.
• Maintain tools and equipment in a clean working condition providing for proper security. Accurately determine project material needs and recommend purchases.
• Correctly interpret and apply the policies, procedures, laws, and regulations pertaining to assigned programs and functions.
• Read, interpret, and apply a wide variety of technical information from manuals, drawings, specifications, layouts, blueprints, and schematics.
• Follow department policies and procedures related to assigned duties. Make basic accurate arithmetic calculations.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Be able to lift 100 pounds.
• Be able to climb a ladder.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Will be required to pass a security clearance investigation and drug screen.

Other Duties
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO Statement

IEI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. IEI upholds a strict policy prohibiting discrimination in all aspects of employment.

About IEI

IEI is a small business based out of Columbia, MD, that provides comprehensive facilities operation, maintenance and preventative maintenance, and management services for diverse buildings including Class A Offices, federal courthouses, laboratories, research centers, military installations, mechanical spaces, and warehouses around the world. We utilize sustainable features and innovative green technology to present a safe and comfortable environment for building occupants. Our innovative team of Building Engineers, HVAC Technicians, BAS Specialists, Housing Inspectors, Hazardous Materials Inspectors, Carpenters, Plumbers, Electricians, Superintendents, and Certified Safety Professionals provide intelligent solutions in Impact Planning, Continuous Commissioning, Retro-Commissioning, Real Estate Risk Management, and Building Enclosure Commissioning. We are primarily a federal government contractor, but are expanding into the commercial sector.