GENERAL MAINTENANCE WORKER - Roads & Grounds

SUMMARY

The General Maintenance Worker in the Roads & Grounds Shop performs a variety of duties involving the general maintenance, preventative maintenance, repair, installation, and general upkeep of structures and equipment using practical skills and knowledge in a variety of trades.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Assists in grounds maintenance, tree trimming/removal, fuel systems maintenance, sheet metal shop, vehicle mechanic shop and/or welding shop.
• Will be required to do SNAIR operations.
• May be required to help in other sections of the R&G Department.
• Employees are required to drive company vehicles on a Federal Installation.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS , EDUCATION, and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge and practical skills in grounds maintenance, tree trimming/removal, fuel systems maintenance support, sheet metal assistance, vehicle mechanic assistance and/or welding shop assistance is preferred.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must obtain and maintain a military gate pass.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Must have the ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, managers and staff members. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.   The employee may occasionally be required to lift more than 50 pounds.  Must be able to carry equipment and tools up and down steps.  The employee must have close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee will work in several different environments.   Some on-call, evening, weekend and holiday hours work will be required.