Facility Maintenance Worker

Job Summary: Under general supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled work in the maintenance of Gateway properties; and performs related duties as assigned.

Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Troubleshoots minor maintenance problems involving electrical, structural, plumbing, and equipment repair or replacement.
• Performs preventive building maintenance duties, caulks windows and doors, repairs and replaces broken windows.
• Performs routine plumbing repairs such as unstopping toilets, sinks or urinals, fixing water leaks, leaking faucets, and water fountains.
• Performs routine electrical repairs such as changing light bulbs or fluorescent lamps and assists in repairing ballast and light fixtures.
• Purchases supplies, equipment, and materials necessary to complete projects.
• Assembles and moves furniture, hangs pictures and bulletin boards, makes name plates, moves and sets up tables and chairs.
• Repairs and replaces door knobs or locks, repairs door closures, patches holes in walls.
• Paints interior and exterior walls.

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of trades related to building maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of a variety of building maintenance procedures and techniques.
• Knowledge of machinery, equipment, and tools necessary for the maintenance and repair of public buildings.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Skill in reading and following blueprints and assembly instructions.
• Skills in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
• Skill in using hand and power tools.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Gateway staff and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Competencies:

• Decision Making
• Organizational Skills
• Results Driven
• Problem Solving
• Customer Service
• Ethical Conduct
• Cooperation and Collaboration
• Accountability
• Financial Awareness
Confidentiality

Required Education & Experience: High School diploma or GED and one (1) year building maintenance experience, or any equivalent combination of training and experience. A valid Georgia driver’s license is required.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Work Environment: Work involves moderate to heavy work in all types of weather. There is frequent need to stand, stoop, walk, lift heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) and perform other similar actions during the course of the workday. Gateway promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing.

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.

Employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stand or kneel and occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop. Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Employee frequently uses fine hand/eye coordination, hearing and visual acuity. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are hazardous or unpleasant condition caused by noise, dust, etc. Employee must be able to travel between Gateway sites. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Gateway BHS promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing.