General Maintenance Worker

Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina - Fort Liberty

Type: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Full-time, Day Shift

Compensation: $25.32 - $25.32 per hour

Benefits: Skookum is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees.

Full-Time benefits of a General Maintenance Worker at Skookum include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement plan, Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance

• Health and Welfare Benefit ($4.93 per hour worked)

• Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care

• 11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 12 paid days of vacation at the start of employment, paid sick leave

• Potential shared earning bonus

• Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents

• Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities

• Verizon wireless discount

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees

Skookum is a national non-profit, government contractor that is dedicated to Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture, our Core Values, Diversity, Partnership, Commitment, Integrity, and Quality, and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

Skookum is seeking a dedicated and hard-working General Maintenance Worker with a positive attitude.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Assist skilled workers in performing various electrical, carpentry, plumbing, or masonry work.

• Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of building, ground, and equipment.

• Communicates and interacts directly with the customer and supervisors, informing the customer of unexpected or additional repairs and determining customer needs.

• Responds to customer inquiries and complaints.

• Ensures completed work meets quality control standards.

• Assist trade technicians in diagnosing and suggesting solutions and repairs to customers and supervisors.

• Communicates with scheduler to update status of repairs, estimate completion dates and additional material requirements.

• Follows all Safety Procedures and Policies.

• Maintain professionalism in both appearance and demeanor.

• Assemble and secure furniture and equipment as required.

• Must Maintain and wear PPE as required.

• Additional general maintenance tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 6 months of general maintenance experience preferred.

• Must be able to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time.

• Must be able to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers in a professional manner.

Physical Requirements:

Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance. The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions on a case-by-case basis.

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.

• May be required to reach, kneel, walk, stand, and use repetitive motion for several hours at a time based on position duties.

• Work may require repetitive motion, reaching, lifting, kneeling, and walking. Standing or sitting for several hours at a time, climbing in and out of a vehicle, and up and down stairs may also be required.

• Must have the perseverance to work effectively under pressure for extended periods of time.

Requirements:

• A valid state drivers license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Skookums i surance.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.