Facilities General Maintenance

JOB SUMMARY

The General Maintenance position will perform general maintenance and repairs to the facilities, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, heating and cooling, etc.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with Facilities Management to develop and carry out special projects
• Regularly utilizes general knowledge of the skilled trades to perform maintenance in the areas of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, heating and cooling, painting, plastering, machine servicing, and vehicle servicing
• Operates and maintains an array of hand/power tools and equipment, such as a pallet jack, forklift, circular saw, drills, etc.
• Responds to and completes daily work order requests involving all aspects of maintenance 
• Inspects, troubleshoots, and repairs property equipment to resolve mechanical issues in a timely manner
• Installs new or repaired parts, appliances, machinery, or equipment
• Performs landscaping and groundskeeping methods as necessary, such as snow removal, and ensures proper care of equipment
• Fabricates and repairs counters, benches, partitions, and other woods structures, such as sheds and outbuildings
• Maintain, repair and replace refrigeration, boiler and HVAC systems
• Ensures all maintenance inventory, supplies, and equipment are maintained and properly stored
• Properly uses materials and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to ensure adherence to local, state, and national work safety regulations, including OSHA
• Performs other related duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent verbal/written communication, problem-solving, and math skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications and other necessary computer applications
• Ability to read and comprehend technical manuals, documents, and drawings
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from employees, regulatory agencies, or members of the staff
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus two to four years of relevant work experience; OR
• A satisfactory combination of work experience and education
• Technical degree or apprenticeship program preferred
• Working knowledge of the skilled trades and related safety codes
• Must obtain valid gaming license, where applicable

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit or stand; walk; use hands to finger reach, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The employee may be required to crawl into awkward spaces, such as attics.
• The employee may required to regularly lift 50 pounds and occasionally lift 75 pounds.
• The employee may be required to work in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, and vibration.
• The employee may be required to work long hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

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.