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Job Description
The General Maintenance Worker is responsible for maintaining the facilities, grounds, equipment, and infrastructure at Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point (MOTSU). This position performs a variety of preventive & waterside maintenance, repair, and general labor tasks to support the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of one of the nation's largest military ocean terminals.
 Location: Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point (MOTSU), 6280 Sunny Point Road SE, Southport, NC 28461
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform routine maintenance and repairs on administrative buildings, warehouses, maintenance facilities, and other terminal structures.
- Complete minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, painting, flooring, and mechanical repairs.
- Conduct preventive maintenance on facility systems and equipment.
- Repair doors, locks, windows, fencing, lighting, and building fixtures.
- Maintain roadways, sidewalks, drainage systems, and exterior grounds.
- Inspect facilities and report maintenance deficiencies or safety hazards.
- Perform routine waterside maintenance of docks, piers, waterfront facilities, and surrounding areas.
- Operate small vessels/work boats in support of maintenance and operational activities.
- Safely perform maintenance tasks from vessels, docks, and floating platforms.
- Follow all marine safety procedures and properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE), including personal flotation devices (PFDs).
- Respond promptly to maintenance work orders and emergency repair requests.
- Operate hand tools, power tools, lawn equipment, forklifts, and other maintenance equipment as authorized.
- Assist with grounds maintenance, including mowing, trimming, debris removal, and storm cleanup.
- Assist with moving office furniture, equipment, supplies, and materials throughout the installation.
- Maintain accurate records of completed work and materials used.
- Ensure work areas remain clean, organized, and compliant with OSHA, environmental, and DoD safety standards.
- Support facility improvement projects and assist skilled trades personnel as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills
- Ability to safely perform maintenance activities from boats and floating platforms.
- Knowledge of basic waterfront safety practices and marine operations.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Will be subject to a pre-employment criminal background and DMV check.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
- Regularly work outdoors in inclement weather including rain, snow, heat and cold.
- Consistent attendance and reliability required.
- Ability to effectively read, write, and speak English.
- Must have the ability to work independently and within established guidelines, follow directions, and work well with others.
- Must be able to work off a ladder (up to 16’ tall) or Aerial lift (scissor lift)
Experience Requirements
- One (1) year or more of general building maintenance, construction, facilities maintenance, or related experienceÂ
- Experience operating small vessels, work boats, or similar marine equipment.
Required Licenses or Certifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must possess a valid/current state issued driver's license
Benefits
- Access to comprehensive health plans
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Access to 401k
Monday-Friday
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