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Maintenance Trades Helper

Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina - Fort Liberty Type: Non-Exempt Work Schedule: Full-time, Day Shift Compensation: $18.80 -$18.80 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 Maintenance Trades Helper 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 Maintenance Trades Helper with a positive attitude.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Assists in the completion of maintenance and upkeep of buildings, grounds and equipment.

• Assists skilled workers in performing various electrical, carpentry, plumbing and masonry work to include semi-skilled tasks with moderate to close supervision, and unskilled tasks with limited to moderate supervision.

• Semi-skilled tasks include, but are not limited to: Applying touch up paint, caulking; replacing floor and ceiling tile; replacing electrical outlets, switch covers and bulbs; repairing/replacing door hardware; disassembling, cleaning and repairing, and reassembling appliances and equipment; replacing damaged building fixtures; disassembling, cleaning and replacing plumbing components; using plaster or compound to patch holes and cracks in walls and ceilings, repairing or replacing sinks, water coolers and toilets; painting structures and equipment; repairing or replacing concrete floors, steps and sidewalks; replacing damaged paneling; replacing broken window panes; and, performing general maintenance on equipment and machinery.

• Unskilled tasks include, but are not limited to: Holding and/or passing objects for a skilled trade craftsman; supplying a skilled trade craftsman with tools and materials; installing fastening hardware, such as nuts, bolts, washers, etc.; sweeping, debris removal; cleaning/removing debris from fasteners, structures, equipment or appliances; manually moving and transporting appliances, equipment and materials; physically relocating and temporarily fastening to overhead air hoses, electrical cables and flexible ventilation; performing grounds maintenance; cleaning roof drains and gutters; lead/mold cleaning work, and changing a variety of different filters throughout the buildings on Fort Liberty.

• Assists with supply functions to include loading and unloading materials, stocking shelves, inspecting equipment, checking inventories and material pick-up and issue.

• Utilizes computers and/or handheld mobile devices for timekeeping, data entry and to manage assigned work.

• Maintains high proficiency in and adheres to all Safety Procedures and Policies.

Qualifications:

• Able to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time.

• Abie to contribute to a team and communicate with others in a courteous 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 insurance.

• 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.