Maintenance Trade Helper

GENERAL MAINTENANCE WORKER

USCG Base – Kodiak, AK

Job specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees. Specifications listed are not intended to reflect all job duties performed within the job.

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Trades Helper assists one or more workers in the skilled maintenance trades by performing specific or general duties of lesser skill. The kind of work the helper is permitted to perform varies from trade to trade. In some trades the helper is confined to supplying, lifting, and holding materials and tools, and cleaning working areas and in others, the worker is permitted to perform specialized machine operations, or parts of a trade that are also performed by workers on a full-time basis.

Primary Duties:

• Supplies materials and tools to Journeyman worker.
• Assist plumber journeyman worker on site with repairs or replacement of sinks, faucets, toilets; may assist in securing water supply for fixture or appliance repair or replacement.
• Assists electrical journeyman worker on site with maintenance and repair of electrical issues as directed. Replaces bulbs and without supervision.
• Assists HVAC journeyman worker on site with diagnosing issues and preventative maintenance.
• Assists appliance journeyman with routine maintenance and transporting appliance.
• Assist carpentry journeyman on site with carpentry repair and routine maintenance.
• Perform specialized machine operation or routine maintenance with specific direction from the trade’s journeyman worker on site.
• All other relevant duties assigned.

Competencies:

• Positive Attitude/Enthusiasm
• Diversity/interpersonal Skills
• Attendance/Punctuality/Dependability
• Teamwork/Integrity

Education, Experience, Skills:

• High school education or G.E.D equivalent
• Valid Driver’s license
• Minimum of one (1) year experience working in a relevant Maintenance Trades field.
• Must be able to communicate clearly (oral and written) in the English language.

Preferred:

• Qualified candidates must be knowledgeable in basic repair and maintenance of plumbing, carpentry, HVAC or electrical trades.
• Knowledge of acceptable construction maintenance practices including Occupational Safety and Health regulations.
• Knowledgeable and competent to operate hand tools and power tools.

Physical Requirements

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.

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; carry materials and tools to work site up to 50lbs regularly and up to 75lbs. occasionally by team lift. This position requires manual dexterity sufficient to use hand tools. Must be able to work in tight/confined spaces and be familiar with proper personal protective equipment.

Work Environment

Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Environments will include a variety of working conditions. Work environments include, but are not limited to, multiple types of housing units, industrial facilities and performing work outside in the field. Use of PPE may be required.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Additional Qualifying Factors

• Required to pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable reference and background check results to obtain access to military base.
• Having reliable transportation to/from work is a necessity and must be used in able to obtain access to military installations.
• Must complete required company provided training for Fall Protection and/or Confined Space Training, Pulmonary Function Test, Respirator Fit Test dependent on requirement of trades department assigned.
• Must comply with all company policies.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:

“Pursuant to the Company’s collective bargaining agreement with the Teamsters Local 959 Union, it shall be a condition of employment to work in this bargaining unit position to become and remain a member in good standing with the Union or pay an agency fee to the Union.”

The above-noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the applicant a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of this position. As the nature of business demands change, so, too, may the essential functions of this position.

EEO/AAP STATEMENT:

We acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We pledge ourselves to craft and maintain an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences. Choctaw is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Choctaw Defense Services, Inc. is a tribally-owned Certified Small Business 8(a) contractor offering program management, maintenance, facility support, and staffing services to government and commercial clients across the globe. Our commitment to delivering quality solutions and reliable staff with steadfast professionalism remains the priority. These offerings are delivered with thorough communication, no surprises, and agility at each stage of every project. It is our privilege to serve you as you entrust us to fulfill your business needs.