General Maintenance Worker Jobs

UNIT DESCRIPTION:Position Summary:

• Perform maintenance service or repairs in one or more skill areas, including minor plumbing, carpentry, painting and plastering, machine servicing, electrical repairs or installations, or vehicle servicing.
• May assist in training, assigning and checking the work of lower level employees.
• Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures.
• May coordinate work activities of General Maintenance Apprentices.
• Disassembles machines and repairs or replaces broken parts.
• May orders replacement parts and equipment with management approval.
• Cleans and lubricates parts.
• May be required to assist with special events.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Performs tasks such as but not limited to changing light bulbs, installing paper dispenser units, changing filters, changing locks on doors, minor decorative maintenance and other tasks not requiring a licensed skilled trades person or journeyman.
• Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated.
• Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments.
• Identifies and corrects unsafe working conditions with management oversight.
• May be required to inventory equipment, parts and supplies.
• May perform snow removal and other grounds keeping activities.
• May be required to utilize basic cleaning and other chemicals.
• Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner.
• Inspects completed repairs.
• May repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment, such as motors, pumps, conveyors, belts, fans, air conditioners, etc.
• Applies all applicable OSHA and related local safety requirements to all assigned work.
• Examines mechanical equipment to diagnose trouble.
• Assists skilled trade workers in one or more areas performing specific or standard duties to learn new skills as required for advancement and certification.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• May drive a cart or other vehicle.
• Adjusts functional parts of mechanical devices as necessary.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Must comply with any dress code requirements.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and some holidays.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Maturity of judgment and behavior.
• Maintains high standards for work areas and appearance.
• Attends work and shows up for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity in light of Sodexo time and attendance policy and/or client operating hours.
• Willingness to be open to learning and growing.

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience.
• 2 or more years of related experience.

• Ability to maintain a positive attitude.
• Knowledge of and proficiency in all OSHA and local requirements related to all assigned work.
• Ability to provide clear directions and respond accordingly to employees.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate with co-workers and other departments with professionalism and respect.
• Ability to present self in a highly professional manner to others and understands that honesty and ethics are essential.
• Must have basic phone and computer skills (email, texting, etc.).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent management and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain a professional relationship with all coworkers, vendor representatives, supervisors, managers, customers and client representatives.
• Ability to work well alone and in a team.

• Holds appropriate license/certification for the specific work to be done in the city and state in which the work will be done.
• A valid driver’s license may be required.

• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus, with or without corrective lenses.
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 40 pounds.
• Significant walking or other means of mobility.
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).

• Generally in an indoor setting; however, may participate in outside activities and events.
• Wears protective clothing and/or Personal Protective Equipment required by the work environment or governmental regulations.
• Varying schedule to include evenings, holidays, weekends and extended hours as business dictates.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Benefits Eligibility: Full Time Benefits: At Sodexo, we believe every employee should have the resources to be their best. As part of our overall rewards, we offer benefits programs designed to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle including health, dental and vision insurance. Eligible employees can enroll in their benefits, which will be effective beginning on their first day with Sodexo. We also offer other benefits like paid time off, financial and savings programs and access to our employee assistance program and other discounts (eligibility varies by unit and may not be available to all employees).