General Trades Mechanic

$12,480 - $55,432/Yr

Four Seasons Environmental - Athens, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Athens, GA

251-500 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The General Trades Mechanic position at Four Seasons Environmental involves a variety of maintenance and repair tasks essential for the upkeep of the Russel Research Center in Athens, Georgia. This full-time role requires a minimum of five years of experience in general trades, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and masonry. The mechanic will be responsible for maintaining and repairing building woodwork and equipment, which includes tasks such as replacing electrical receptacles, wires, switches, and fixtures, as well as performing general maintenance on equipment and machinery. The work will often require planning and laying out tasks from blueprints, drawings, or verbal instructions, and selecting the necessary materials for each job. In addition to the technical skills required, the position demands physical strength, as the mechanic must be able to routinely lift up to 75 lbs. The role is governed by a union contract, and the mechanic will report directly to the O&M Foreman. The job also includes compliance with immunization and testing requirements, as well as federal credentialing processes to access the facility. This may involve additional background investigations and training, especially if the work is performed in a bio containment facility. The company emphasizes a nurturing work environment that prioritizes both customer satisfaction and employee well-being. With over 35 years in the industry, Four Seasons Environmental is committed to continuous improvement and excellence in service delivery. The ideal candidate will align with the company's mission and vision, contributing to a positive corporate culture that values families and promotes a drug-free workplace.

Responsibilities

• Maintain building woodwork and equipment such as bins, cribs, counters, benches, partitions, doors, floors, casings, and trim made of wood.
• Plan and lay out work from blueprints, drawings, or verbal instructions.
• Select necessary materials for maintenance and repair tasks.
• Perform general maintenance and repair of equipment and buildings requiring practical skills in trades such as painting, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, and electrical work.
• Replace electrical receptacles, wires, switches, fixtures, and motors.
• Use plaster or compound to patch minor holes and cracks in walls and ceilings.
• Repair or replace sinks, water coolers, and toilets.
• Paint structures and equipment as needed.
• Repair or replace concrete floors, steps, and sidewalks.
• Replace damaged paneling and floor tiles.
• Hang doors and install door locks.
• Replace broken window panes.
• Perform general maintenance on equipment and machinery.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in general trades.
• Requires rounded training and experience usually acquired through apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Ability to routinely lift 75 lbs.
• Must meet immunization and testing requirements as per client and company policies.
• Must comply with federal credentialing processes to access the facility.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working in a BSL3 environment.
• Familiarity with the Select Agent Program.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Benefit
• Disability Insurance
• Holidays and Vacation