Maintenance Worker

$58,448 - $68,120/Yr

National Institute Of Standards And Technology - Gaithersburg, MD

posted 23 days ago

Part-time,Full-time
Onsite - Gaithersburg, MD
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Maintenance Worker position at the Department of Commerce's Gaithersburg Facility involves performing various maintenance tasks including carpentry, painting, and drywall installation and repair. The role is essential for ensuring the upkeep and functionality of the facility, contributing to a positive work environment for employees.

Responsibilities

  • Use hand and power tools to construct, repair, and modify wood structures and items such as frameworks, partitions, and cabinets.
  • Prepare various surfaces for painting by sanding, wire brushing, scraping, applying solvents, spackling, and putty to ensure proper adhesion.
  • Install and repair drywall panels, including measuring, cutting, hanging, taping, and finishing to achieve a smooth surface.
  • Mix, stir, and thin paint according to the manufacturer's directions to achieve proper consistency for application.
  • Apply protective and decorative paint to interior and exterior surfaces using brushes, rollers, spray guns, and other standard methods.
  • Utilize measuring tapes, squares, and levels to ensure accurate dimensions and alignment when constructing and installing carpentry projects.
  • Operate and maintain hand and power tools, such as saws, drills, routers, sanders, nailers, and fasteners, for carpentry, painting, and drywall projects.
  • Select appropriate wood, composite, and wood substitute materials based on strengths, applications, and project requirements for carpentry tasks.
  • Identify and select appropriate drywall materials, joint compounds, and tapes based on installation requirements and manufacturer's instructions.

Requirements

  • U.S. citizenship.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment medical examination.
  • Ability to perform maintenance worker duties, such as carpentry, painting, and drywall installation and repair, without more than normal supervision.
  • Must pass the screen-out question and achieve an overall score of at least fifty percent (50%) or higher on the self-assessment.

Benefits

  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid vacation
  • Sick leave
  • Family-friendly leave
  • Childcare subsidy program for qualifying families
  • Back-up child care program
  • Child and elder-care resources
  • On-site childcare center
  • Wellness programs
  • Fitness center
  • Employee assistance programs
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