General Maintenance Worker - Electrician

PRIDE Industries is a fast‑paced company with a mission “To Create Jobs for People with Disabilities” while providing high quality, value‑added solutions to nationwide customers.

Position Summary

Under general supervision, the General Maintenance Worker performs general maintenance and repair of equipment and buildings requiring practical skill and knowledge (but not proficiency) in such trades as painting, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, and electrical work. Work involves a variety of duties other than those of skilled craft workers, with attention to knowing and using safe work practices.

Typical Duties

• Replacing electrical receptacles, wires, switches, fixtures, and motors.
• Using plaster or compound to patch minor 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 and floor tiles.
• Hanging doors and installing door locks.
• Replacing broken window panes.
• Performing general maintenance on equipment and machinery.
• May also perform duties and operate equipment related to sign‑making.
• May purchase and pick up required supplies and materials charged to the company to complete various projects.
• Frequent travel between facilities is required.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• One year of work experience in general building maintenance, or demonstrated ability to use hand and power tools (such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, precision measures, electronic/electronic testing devices), and knowledge of and ability to properly use specialized equipment, including that used in one or more of the trades of electrical, plumbing or general carpentry.
• Use and maintenance of own tools may be required.
• Ability to manage material resources and time.
• Ability to work safely.
• Ability to follow directions, instructions, structured processes and procedures, and to complete tasks.
• Customer service skills to act responsively to customer inquiries and requests; ability to escalate more difficult matters appropriately.
• Communication skills to provide procedural and factual information, and to follow written and oral instructions.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing work priorities, and to build effective working relationships with staff, customers and others.
• Demonstrated organizational, problem‑solving and common‑sense skills.
• Ability to manage and accurately track material resources and time, and adapt to changing work priorities.
• Ability to travel to various facilities, and to work independently and as a team.

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or GED; technical/other training.

Certificates or Licenses

Valid Driver's License (may be required depending on local, state and/or contract requirements).

Physical Requirements

• Maneuvering to and around equipment
• Standing and walking
• Bending, stooping, kneeling and reaching
• Lifting boxes or equipment up to 50 pounds
• Climbing ladders or step stools

Work Environment

Work is performed at a customer’s location in office, shop, warehouse, or outdoor environment. May require driving to and from worksite locations. Equipment can be located in crawl spaces, rooftops, and outside facilities. Employees may be exposed to hazardous and/or toxic substances, electrical shock, noise from equipment, and, depending on external weather conditions, wind, rain, cold, and heat.