Maintenance Trades Helper

Maintenance Trades Helper
Location: Poolesville, Maryland (National Institutes of Health)
Type: Non-Exempt
Compensation: $21.25-$21.25/hour
Work Schedule: Full-time, Day Shift
Benefits: Skookum is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees.
Full-Time benefits of a Maintenance Trades Helper at Skookum include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement plan, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Health and Welfare Benefit ($6.50 per hour worked)
• Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care
• 11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 12 paid days of vacation at the start of employment, paid sick leave
• Potential shared earning bonus
• Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents
• Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities
• Verizon wireless discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees

Skookum is a national non-profit, government contractor that is dedicated to "Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities" through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture, our Core Values, Diversity, Partnership, Commitment, Integrity, and Quality, and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.
Skookum is seeking an efficient and reliable Maintenance Trades Helper with a helpful attitude.
Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Holding and/or passing objects for a skilled trade craftsman.
• Supplying a skilled trade craftsman with tools and materials.
• Installing and fastening hardware, such as nuts, bolts, washers, etc.
• Cleaning/removing debris from fasteners, structures, equipment or appliances.
• Manually moving and transporting appliances, equipment and materials.
• Physically relocating and temporarily fastening overhead air hoses, electrical cables and flexible ventilation.
• Replacing light bulbs, preparing, organizing and cleaning work sites, setting up tools and equipment, recording activities in shift logs, maintaining material inventories.
• Remove snow from walkways, driveways, roads or parking lots using necessary equipment.

Qualifications:

• Up to three (3) years of facilities and/or appliance experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access.

Physical Requirements:
Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance. The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions on a case-by-case basis.

• Position duties require working outside in the weather. Conditions may include rain, cold and/or heat.
• Work site location can include steep inclines, such as slopes hills, and uneven ground surfaces.
• Position may require working in high places, such as scaffolding, ladders, man baskets, and/or cherry pickers.

Requirements:

• Valid state driver's license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Skookum's insurance carrier.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position

To Apply: Visit our website at www.skookum.org to complete an application.
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Skookum is a national non-profit, government contractor that is dedicated to "Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities" through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture, our Core Values, Diversity, Partnership, Commitment, Integrity, and Quality, and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Skookum is here to help you with the recruitment process.
If you require an accommodation or support, please contact us at
(360) 475-0756 ext. 349, or email recruiting@skookum.org.
Skookum is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled - Skookum participates in E-Verify