General Maintenance Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Forefront Culinary & Support Services is a mission-driven provider of high-quality support services for government, healthcare, and senior living clients across the United States. We specialize in delivering culinary, environmental, and facility maintenance solutions that are reliable, efficient, and compliant with federal and state standards.

At Forefront, we invest in our people and empower our teams to bring purpose and pride to every facility we serve.

Job Description

Position Summary

The General Maintenance Technician performs a variety of routine maintenance and repair duties to ensure the safe and efficient operation of facilities, equipment, and grounds. This role supports maintenance, electrical, plumbing, and structural tasks, following company safety and quality standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

Assist electricians in replacing electrical receptacles, wires, switches, fixtures, and motors.

Replace belts and filters on air handling units.

Patch minor holes and cracks in walls and ceilings using plaster or compound.

Perform general plumbing repairs, including replacing sinks, water coolers, and toilets.

Paint structures, equipment, and interior areas as required.

Inspect and repair concrete floors, steps, sidewalks, and other building / road surfaces.

Inspect and repair minor flooring and roofing issues.

Inspect and repair damaged interior surfaces and infrastructure as needed.

Install doors, locks, and replace cipher locks.

Perform general maintenance on assigned equipment and machinery.

Maintain and clean mechanical rooms and work areas.

Follow all company safety, health, and accident prevention policies.

Complete required documentation and records in a timely manner.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Requirements include :

Valid driver’s license.

Ability to pass a background check and obtain / maintain NAC / LAC clearance after hire.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED required.

One to three months of related experience and / or training preferred.

Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to read and comprehend basic instructions, correspondence, and memos.

Ability to write simple correspondence and communicate effectively with team members and clients.

Basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals).

Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and interpret simple charts or graphs.

Strong common-sense reasoning and problem-solving ability in standardized situations.

Physical Requirements

Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Must be able to work in standing or squatting positions for 8+ hours per day.

Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs regularly and up to 50 lbs as needed.

Must be able to talk and hear clearly to communicate and respond to safety concerns.

Additional Information

AAP / EEO Statement :

Hourly Wage : $26.17 an hour

Forefront Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer : All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.