Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

RESPONSIBILITIES

I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs a variety of duties to insure reliable, safe and efficient operation, maintenance and repair of equipment, facilities, and/or systems in areas which may include, but not limited to Carpentry, Refrigeration/Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Electrical, Machine work, Painting, Locksmithing, General Maintenance, Utility Plant.

• Performs duties in new/renovation facilities projects as assigned.

II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Essential: standing, walking, stooping/bending, finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking; carrying up to 25 pounds; reaching above and below shoulder level; frequent gripping of an object.

• Continuous: carrying usual weight of 15 pounds.

• Occasional: sitting, kneeling, crawling, squatting, twisting body, reaching above and at shoulder level. Depending on area of assignment: lifting maximum weight of 50 pounds; pushing/pulling maximum weight of 5 pounds of force.

III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.

• Works a weekly rotating schedule and on-call schedule.

• Subjected to noise/vibration from power hand tools required in area of assignment.

• Some exposure to electrical current, hazardous materials, fumes, and odors.

IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

• Academic background necessary to do calculations, cost estimates, give and receive instructions, and write reports.

• May require license or be capable of acquiring license depending on area of assignment.

B. EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate of a Trade or Vocational school in specialty area; or five (5) years work experience in general maintenance, including experience providing cost estimates and assessing job priorities.

• Ability to speak, read, write and understand English, both orally and in writing.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet