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Maintenance Worker - Job Description
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Job Title: Maintenance Worker

Reports to: Shelter Director

Part time, hourly position. Possibility for irregular work hours that change from week to week. 

Summary: Our Maintenance Worker would be responsible for the regular repair and upkeep of our shelter facilities and grounds.

Job Responsibilities include, but are not necessarily limited to:
  • Repair structures, machines and equipment using tools such as saws, hammers, wrenches and drills and ensure work is done correctly and safely
  • Carry out corrective, preventative and emergency maintenance on electrical components, plumbing and property facilities
  • Analyze problems and tasks and ensure the availability of the necessary tools and materials needed to complete the work sufficiently
  • Repair or replace doors, walls, windows and flooring as needed and perform various other basic carpentry tasks
  • Ensure security and safety in all buildings and report to the supervisor immediately on any safety hazards
  • Maintain and repair lawn equipment as required and perform stump and brush removal, debris cleanup and tree and shrub maintenance
  • Diagnose mechanical problems with equipment and determine solutions, utilizing blueprints, parts catalogs and repair manuals as needed
  • Make recommendations if specialists are required to complete additional electrical, plumbing, vehicle, or equipment repair services

Job Skills & Qualifications
Required:
  • Willingness to complete on-the-job training
  • Ability to lift 50 or more pounds
  • Experience using hand tools
Preferred:
  • Knowledge of building, fire and OSHA regulations
  • Janitorial and groundskeeping experience
  • Basic plumbing experience
  • Basic electrical experience
  • Basic vehicle maintenance experience

Skills Sought:
  • Chain link fence and gate installation and repair
  • Replace and install bulbs, ballasts, and lighting fixtures
    • Troubleshoot and repair electrical appliances (scales, intercom, washer/dryer)
    • Security system (diagnose and repair wiring to security cameras
  • Plumbing including: installing new fixtures, removing clogs, repairing leaks, installing new water lines and drains as needed
  • Carpentry skills including: deck and porch repair, replacing doors and trim, minor remodel modifications
  • Painting and floor repair
  • Heat and AC troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair
  • Lawn care and landscaping

Job Specifics
  • 20 hours per week
  • Work between 3 program locations

Where we're located:

1901 N. 31st Avenue Hattiesburg, MS  39401

Hours of operation:

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Monday - Tuesday
12pm - 6pm

Wednesday
CLOSED

Thursday - Sunday
12pm - 6pm

601.544.6632

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  • Home
  • Adopt
    • Adopting a Pet >
      • Adoptable Dogs
      • Adoptable Cats >
        • Ringworm Kitties
    • SPAS Alumni >
      • Alumni Updates
      • Alumni Album
  • Donate
    • Meows & Bow-Wows 2021 Calendar
    • Kennel Sponsorship Program
    • Constant Companion Club
    • Sponsorships
    • Wishlist
  • Community Resources
    • COVID-19
    • Spay & Neuter Clinic
    • Pet Training Resources
    • Lost and Found Pets >
      • Lost Pet Resources
      • Lost Pet Report
      • Found Pet Resources
      • Online Lost and Found Resources
      • Other Area Shelters
    • Boarding Facilities
    • Veterinary Clinics
    • Pet-Friendly Housing
    • Pet Food Resources
    • Human Help Resources
    • Found Baby Kittens
    • Community Cats
    • Rehoming Your Pet
    • Surrendering a Pet
  • Get Involved
    • Volunteer
    • Foster >
      • Foster Eligible Animals
      • Adoption Ambassador
      • Underage Kitten Care
      • Underage Puppy Care
    • Dog's Day Out
    • Employment Opportunities
  • About
    • Contact
    • Saving More Lives
    • EmBark Transport Program
    • Meet Our Team
    • Board of Directors
    • Our Partners
    • Blog