Maintenance Trainee

Position Description:

Position Summary

The Green Bank Observatory (GBO) is committed to maintaining one of the world's most accomplished observatory while developing new technology to enable further research in radio astronomy. The GBO has an opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Trainee in our Maintenance Division in Green Bank, WV. Under general supervision and as part of an active team, the Maintenance Trainee will provide semi-skilled tasks common to maintenance and construction trades.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Cutting lawns, trims, and edges around walks, beds, and walls.
• Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and remove leaves, branches or twigs
• Works as part of Plant Maintenance and assists any or all other areas needed.
• Cleaning offices, hallways, rest rooms, elevators, stairways, shops and other work areas, including sweeping, scrubbing, waxing, and polishing floors.
• Washing windows, door panels, and sills.
• Emptying wastebaskets, and transporting trash and waste to disposal area.
• Replenishing restroom supplies.
• May clean rugs, carpets, furniture, and draperies as required.
• Performing grounds keeping duties such as litter control, sweeping sidewalks, trash collection, and vehicle refueling as assigned.
• Must be able to operate a vehicle, a valid driver's license is required.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the Maintenance Helper typically works both inside and outside. The Maintenance Helper generally works at ground level, but occasionally works at heights above 100 feet. The employee must be able to operate a variety of vehicles including but not limited to lawn mowers, power equipment, and other light duty equipment. The employee will work with various chemicals including but not limited to pesticide and herbicides. The employee may work around sewage.

Who You Are:

• You have a high school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
• You have a valid Driver's License
• Per AUI/NRAO policy all applicants must be 18 years of age minimum prior to start date.

Additional Requirements:

• CPR and First Aid certifications may be required

Competency Summary

• Attention to detail is critical.
• Excellent communication skills

Additional Requirement

Safety Sensitive

The selected candidate must successfully pass a post-offer, pre-employment/pre-placement drug screen. Failure to pass the screen will disqualify the candidate from employment consideration for a period of six months from the date of the results.

Total Rewards:

The starting salary/hourly rate of this position is $15.00 per hour.

Application Instructions:

Select the "Apply" button. Please be prepared to upload your current resume and a cover letter describing interest and suitability for the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Associated Universities, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. To view our complete statement, please visit https://public.nrao.edu/careers. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, you may submit your request by sending an email to resumes@nrao.edu.

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