Building Maintenance Worker (FSM Office of Congress) Pohnpei [closing date: 11/02/2026]

It is the policy of the FSM Government that qualified FSM citizens is given first priority for employment consideration; with other Micronesian and U.S. citizens utilized in positions for which no qualified FSM citizens are available.

POSITION AND SALARY:
Building Maintenance Worker
PL-18/1
$392.79 B/W + $40.00 COLA = $432.79 BW

This is the minimum rate at step one of the grade.  Higher rates may be authorized in cases of hard-to-fill positions where it is appropriate to the qualification of the appointee.

LOCATION:
FSM Congress
FSM National Government
Pohnpei, FSM 96941

DUTIES (ILLUSTRATION ONLY):

• Receives oral or written orders from Head Custodian and Head of Building Services.
• Performs work according to standard procedure and by building’s operational schedule.
• Cleans rooms, hallways, restrooms, locker rooms, offices, stairways, and windows.
• Uses brooms, mops, and floor equipment to sweep, mop, strip and wax floors.
• Uses vacuum cleaners to clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture and blinds.
• Dusts furniture and equipment.
• Wash walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors and sills.
• Makes minor carpentry, electrical, mechanical and plumbing repairs.
• Performs touch up and finish painting.
• Empties wastebaskets.
• Replenishes restrooms supplies.
• Replace light bulbs.
• Sets up and tears down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and function rooms.
• Picks up and deliver supplies and materials to rooms.
• Follow all applicable safety rules and procedures.
• Report work accomplished orally or on written work order to supervisor.
• Participates in general cleaning, painting, and repair work.
• Uses hand tools and power tools in making minor maintenance repairs and maintaining grounds and walks.
• Provides assistance to officials, staff, visitors, and other employees as necessary.
• Checks building at beginning and end of shifts.
• Cuts and replaces doors and window panes; rehangs doors; replaces and patches cement floors, asphalt tiles, linoleum floor coverings, foundations, concrete and asphaltic concrete walks and drives; performs woodworks such as removing and replacing cabinets, sink tops, partitions, porches, termite-invested and rotten boards; furniture; builds forms for concrete and repair fences and gates; installs new electrical outlets; repairs shorts in electrical outlets.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements:
Graduation from a technical school with a concentration in one or more building trades and at least one year of relevant work experience; or four (4) years of responsible work experience in one or more building trades, including demonstrated experience in areas such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, or general building maintenance.