Facilities Services Maintenance Technician

Description

Job Summary:

Performs general maintenance repairs on electrical, plumbing, doors, locks, flooring, lights, ceilings, walls, woodwork, landscaping,  fire systems, and alarm systems.  Ensures all areas of the Peachtree Road United Methodist Church's campus (400,000 sq. ft.) are in like-new condition.  

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and repair lighting systems for proper operation; replace fluorescent tubes, defective ballasts, and incandescent bulbs. 
• Troubleshoot and program lighting systems.
• Install and repair all exit signs and emergency lights to ensure proper operation. 
• Install 120/208 volt electrical branch circuits.
• Install and repair low-voltage circuits.[e.g., landscape lighting, HVAC control circuits, CCTV, intercom systems, alarm circuits]
• Install data cabling and terminate cable ends.
• Check all bathroom plumbing systems for proper operation. Repair/replace as needed.
• Check all kitchen plumbing systems and fixtures. Repair/replace as needed.
• Check the heating system. Make sure grills and filters are clean.
• Check the church building structure for any defects and repair immediately if minor work is needed. Otherwise, report issues promptly to the Facility Manager. 
• Pick up trash on the grounds daily.
• Ensure parking lots are free of junk, trash and garbage.
• Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Promotes continuous improvement in workplace safety and safe environmental practice.
• Event set-ups as needed. This includes moving furniture.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  

• Demonstrated skill in general maintenance, carpentry work, plumbing, electrical and landscaping.
• Basic tools for use in carpentry, electricity, plumbing, and landscaping.
• Ability to collaborate and coordinate with church volunteers on special maintenance projects.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Understands and performs in a preventative maintenance setting.
• Can navigate and update a work order system.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Bilingual a plus.
• Attention to detail and a hospitality mindset.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. and climb high ladders. Must be safety cautious at all times.
• Work on a ladder, lift, scaffolding or boom.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• One to three years as a full-time maintenance technician in a commercial or large campus setting.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

• Work involves exposure to unusual elements, such as above-average temperatures, chemicals, biohazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and/or loud noises.
• Considerable physical activity. Requires heavy physical work, including heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Physical work is a primary part of the job.
• The work environment involves exposure to potentially hazardous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions, including the use of protective equipment and MSDS.
• The work environment involves exposure to heights of 50 feet using lifts, scaffolding, and booms.

Hours:

Full-time, 40 hours a week, Monday – Friday 9:00AM – 5:00PM. May be required to work evenings or weekends as projects require.