Building Maintenance Technician

Gammon Theological Seminary; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Gammon Theological Seminary is seeking a Building Maintenance Technician to uphold safe, functional, clean, and welcoming facilities and grounds. You will perform skilled and general maintenance, minor repairs, carpentry, floor care, and basic electrical work within your training.

You will respond to work requests, coordinate with contractors, and ensure timely, service-oriented operations. The role requires hands-on experience in carpentry, floor care, and facility setup, with a focus on

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; relevant trade or facilities training preferred.
• At least three years of building maintenance or related experience.
• Proficient in carpentry, floor care, and basic electrical troubleshooting.
• Owns hand tools and basic maintenance equipment.
• Valid driver''s license and clean driving record.
• HVAC knowledge preferred but HVAC certification not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and general repairs throughout Seminary buildings and grounds.
• Complete carpentry work such as repairing doors, frames, locks, cabinets, shelving, trim, and partitions.
• Maintain floors through cleaning, waxing, buffing, and tile or carpet care.
• Perform basic electrical tasks and identify when licensed electrician is needed.
• Complete minor plumbing repairs and report larger concerns.
• Monitor building systems and coordinate with vendors as directed; HVAC not required.
• Maintain Seminary grounds, walkways, entrances, and outdoor areas.
• Set up and break down classrooms, worship spaces, and event areas.
• Respond to maintenance requests promptly and communicate status updates.
• Conduct routine safety checks and report unsafe conditions to the Director of Facilities.

Skills

Carpentry

Floor care

General building maintenance

Grounds maintenance

Facility setup

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade/technical/facilities training

HVAC knowledge

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Ladders

Job description

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Paid time off

The Building Maintenance Technician supports the safe, functional, clean, and welcoming operation of Gammon Theological Seminary facilities and grounds. The position performs skilled and general maintenance, preventive maintenance, minor repairs, carpentry, floor care, grounds upkeep, room and event setup, and basic electrical work within the employee's training and authorization. The technician responds promptly to work requests, identifies developing facility concerns, maintains accurate records, and coordinates with contractors when specialized or licensed work is required. HVAC certification is not required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and general repairs throughout Seminary buildings, offices, classrooms, meeting spaces, restrooms, common areas, and exterior areas.
• Complete carpentry work such as repairing doors, frames, locks, cabinets, shelving, trim, partitions, ceiling components, furniture, and other wood or building elements.
• Maintain floors through scheduled cleaning, stripping, waxing, buffing, spot treatment, tile repair, carpet care, and coordination of specialized floor services.
• Perform basic electrical tasks within demonstrated skill and authorization, including replacing lamps, ballasts, switches, receptacle covers, and similar components; identify conditions requiring a licensed electrician and promptly escalated them.
• Complete minor plumbing repairs such as addressing leaks, clearing routine clogs, replacing fixtures or components, and reporting larger plumbing concerns.
• Monitor the condition and basic operation of heating, cooling, ventilation, plumbing, electrical, life-safety, and other building systems; report abnormalities and coordinate vendor service as directed. HVAC certification is not required; however general knowledge is preferred.
• Maintain Seminary grounds, walkways, entrances, parking areas, outdoor furniture, signs, landscaping, and drainage areas; remove debris and address weather-related hazards.
• Set up and break down classrooms, worship spaces, conferences, meetings, and special events, including tables, chairs, staging, equipment, signage, and other facility needs.
• Respond to maintenance requests from housing and urgent facility concerns, communicate status updates, and complete work in a timely and service-oriented manner.
• Conduct routine safety checks, identify hazards, place appropriate warnings or barriers, and immediately report unsafe conditions or damaged equipment and report to the Director of Facilities
• Follow applicable safety procedures, equipment instructions, and requirements for personal protective equipment, ladders, lifting, chemicals, electrical work, and tools.
• Participate in occasional evening, weekend, event, weather-related, or emergency assignments based on operational needs.
• Perform other related duties consistent with the purpose and responsibilities of the position.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; relevant trade, technical, or facilities training is preferred.
• At least three years of progressively responsible building maintenance, facilities, construction, property management, institutional maintenance, or closely related experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in carpentry, floor care and floor management, general building maintenance, grounds maintenance, facility setup, and basic electrical troubleshooting and repair.
• Working knowledge of hand tools, power tools, ladders, maintenance equipment, safety practices, and preventive-maintenance procedures. Must have own tools.
• Ability to determine when work may be completed internally and when a licensed or specialized contractor is required.
• Basic computer skills sufficient to use email, work-order systems, schedules, and electronic records.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record if operating Seminary vehicles is required.
• HVAC certification is not required, but general knowledge is required