Facilities Services Maintenance Technician

Peachtree Road United Methodist Church, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A community church in Atlanta is seeking a dedicated maintenance technician to perform general repairs and maintenance across its campus. Responsibilities include troubleshooting electrical and plumbing issues, maintaining safety standards, and collaborating with volunteers on projects. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and 1 to 3 years of experience. This full-time role requires physical activity and may involve occasional evening or weekend work.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years as a full-time maintenance technician.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to read and enforce safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs on electrical, plumbing, and landscaping systems.
• Ensure proper operation of lighting systems and other infrastructure.
• Promote workplace safety and perform event set-ups.

Skills

General maintenance skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical work

Landscaping

Bilingual communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic maintenance tools

Job description

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 are in like-new condition.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and make repairs to lighting system for proper operation, replace fluorescent tubes, defective ballasts and incandescent bulbs.
• Troubleshoot and program lighting systems.
• Install and make repairs to all exit signs and emergency lights for 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 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 Required

• 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.
• Works within 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.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• One to three years as a full-time maintenance technician.

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 (more than 70%) of job.
• The work environment involves exposure to potentially hazardous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions, which may include 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.