Facilities Technician

Penland School of Craft; Spruce Pine (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Facilities Technician to ensure the smooth operation of campus facilities. This full-time role involves performing various maintenance tasks, from plumbing to HVAC, while supporting special events and ensuring safety on campus. Ideal candidates will be self-motivated team players with a strong background in facility maintenance and repair. Enjoy a lively work environment with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and generous leave policies. If you’re ready to make a difference in a creative community, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Plans

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Generous Vacation

Sick Leave

Free Classes

Meals During Programming

Qualifications

• Experience in general facility maintenance and equipment repair required.
• Must possess knowledge of hand tools and power machinery skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate in oral and written communications.

Responsibilities

• Completes various operational work orders via a work order management system.
• Performs maintenance-related tasks including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and carpentry.
• Participates in on-call team rotation for weekend and after-hour emergencies.

Skills

General Facility Maintenance

Plumbing

Electrical Skills

HVAC

Carpentry

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Machinery

Heavy Equipment

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

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Reports to: Director of Facilities & Grounds

Department: Facilities & Grounds

Supervision: None

Employment Status: Full-time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Start date: TBD

Last Updated: March 17, 2025

Position Summary

The Facilities Technician performs maintenance tasks related to major and minor facility construction and repair, water system and utilities repair, school vehicle and equipment operation, maintenance, and program and special event needs. The position is full-time, benefits-eligible, hourly, and reports to the director of facilities and grounds.

Primary Responsibilities

• Works closely with the Penland Facilities and Grounds team to ensure smooth and safe daily and strategic operations of the school campus and grounds
• Completes various operational work orders via a work order management system
• Performs all types of maintenance-related tasks as directed, including, but not limited to, plumbing, minor electrical, HVAC, and carpentry
• Assists facilities & grounds employees as directed
• Maintains inventories of light bulbs, plumbing supplies, electrical supplies, and other facilities-related items
• Participates in the on-call team rotation for the weekend and after-hour emergencies
• Helps to maintain and operate the school's water system
• Attends regularly scheduled meetings as directed
• Is proactive in identifying and recommending action for facilities issues related to people's safety, health, and welfare within the Penland community. These issues include but are not limited to fire hazards, tripping potentials, unsafe work areas, and visibility restrictions Identifies and recommends action on grounds issues related to erosion, water retention, drainage problems, accessibility, vegetative habitat management, and any unsafe conditions
• Supports general campus needs relating to special events and other activities of the campus
• Supports the inspection and maintenance of life safety systems within the housing and administrative buildings
• Serves as the field coordinator with subcontractors as requested
• Updates director and team on project progress and concerns daily or as requested
• Assists with the annual Fourth of July pyrotechnics display
• Assists with winter snow removal from sidewalks and parking areas
• Assists with processing of hazardous waste
• Serves as essential staff during emergencies
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• Experience in general facility maintenance and general equipment repair required
• Must be self-motivated, capable of managing a varied workload, and be able to assess needs, set priorities, and solve problems
• Must be able to function as part of a team
• Considerable knowledge of standard practices in the maintenance field is required in addition to general knowledge of building trades, i.e., carpentry, mechanical, electrical, drywall, roofing, and painting preferred
• Must possess knowledge of hand tools and power machinery skills
• Possess knowledge of safe operating procedures for heavy equipment, including tractor with backhoe and forklift
• Prior experience in vehicle and equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair preferred
• Must have a demonstrated ability to organize and schedule preventive and routine maintenance tasks
• Ability to effectively communicate in oral and written communications and strong interpersonal skills are required
• Basic computer knowledge a must - experience with Microsoft (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and Google Suite products preferred
• Certification in first aid and CPR preferred - We offer first aid and CPR annually to this position
• Must have a valid driver's license and clear motor vehicle screening
• Must have a good sense of humor and a hands-on philosophy
  
  

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit and work at a computer. The employee is frequently required to use tools or controls and speak fluently and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and to walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects weighing significantly more than 50 pounds and bend, lift, work in close quarters, confined spaces, and sometimes handle hazardous materials. The position demands frequent exposure to inclement weather conditions.

Benefits

We take care of our staff through a wide range of benefits. For your wellness, we offer multiple medical plans, vision, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, and an EAP program. Benefits include generous vacation, sick, extended sick, and floating holiday leave programs, limited access to studios, free classes, meals during programming, and other discounts. We have other generous benefits that we can explore more during the interview process.

Compensation

This is a full-time, year-round, benefits-eligible position. The starting wage for this non-exempt position is negotiable within the range of $17.70 - $21.00, based on the applicant's skills and experience they bring to the position. This is a 40-hour week position, totaling 2080 hours annually. It will occasionally be seen over time. Additionally, this position is eligible for an on-call stipend once trained. Employees at Penland enjoy competitive pay, attractive benefits, and a lively, creative work environment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  General Business

• Industries

  Facilities Services

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