Maintenance Specialist I

Goodwill of North Georgia; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly paychecks

Paid time off for vacation andhol id?

25% employee discount

Health, dental and vision insurance

Complimentary uniforms

Access to free job skills training

Job summary

Goodwill of North Georgia is seeking a Maintenance Specialist to upkeep our stores and distribution centers. You will handle repairs, preventive maintenance, and ensure facilities meet safety and code standards.

The role requires basic electrical knowledge, ability to read blueprints, and flexible hours including nights and weekends. You will work with a team to keep stores, career centers, and delivery centers in compliant, good condition.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required or completion of a vocational training program in building maintenance.
• Two years of experience in facility maintenance.
• Understanding of basic electrical systems and ability to read blueprints.
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to comply with vaccine mandate per contract site.

Responsibilities

• Maintain stores, career centers, ADC, SSC and GNG/GING site appearance per policies.
• Ensure sites comply with codes and permits for repairs.
• Repair and maintain plumbing, electrical and structures per building codes.
• Maintain light fixtures and ballast.
• Update repair logs and tickets; document and close work.
• Conduct site safety inspections and estimate labor/repair costs.
• Maintain walls, doors, windows, paint and preparation.

Skills

Facility maintenance

Safety compliance

Blueprint reading

Electrical knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Vocational Training in Building Maintenance

Job description

Join our team! At Goodwill of North Georgia, we make a positive impact on our community by using donations and sales from our 100+ locations to help local job seekers find meaningful work. Simply said, we put people to work. Join our team and work for an organization that will help you grow personally and professionally while giving you the satisfaction of knowing that your efforts are helping others reach their potential.

Join our team! At Goodwill of North Georgia, we make a positive impact on our community by using donations and sales from our 100+ locations to help local job seekers find meaningful work. Simply said, we put people to work. Join our team and work for an organization that will help you grow personally and professionally while giving you the satisfaction of knowing that your efforts are helping others reach their potential. You can learn more about our 100+ stores, donation centers and career centers and how our mission helps local job seekers at goodwillng.org.

What We Offer

• Weekly paychecks
• Paid time off for vacation and holidays
• 25% employee discount
• Health, dental and vision insurance for staff and their families
• Complimentary uniforms
• Access to free job skills training at Goodwill Career Centers

What We’re Looking For As a Maintenance Specialist you will help to maintain all aspects of building maintenance for our stores and delivery centers including but not limited to repairs and maintenance of physical structures and equipment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Responsible for maintaining Stores, Career Centers, ADC, SSC and GNG/GING site appearance by complying with company policies and procedures.
• Ensure sites are maintained in compliance with current ordinances and codes, andy repairs or modifications are completed with appropriate permits and to professional standards.
• Repair and maintain the Stores, Career Centers, ADC, SSC and GNG/GING site basic plumbing, electrical and physical structure in accordance with building codes.
• Responsible for maintaining and repairing light fixtures and ballast as needed.
• Maintain repair logs and checklists to ensure assigned MMS Tickets are completed, work documented, and closed.
• Perform Stores, Career Centers, ADC, SSC and GNG/GING site safety inspections; estimate cost of labor and repairs to be communicated to FS Maintenance Manager and/or FS Maintenance Director.
• Maintain the integrity walls, installation of doors and windows, paint selection and preparation.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required or completion of a vocational training program in building maintenance.
• Two (2) years’ experience in facility maintenance.
• Have an understanding of basic electrical systems and have the ability to read and interpret blue prints.
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills as well as interpersonal skills.
• Ability to demonstrate self‑awareness.
• Be able to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment, professional appearance, independent worker that completes tasks without direct supervision.
• Maintain dependable transportation and communication devices.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license while maintaining a good driving record and meeting the standards of the Agency’s insurance carriers.
• Dexterity to use tools associated with the scope of basic knowledge for the position.
• Ability to comply with Federal vaccine mandate per contract site with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Working Environment Conditions/Requirements

• Must be able to meet all physical requirements to perform the duties of the position including the ability to bend, reach, grasp, stand and/or walk for extended periods of time as well as the ability to push, pull and lift up to 50lbs with or without accommodation.
• Ability to tolerate environmental issues such as dust, heat, cold.
• Agility to be able to crawl, climb, twist, bend, reach, grasp, lift, lay on hard surfaces, and work in confined spaces.

Goodwill of North Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Goodwill to consider applicants based solely on qualifications and merit; without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, or protected veteran status.