Maintenance Tech

Georgia Baptist Children's Homes & Family Ministries, Inc.; Georgia; On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Baptist Children's Homes & Family Ministries, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform routine and extensive maintenance of facilities, buildings, and equipment in a trauma-informed environment.

The role works under general supervision and follows established procedures and instructions to ensure safe, compliant operations. The position emphasizes preventative maintenance, coordination with volunteers, and adherence to health, OSHA, and state standards.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High school diploma or GED with 2 years related field experience or equivalent training.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions; willingness to learn and develop skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and perform routine preventative maintenance on vehicles, buildings, and equipment.
• Repair or maintain grounds and equipment.
• Coordinate with volunteers to maximize their skills.
• Prioritize projects and needs; maintain safety practices per policy.

Skills

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Follow oral and written instructions

Teamwork

Trauma-informed mindset

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

2 years related field experience

Technical/Trade school training

Job description

Summary of the Job

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing routine and extensive range of work in the repair and general maintenance of facilities, buildings, and equipment under general supervision. They execute work within established procedures and process under both verbal and written instructions. The Maintenance Technician should be committed to Sanctuary practice utilizing tools that reinforce our shared language to create a trauma responsive culture.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Inspect and perform routine preventative maintenance as needed within agency guidelines for vehicles, buildings and equipment as assigned.
2. Repair/maintain grounds and equipment.
3. Coordinate with volunteers to maximize their skills and abilities.
4. Prioritize projects/needs.
5. Utilize personal safety plan for managing emotions and interactions with staff and clients.
6. Maintain storage areas to comply with health dept, OSHA and state standards.
7. Participate in PQI process for assigned program.
8. Help with truck loadings/determine needs of division.
9. Responding to alarm calls and emergencies after and during regular work hours.
10. Maintain water/sewer/sewer pump lift systems including EPA testing as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

1. Receive donated items following agency guidelines.
2. Assist in clothing/rummage sales as assigned.
3. Moving and assisting in transportation of furniture and equipment.
4. Represent agency favorably at all time.
5. Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications

1. At least 21 years old.
2. A high school diploma or GED and two year experience in related field or successful completion of a formal training curriculum from a technical college or school pertaining to skills need to perform tasks assigned.
3. Adequate training or experience to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to perform duties assigned.
4. Physical health to perform tasks assigned, occasionally lift/carry parcels up to 50 pounds.
5. Should be able to follow oral and written instructions.
6. Display the motivation and desire to learn and develop advanced skills.

Ongoing Qualifications

• Agree to abide by all the policies, rules, guidelines and regulations of the Georgia Baptist Children's Homes and Family Ministries, Inc.
• Exhibit tactfulness and good judgment in dealing with people
• Familiar with traditional Baptist tenets, customs and practices and shall maintain a compatible lifestyle
• Meet all employee guidelines and qualifications as outlined by GBCH & FM, license, contracts and accreditation.
• Exhibit the Core Values of Georgia Baptist Children's Homes and Family Ministries, Inc.
• Utilize the Sanctuary Model of Care and conduct job responsibilities in a traumaresponsive manner.
• Have the ability to work in partnership with other members in a team approach
• Arrive to work on time and as scheduled
• Achieve and accomplish annual goals assigned by supervisor or provide acceptable documentation as to why goals were not met.
• Understanding of confidential issues and protected information assigned under HIPAA
• Complete required staff development hours within the program including 24 hours in child care related training, current CPR, 1st Aid and approved emergency safety intervention training
• Annual physical
• Favorable MVR and fingerprint results
• Maintain valid State Driver’s License as required