Senior Maintenance Technician

ZipRecruiter; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Boys & Girls Haven is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician to ensure the safety and functionality of facilities in Louisville, KY. The role involves various responsibilities including maintenance, repairs, and compliance with safety protocols. Candidates must possess extensive experience in skilled trades and demonstrate excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Free health, dental, life insurance

401(k) company match at 50% up to 6%

Paid Time Off policy, including 24 days off per year

Qualifications

• 10 years of applicable skilled trade or maintenance experience required.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability required.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance duties including carpentry, plumbing, electrical and landscaping work.
• Conduct routine inspections of buildings and equipment for compliance with codes.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergencies.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical Skills

Painting

Landscaping

Mechanical Work

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade and vocational school

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Since 1948, Boys & Girls Haven has been dedicated to transforming the lives, hearts, and minds of Kentucky’s most vulnerable youth and their families. Through a comprehensive continuum of care that includes residential and in-home foster care, independent living programs, career and life skills training, and preventative community-based services, Boys & Girls Haven aims to reduce disruptions in children’s lives, heal the effects of abuse and neglect, and promote well-being among families.

Core Schedule:Monday – Friday 8am – 4:30pm; may include evenings, weekend, and on-call hours as necessary.
Role Summary:
The Senior Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing a wide range of skilled maintenance and repair tasks to ensure the safety, functionality, and appearance of Boys & Girls Haven facilities, equipment, and grounds. This position plays a critical role in maintaining a safe, welcoming, and operational environment across the main campus and satellite locations.

Essential Functions:

Maintenance & Repairs

• Perform general maintenance duties and repairs including carpentry, drywall repair, plumbing, basic electrical, painting, landscaping, & mechanical work.
• Ensure that maintenance schedules are followed and execute daily maintenance work orders
• Conduct routine preventive maintenance on facilities, vehicles, & equipment.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests & emergencies.
• Maintain walkways, entrances, & parking areas for all campuses, during inclement weather.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Respond to emails and internal communication in a timely and professional manner
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with agency staff, leadership, clients, and volunteers
• Maintain accurate records of completed work, inspections, supply inventory, and preventative maintenance tasks
• Complete required documentation, logs, and reports per agency requirements

Project Assistance

• Assist with larger repairs and renovation projects as directed.
• Coordinate and execute assigned tasks efficiently and safely.
• Collaborate with teammates and departments to ensure timely project completion.

Facility & Equipment Inspections

• Conduct routine inspections of buildings, vehicles, and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with state and local building and fire code requirement during inspections.
• Report any damage, deficiencies, or required repairs to the Facilities Manager.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all safety protocols and wear appropriate PPE
• Ensure work meets applicable codes and standards
• Operate agency vehicles and equipment safely, including the use of seatbelts and adhering to posted speed limits.
• Use caution and drive slowly on campus, particularly in areas where clients or staff may be present.

Tools, Materials, & Workspace Management

• Maintain clean, safe, and organized workspaces and vehicles
• Properly use and care for agency tools and equipment
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate supply needs.

General support

• Be available for on-call assignments or emergency response
• Provide support for agency events and campus-wide projects as needed
• Assist with volunteer projects when directed by supervisor

• Attend department meetings and meet all training requirements
• Must function independently and within a team
• Employee may be required at times to perform duties that include exposure to extreme temperatures.
• Respond to and coordinate furniture/donation pick-up and delivery
• Employee may be routinely asked to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 80 pounds to a minimum height of three feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of six feet.

Unplanned Activities: At BGH, we value teamwork. To meet departmental and organizational goals, the employee is expected to assist with activities that are not formal parts of the role’s essential functions.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent. Trade and vocational school .
• 10 years of applicable skilled trade or maintenance experience required.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability by BGH insurance carrier required.

Other – Must be at least 21 years of . Legally able to work in the United States. Demonstrated patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning. Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with staff and . Excellent organization, communication and time-management skills needed. Detail-oriented and able to effectively prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks for maximum productivity. Must have the ability to meet multiple deadlines. Able to use Microsoft Office Suite and other BGH database(s), calculators, and other office equipment. Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace. Ability to remain calm and composed during stressful situations. Ability to help solve practical problems. Must be able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Physical Demands - While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently: sit, stand, walk; climb (ladder, step stool, stairs); balance; kneel, crouch or squat; bend/stoop; pivot/ twist; touch/grasp with hands, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms above, below or to the side of shoulders / body; taste and smell. The employee must occasionally lift, carry and/or move up to 80 pounds. Hear and communicate with others in face-to-face speech, on the telephone and /or intercom. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to read, write, type/computer entry and converse/communicate (including written communications) in English.

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day.
Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 80 pounds to a minimum height of three feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of six feet.
Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately.
May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of during emergency situations.

Work Environment
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the /personnel.
Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility.
Works in all areas of the facility.
Moves intermittently during working hours.
Is subject to frequent interruptions and may need to reschedule cleaning activities.
Is involved with , personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.
Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset , family members, personnel, and visitors.
Communicates with environmental services personnel and other department personnel.
Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary, as well as in other positions as needed.
May be required to work on shifts other than the one for which hired.
Attends and participates in continuing educational programs.
Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the work day, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, and other air contaminants.
Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Compensation and Benefits

Boys & Girls Haven offers a competitive compensation package and a full range of employer-paid benefits, including:

• Free health, dental, life,insurance
• 401(k) company match at 50% up to 6%
• Paid Time Off policy, including 24 days off per year (including holidays)

Boys & Girls Haven is a Drug-Free Workplace and will conduct pre-employment drug testing as well as testing for cause or suspicion.

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