Construction Technician

Samaritan's Purse is seeking a Construction Technician to work in our Facilities department in Boone, NC, United States. As a Construction Technician you will be responsible for performing skilled hands‑on work for assigned construction, repair, and maintenance projects from start to finish. This role requires expertise in carpentry, general maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to ensure projects are completed efficiently, safely, and in compliance with ministry standards.

This individual conducts updates and status reports, coordinates project progress, and ensures safety precautions are applied at all times while maintaining tools, equipment, and work areas in proper condition. Come and use your gifts daily to advance the Gospel!

• Maintain your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him.
• Follow daily assignments regarding the day‑to‑day construction, renovations, and maintenance of the buildings and grounds, including but not limited to carpentry, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, building setup, kitchen equipment, panel systems, and painting. Assist Maintenance Manager with day‑to‑day projects.
• Maintain the schedule for his/her projects as well as timelines for completion. Report any departure from the schedule to the Maintenance Manager.
• Keep accurate records of materials, equipment, and orders.
• Review daily work lists with the Maintenance Manager at the end of each workday, in addition to routine communications throughout the day.
• Develop and improve skills in all aspects of building maintenance through participation in approved training sessions.
• Maintain a safe work environment. Perform all work in a safe manner and follow all associated safety guidelines.
• Serve as inventory contact for the Maintenance Manager. Maintain inventory and order all construction or maintenance‑related supplies, equipment for his/her projects as needed.
• Assist other Facilities staff with facilities and ground maintenance, including snow removal as needed.
• All other duties as assigned

• One-year certificate from college or technical school; and 5+ years construction related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. North Carolina CDL to be obtained within 3‑6 months after hire date, if not already obtained
• Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow blue prints
• Ability to solve unusual and common work problems, advise on technical matters, and serve as a resource on the subject for others in the organization
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
• Ability to respond to a changing work environment with changing priorities
• Ability to operate vehicles and equipment when needed (i.e. ATVs, forklifts and skid steer loaders)

Boone, NC

Full-Time

Fluency in English (required)

• Medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Long-term and Short-term disability insurance
• Term Life Insurance
• 401 (k) retirement savings plan
• 10 paid holidays
• 12 vacation days
• 10 sick/personal days

Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization serves the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.

• We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God. (1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Timothy 3:15-17)
• We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons:
  Father, Son, and…