Facilities & Grounds Technician; southern
Job in
Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana, 47201, USA
Listed on 2026-07-13
Listing for:
Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-13
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Building Maintenance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
This position will need to be based in or around the southern Indiana region to be able to service our store and school locations in the area. The pay starts at $19/hr. and includes full benefits (below).
The Facilities & Grounds Technician maintains and repairs equipment, buildings, and physical grounds throughout all the facilities operated by Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana (GCSI). The Technician performs general repairs, preventive maintenance, relocations, and installations while continuously focusing on quality, safety, customer relations, and performance. The Technician ensures the accurate data input and completion of assigned work orders through the department's Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
ExampleDuties and Activities
- Troubleshoots, repairs, and completes routine maintenance of facility and physical grounds at all GCSI locations to ensure a safe and productive work environment, certify product quality, guarantee customer satisfaction, and promote continuous improvement.
- Travels to off-site locations by company service vehicle to perform grounds services and routine maintenance, including painting, carpentry, plumbing, basic electrical, and furniture relocation.
- Disassembles mechanical equipment and tools, repairs or replaces worn or broken parts, and reassembles. Adjusts parts of mechanical devices as needed. Inspects completed repairs. Performs preventative maintenance as scheduled.
- Operates basic hand and machine tools adhering to all safety procedures.
- Ensures timely updating and completion of work orders using the CMMS inputting maintenance data and repair information.
- Communicates daily and works effectively and professionally with Facilities management, customers, service contractors, and others to coordinate scheduling and repair activities.
- Maintains all training requirements for the position, while seeking out opportunities for continuous development and growth.
- Cross‑trains and assists in other areas to build skill base and value within the department.
- Degree and Credential Requirements – NONE! We value candidates who can demonstrate capability and articulate how prior experiences will help them contribute. We believe in continuous learning and professional development.
- Carpentry Skills – Proficient at measuring, wall anchoring, drywall finishing, and installing hardware. Has worked with a variety of hand tools.
- Communication Skills – Articulates thoughts and expresses ideas effectively using oral, written, visual, and non‑verbal communication skills, as well as listening skills to comprehend customer and employee needs. Delivers information in person, in writing, and in a digital world.
- Teamwork – Works well with others and makes valued contributions to the outputs of others in order to assist the team or project to achieve the required outputs.
- Customer Focus – Has the ability to see, comprehend and relate with customers in an impartial, unbiased yet effective and balanced manner; builds and maintains customer satisfaction with the products and services offered by the organization; provides excellent service to internal and external customers. Maintains a professional and positive attitude.
- Reading Technical Documents – Reads, understands, interprets, and follows technical diagrams/documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, electrical schematics, and procedure manuals.
- Technical Knowledge – Has familiarity with computers, tablets, and smartphones for a variety of applications and email correspondence. Prior experience using a CMMS to handle work orders and PM checklist is an additional plus.
- Deductive Reasoning – Thinks plausibly and makes sound judgments when following instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form adhering to applicable regulatory and safety requirements.
- Organizational Aptitude – Plans and attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing multiple tasks in an organized and timely fashion. Exhibits careful attention to detail and follow‑through with a focus on managing deadlines.
- Autonomy – Takes initiative without waiting to be directed, does what is asked, and…
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