Facilities Specialist

Position: Facilities Specialist (FT)
Performs work involving the installation, maintenance repair of buildings, grounds, and equipment as well as painting and/or cleaning projects, as needed. Serves as a member of the facilities team in completing projects according to instruction and established procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Buildings/Construction:

* Repair/rebuild broken furniture.

* Repair/rebuild damaged door jams, staircases, or other wood items within the agency.

* Assist with new construction, i.e. fences, buildings, etc.

* Make and install shelving units, bulletin boards, and other assigned projects.

* Repair or replace roofing materials as needed.

* Replace window panes, and/or hardware as needed.

* Plumbing repairs.

* Electrical repairs.

* Tile work and flooring repair.

* Finish work including drywall and painting.

* Troubleshoot heating and cooling issues.

* Installation of new doors and lock systems.

* Preventative maintenance.

* Maintain tools, supplies and other equipment in a neat, clean, orderly manner.

* Report needs for additional supplies, equipment, etc. with adequate notice to assure that they are available when needed.

* Maintain required work records and completes other written reports.

* Assist with moving office and home furniture as needed and to provide repairs as requested by staff.

* Assist with cleanup of areas that may become damaged by residents, and as needed, make temporary repairs to the damaged area.

* Perform other maintenance projects as required and assigned by the Facilities Foreman or Manager of Facilities.

* Complete painting and/or cleaning projects that may become necessary outside of the agencys contracted services of this nature (i.e. primarily touch-up painting, unexpected carpet spot spot cleaning, etc.).

* Manage stairs to basements and second floors of resident buildings.

* Share on-call availability for evening, night or weekend hours for emergency situations, where delaying service may cause greater damage, safety, security or other increased problems.

* Grounds work including snow removal and salting.

* Appliance repair and rebuild.

* Small automotive repairs.

* Keeping the facilities shop clean and organized.

* Home Inspections as needed.

* Event set up (tables and chairs).

* Drive agency vehicles including pulling/backing up a trailer as needed.

* Responsible for timely Quality Assurance compliance as related to employees roles and functions.

* Regular participation in supervision meetings and team meetings for the sharing of ideas, feedback and department planning.

* Regular, predictable, and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position. The employee must maintain a consistent work schedule and be available during the assigned hours to perform the duties of this role.

* Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

* High school diploma or trade school equivalency in education.

* Must have a valid driver's license.

* Prior experience in maintenance works, leading to evidence of acquired skills in one of the maintenance areas listed above.

* Working knowledge of tools, common appliances and devices.

* Solid understanding of technical aspects of plumbing, carpentry, electrical systems etc.

* Subscription to the Statement of Faith of Wedgwood Christian Services, and agreement with the goal, purpose, and objectives of the agency.

HOURS OF WORK:
Monday
- Friday, with emergency on-call hours nights and weekends, 40 hours, or 20 hours variable

Starting Range: $23-26 Hourly

Benefit Details:

* 403(b) retirement plan with employer match

* Medical Plans with great coverage options

* Free supplemental virtual PCP care with medical plan

* Flexible Spending Accounts

* Health Savings Accounts

* Dental and Vision plans

* Pet insurance

* Legal insurance

* A Locally Partnered Employee Assistance Program

* Competitive paid time off

* Direct deposit

* Federal Student Loan Forgiveness through PSLF

* Paid Holidays

* We also offer a variety of employer paid benefits for full time staff

* Short term disability

* Long term disability

* Life insurance up to 2x your annual salary

* No-cost, employer paid training and re-certification provided to staff

* Wedgwood has full gymnasium and state-of-the art 24-hour wellness center filled with a wide variety of workout equipment, available to staff at no cost.

* Walking trail that leads around the beautiful campus.

* Through community partnerships, Wedgwood employees and in some cases family members, are eligible for application and tuition fee discounts for several local colleges and universities.