Facilities Specialist

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.

• 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 agency’s contracted services of this nature (i.e. primarily touch-up painting, unexpected carpet 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 employee’s 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

• 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.

• 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
• Legal insurance
• A Locally Partnered Employee Assistance Program
• Competitive paid time off
• 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.