Maintenance Technician

Job Description

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Do you love working with your hands; have a keen eye for details and are skilled in facilities and maintenance programs? Consider the position of our Maintenance Technician within our Facilities Maintenance department at Samaritan's Purse. This individual will work on many projects while ensuring high standards for performance and results. The ideal candidate will safely and efficiently assist in our maintenance and preventative maintenance programs while keeping accurate records daily.

You will have the opportunity to use your gifts and talents to promote His Kingdom and help to share the gospel around this world. This position is based in North Wilkesboro, NC. Prayerfully consider joining this team!!

At Samaritan's Purse, the Gospel is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotion and spend time praying for each other, our staff, and volunteers who serve around the globe.

In the role of Maintenance Technician
, you will have the opportunity to:

• Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ.
• Assist in maintaining the preventive maintenance (PM) schedule for all buildings and building systems as assigned. Report any departure from the PM schedule.
• Keep accurate records for maintenance and preventative maintenance programs.
• Review daily work lists with the Maintenance Manager at the end of the workday and ensure routine communication throughout the day.
• Develop and improve skills in all aspects of building maintenance through participation in approved training sessions.
• Maintain a safe work environment. Safely perform all work and follow all associated safety guidelines.
• Assist other facilities staff with facilities and grounds maintenance including snow removal.
• Contribute up-to-date maintenance and repair data which is tracked by facilities maintenance software including utilization of existing work order system.
• Assist in loading and unloading various equipment and supplies.
• Transport ministry guests and materials on a rotational basis as directed by the Maintenance Manager.
• Assist with Ministry functions outside the scope of normal hours of operation.
• Follow the policies and procedures of Samaritan's Purse as outlined in the Policy Manual
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• Attend daily morning devotions and participate in prayer support for the ministry, donors, and volunteers.
• Maintain a strong Christian witness to colleagues, vendors, charitable beneficiaries, and the general public.
• Other duties may be assigned that are not specifically identified within the content of the job description.

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED). Five (5) years of maintenance experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Construction/carpentry experience; holder of contractor, electrical, or plumbing license is an added plus.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Maintain a good driving record and a valid North Carolina CDL driver's license that includes passenger and other applicable endorsements. CDL to be obtained within 3-6 months after hire date.

Job Location: North Wilkesboro, NC

Type: Full-Time

Language Requirement: Fluency in English

Travel Expectations: Less than 5%

• On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Long-term and Short-term disability insurance
• Paid Family Medical Leave
• Term Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• 10 paid holidays
• 12 vacation/personal days

By joining our Talent Network, you’ll help give our recruiters a good idea of your calling, skills, and talents as openings become available ministry-wide.

Samaritan's Purse
PO Box 3000
Boone, NC 28607
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Samaritan’s Purse is a 501(c)(3) tax‑exempt charity. All contributions designated for specific projects shall be applied to those projects, and we may assess up to 10 percent to be used for administering the gift. Occasionally, we receive more contributions for a given project than can be wisely applied to that project. When that happens, we use these funds to meet a similar pressing need.