Building Maintenance I

Baptist Children's Home•Kinston, NC

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The position of Building Maintenance worker reports directly to the Support Services/Maintenance Manager and is responsible for assisting with routine repairs which are needed to buildings on campus.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent work experience.
Knowledge and ability to operate various types of tools and power equipment safely and efficiently.
Work in and out of doors in varying weather conditions without restrictions.
Effectively handle and lift various objects weighing up to 60 pounds regularly and 100 pounds occasionally.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to perform manual labor and operate landscaping equipment including, but not limited to weed trimmer, leaf blower, lawn mower.
Ability to work from a ladder to clean gutters, paint and complete repairs.
Must be able to manage and complete multiple tasks, and work independently as well as in a team according to task assigned with limited supervision.
Meet the general qualifications for employment as outlined in the agency’s personnel policies.
Working knowledge of tools, materials, methods and practices used in a maintenance position.
Awareness of occupational hazards and ability to operate all tools and equipment to the requirements of safety regulations and/or guidelines.
Operation of power, manual tools and light duty equipment.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general information.
Ability to effectively communicate with others, including managers, coworkers, general staff members and the public.
Ability to read, measure and calculate numbers in order to complete repairs and projects.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form and ability to draw conclusions.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Must be able to talk and hear both in person and on the telephone.

Nice To Haves

Assisting with routine repairs which are needed to buildings on campus.
Skilled experience in electrical, plumbing and /or carpentry.

Responsibilities

Complete repairs needed to buildings on campus, including those which require skilled experience in electrical, plumbing and /or carpentry, and maintain campus grounds as needed.
Maintain gutters, fix potholes, fertilize/lime grounds, spread pine needles and mulch, and clean up limbs and other debris as directed by the supervisor.
Assist with maintenance of pool (if applicable).
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.
Communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
Keep maintenance supervisor informed of items needing maintenance or repair, or situations requiring the supervisor’s knowledge and expertise.
May be required to work additional hours to assist with special events.
Represent Baptist Children’s Homes of NC, Inc. in a professional manner.
Respect the cultural and socioeconomic diversity of staff members and children in care and strives to create a positive relationship within BCH
Participate in the agency’s Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) program as needed
Perform other duties as assigned.