Facilities and Grounds Specialist

FIRST BANKERS TRUST GROUP • Quincy, IL

22h • $18 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

First Bankers Trust Company is seeking a dependable and hands-on Facilities & Grounds Specialist to support the maintenance, upkeep, and operational needs of multiple branch locations. This role is responsible for building maintenance, grounds care, inter-branch courier services, and coordination with third-party vendors to ensure bank facilities remain safe, functional, and professional in appearance. The Facilities & Grounds Specialist is responsible for maintaining the appearance, safety, and functionality of bank facilities and grounds across multiple branch locations. This role involves general building maintenance, grounds upkeep, and inter-branch courier services to ensure efficient daily operations and a professional environment for customers and employees.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment background check
• Ability to operate basic maintenance tools and equipment
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required
• Ability to lift and move materials up to 100 pounds
• Strong reliability, time management, and independent work ethic

Nice To Haves

• Prior facilities maintenance, groundskeeping, or building maintenance experience preferred
• Working knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical systems

Responsibilities

• Mail & Courier Services Pick up and deliver mail between branch locations and the Post Office on a daily schedule
• Coordinate weekly inter-branch mail deliveries to outlying locations
• Ensure timely and secure handling of internal and external correspondence
• Facilities Maintenance Perform general building repairs including minor plumbing, painting, carpentry, and fixture replacement
• Change light bulbs and maintain interior and exterior lighting
• Maintain HVAC filters at branch locations
• Assemble office furniture and perform minor office equipment repairs (desks, drawers, cabinets)
• Change lobby clocks and adjust seasonal décor as needed
• Drill and rekey safety deposit boxes, including lock changes and key management
• Make and manage keys for various locks
• Grounds & Exterior Maintenance Maintain branch grounds including weed control, shrub trimming, litter removal, and lot maintenance
• Blow off parking lots and maintain exterior appearance of all properties
• Paint parking lot striping and perform minor exterior painting
• Salt sidewalks during winter months
• Ensure exterior lighting is operational in coordination with vendors
• Spring/Summer: Grounds care and weed control at all bank locations
• Exterior maintenance and painting as needed
• Fall/Winter: Inspect and maintain parking lot lighting
• Install and remove seasonal decorations
• Salt sidewalks and ensure safe winter access
• Vendor Coordination Work with third-party vendors including lawn care, HVAC, plumbing, and other service providers
• Coordinate facility service needs and support maintenance scheduling

Benefits

• Focus on career development, broad exposures, and learning new things daily
• Opportunities to help others and make a difference in the community
• Opportunities to participate in special interest groups, such as Toastmasters or Young Professionals, or one of our Employee Resource Groups
• Paid vacation time
• Access to a library over 6,000 personal and professional development on-line courses, hosted by Udemy Business
• Participation in our company-wide employee wellness program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED