Facilities Maintenance Technician

Answers In Genesis Group - Petersburg, KY

Full-time

Petersburg, KY

About the position

The Facilities Maintenance Technician at Answers in Genesis is responsible for the upkeep and repair of machines, equipment, and general office appliances across the property. This role involves a variety of tasks both indoors and outdoors, including maintenance of buildings, carpentry, painting, pest control, and landscaping. The technician is expected to embody the organization's core values and contribute to a service-oriented culture, impacting others positively through their work.

Responsibilities

• Promote the mission and standards of Answers in Genesis.
• Create a SERVE culture environment in all work done.
• Approach all tasks with a second mile mindset.
• Prioritize personal integrity in all interactions and assignments.
• Uphold the Quality Service Standards of Safety, Hospitality, Presentation and Efficiency.
• Work with the overall development of a SERVE culture.
• Carry out all duties necessary in resolving reactionary activities and report the need for further maintenance and safety to supervising staff.
• Ensure the proper use of all tools in the workshop for cutting, bending, and welding of equipment.
• Carry out detailed evaluation of workshop equipment to ensure they are in good condition for proper functioning.
• Assist other workers in different phases of building, construction, and general maintenance and review works performed by them to ensure they are in good condition.
• Carry out repairs on ceilings, floors, and walls by combining plaster or spackle and painting.
• Take out damaged sheets and replace them with sheet rock and finishing seams.
• Inspect equipment such as refrigerators and air conditioners for proper cleaning, speed, temperature, and adequate lubrication.
• Ensure proper repair and finishing of doors, desks, tables, chairs, and other furniture to ensure comfort of staff and visitors.
• Repair and change locks in the building and perform complex lock servicing to ensure maximum safety.
• Perform the installation and repairs of fire and emergency alarms and other appliances used in emergencies.
• Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Interpersonal relationship skills: friendly and courteous with others.
• Attention to details: eyes on good maintenance standards, costs, safety.
• Strength: ability to handle and carry heavy loads.
• Resilient: capable of working in all weather conditions.
• Availability: willingness to work weekends, evenings, holidays, and varying hours.
• Problem-solving skills: ability to multitask and think quickly under pressure.
• Speaking skills: accurately communicates with guests and other employees.
• Stamina: willing to work long hours.
• Faith-based: must agree with and be able to sign our Statement of Faith.
• Committed: maintains a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Faithful: regularly attends a local Bible-believing church.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous experience performing general maintenance preferred.

Benefits

• Opportunities for spiritual, personal, and professional development.