Building Maintenance Technician

Overview
This position is responsible for all on-site maintenance of building and grounds, accomplished by this individual with the assistance of other paid employees, volunteers and/or outside contractors.The individual will open the building for use by the Preschool and other functions, perform routine plumbing, electrical, mechanical, carpentry, and general maintenance projects not requiring a trade license, and ensure operation of building systems such as the boiler, thermostats, alarms, sump pumps, HVAC, and lawn equipment.

Duties

• Overall responsibility for all on site maintenance of building and grounds, accomplished by this individual with the assistance of other paid employees, volunteers and/or outside contractors. Physical Plant Chair or designee is to be kept regularly informed of maintenance issues and the use of all contractors.
• Perform routine plumbing, electrical, mechanical, carpentry, and general maintenance projects not requiring a trade license such as repairing lights and plumbing fixtures and ensuring proper operation of building systems such as the boiler, thermostats, alarms, sump pumps, HVAC, and lawn equipment. Some high ladder maintenance work and heavy lifting (up to 50 pounds) is required.
• Assist in special projects (painting, minor carpentry, setting up for special events, etc.), and be able to establish work priorities based on importance, urgency, and time available.
• Perform all work with safety of all as a first priority. Watching out for the safety of preschool children and report and intervene on observed unsafe conditions or work by employees, volunteers and contractors.
• Individual is expected to become familiar and abide with the responsibilities in the Child Protection and Adult Protection Policies, and assure the safety and welfare of the children.
• Participate on the Concord Safety Committee, with guidance by the Concord Safety Officer. Committee responsibilities will include walk-around safety audits held during normal working hours, and safety committee meetings, to be held at least quarterly, when held during normal working hours.
• Maintain a facility records file in S101 office desk, including operations manuals, warranty information, and maintenance history of facility and systems. Utilize the Facilities Manual to guide preventative maintenance activiess. . Identify areas for correction and update to the Chair of the Physical Facilities and Technology Committee.
• Emergency Building Problem Response: If the Building Maintenance Technician is on site, he/she will decide the appropriate action in terms of handling the problem or calling in an outside contractor, and will notify the Physical Plant Chair or his/her designee of the action taken. If the Building Maintenance Technician is not on site, then both he/she and the Physical Plant Chair or his/her designee will be notified to respond to the problem. If both are available, then they will discuss how to deal with the problem.

Terms of employment

• Concord is an alcohol-free and drug-free working environment
• Hours: 20 hours/week; five 4-hour days, Monday-Friday, 6:30-10:30am
• The wage rate is negotiable, around $21.00/hr.
• While Concord does not pay overtime at a premium rate, opportunities for additional work beyond the 20 hours may be available occasionally by mutual agreement for special events or projects for additional pay at the regular pay rate. Perhaps 10 hours per week extra may be required for grounds maintenance during the growing season.
• 2 weeks vacation, prorated in the first year depending on start date. Ability to carry over up to 5 unused vacation days to subsequent years. Friday is a crucial day for setup over the weekend, so on which vacation days be avoided when possible.
• 9 paid designated holidays per year, 2 paid personal holidays.
• 12 days of paid Sick leave accumulated to a maximum of 36 days. Useable only for time off for illness or care for an immediate family member.
• Eligible for employee contributions to a 403b account after 12 months of employment with church matching contributions up to a maximum of 7% of gross pay.
• 30% discount on tuition for Concord Preschool.
• Dental and vision insurance is offered at employee option and expense. No medical insurance is offered.

Reporting structure:

• The person in this position reports to the Pastor, Chief of Staff. The person looks to the Chair of the Physical Facilities and Technology Committee for functional guidance.
• Key contacts for daily task priorities are the Director of the Preschool and the Church Office Administrator.
• Other constituents that provide input on work assignments and priorities include the Director of Youth and Family Ministries and Minister of Music.

If have questions, contact Concord at info@concordpc.org.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Wilmington, DE 19803 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Wilmington, DE 19803: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21