New Life North: Facilities Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Facilities Maintenance Technician

Department: Facilities

Reports to: Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

Status: Full-time | Hourly

Schedule: Mon Fri, 7:30am 4:00pm rotating Sundays | 40 hours

Supervisory role: No

Last updated: 9.13.24

New Life Church's mission is to make disciples in the Pikes Peak region, by calling people to worship, connect and serve.

To serve New Life Church by providing Maintenance-related services including, but not limited to, plumbing, electrical,

carpentry, and HVAC

• Perform diversified tasks to maintain the New Life Church facilities, both on and off campus, by providing commercial-grade services in the following areas: plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC.
• Performs minor and major repair of all buildings and equipment as well as new construction/installation.
• Performs preventive maintenance procedures on building mechanical equipment on a scheduled basis; inspects belts, check fluid levels, replaces filters, greases bearings, seals, etc.; repair or replaces broken parts.
• Have a general awareness and knowledge of fire/security systems & procedures.
• Monitor lighting (including parking lot), heating and air conditioning to ensure comfort and safety of our guests/staff.
• Perform snow removal including, but not limited to, shoveling; operating plow, snow blower, tractor and skid loader/front end loader; and spreading ice meltrequires exposure to inclement weather for extended periods of time.
• Responsible for 24-hour emergency service as needed, including, but not limited to, fire/security alarms, snow removal, and maintenance emergencies.
• Lead by verbal and physical example supporting Team Leadership through the daily development of the team and its members.
• Support painting and beautification projects
• Run general errands as requested.
• Assist with traffic control in parking lot as requested.
• Attend regular staff meetings and additional meetings when requested.
• Cooperate with the Maintenance Care Administrator by performing any other duties when asked to do so.
• Work in close association with the entire staff to build and maintain a strong team environment and complete the work necessary to fully serve and support the ministries of New Life Church.
• Advance the Kingdom of God by representing Christ at all times in thought, action and speech.
• Demonstrate ongoing financial support of the ministries of New Life Church.

Knowledge:

• Basic principles and techniques of plumbing, wood finishing, painting, electricity, and carpentry
• Basic welding practices and techniques.
• Operational characteristics of mechanical equipment, tools, and supplies used in the area of work assigned.
• Knowledgeable of occupational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in the area of work assigned.
• Operate pallet jack, forklift, scissorlift, etc, as well as snow removal equipment: plow, quad, skid loader, front end loader

Skills:

• Repair plumbing, machinery, and electrical circuitry.
• Computer skills, including familiarity and experience with a variety of software applications, such as: the MS Office suite of applications Word, Access, Publisher, PowerPoint, and Excel. Experience with email, such as MS Outlook.
• Effective organizational, problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• Organizational and office skills.

Abilities:

• Identify problems and implement solutions.
• Ability to read and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to handle constantly changing priorities and demands and work well under pressure.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetical functions.
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated. Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Ability to verbally communicate effectively and tactfully at all levels, both oral and written
• Personable and helpful attitude.
• Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.

Education: Full-time positions - High School Diploma or equivalent required, some college preferred

Experience: Minimum 2 years experience in Facilities Maintenance or the equivalent

NOTE: Job duties may be performed in an office environment, vehicle, classroom, large multi-purpose room, kitchen, storage room, or outdoors in any season. Use of ladders, carts, dollies, hand-trucks, forklift, scissorlift, snow removal equipment may be required.

Physical Dexterity (Psychomotor Abilities) Required for Maintenance Technician Position

• Static Strength - The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
• Stamina - The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting fatigued.
• Trunk Strength - The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.
• Multi-limb Coordination - The ability to coordinate two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the body is in motion.
• Manual Dexterity Adroitness in using the hands.
• Dynamic Strength - The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
• Extent Flexibility - The maximum range of motion possible at a particular joint or series of joints working together.
• Gross Body Equilibrium - The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.

Physical Demands:

• Moderate to considerable physical activity; requires handling of objects up to 50 pounds, standing or walking for extended periods, climbing ladders, bending, and squatting, crawling in tight spaces, and use of protective equipment.
• Work environment may involve some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
• Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Appropriate safety eyewear, earplugs, safety vests, fall protection belts, hard hats, protective gloves, latex gloves, respiratory protection and back-support belts are available and should be worn by all Maintenance staff when engaged in activities requiring such safety gear.

This description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with this job. It is intended to reflect the principal job elements essential for making compensation and employment decisions.

I have read and understood the requirements for this position and I can perform the essential responsibilities for this position.

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