Facility Maintenance Specialist

The Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina is an exciting challenging and rewarding place to work. Our vision: No one goes hungry our Mission:Nourishpeople.Buildsolutions. Connect communities. We are an equal opportunity employer and are known for our core values ofRespect Integrity Compassion Dedication Teamwork and Fun!

The Facility Maintenance Specialist oversees and executes general maintenance and repairs forall Food Bank facilities.

This position is a temporary-to-permanent role with the opportunity for full-time employment based on performance during the first 90 days.

Typical Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday

Job Responsibilities:

Facilitate organizational maintenance tasks (100%)

• Utilizing the Work Order tool and input from supervisor Manager determine facility maintenance issues and organize priorities.
• Conduct work in a safe and appropriate manner.
  
• Work with lead warehouse staff Facilities Maintenance Manager and Operations Manager at each branch to ensure facilities and equipment are maintained in acceptable working order.
  
• Work with Facilities Manager to decide appropriate vendors and negotiate costs and obtain written estimates when applicable.
  
• Ensure all powered tool equipment is kept in good working order and accounted for with operating instructions and provide training for staff.
  
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and Food Bank standard operating procedures. Ensure all hazardous materials are kept in appropriate storage and any relevant SDS documentation is retrieved and filed appropriately.
  

Perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed by people assigned this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Qualifications:

• High school/GED required Post high school education strongly preferred.
• Must have strong mechanical aptitude/skills.
• A minimum of one year of work experience as a facility specialist or technician in a combined warehouse and office setting.
• Must have at least one year of experience working in one of the following disciplines: plumbing HVAC and/or electrical
• Strongly prefer certifications/licenses in one of the following disciplines: plumbing HVAC and electrical.
• Must have a valid NC Class C Drivers License with a clean driving record.
• Must have or be able to obtain a forklift certification.
• Must believe in the mission of the organization.
• Must be able to operate a scissor lift.
  

Physical Requirements:

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.

While performing the essential functions of this position the employee is regularly required to talk hear and interact without deliberate impediment. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand walk reach with arms and hands climb balance and to stoop crouch or crawl.

Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not regard race color religion national origin age sex pregnancy marital status disability genetic information veteran status sexual orientation or any protected class characteristic when seeking to hire. This practice in addition to hiring applies to our recruiting training transfers promotions job benefits pay dismissal practices social and recreational activities and any other term or condition of employment.

We care about our employees our candidates and our community.

As such please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits For You

We help YOU thrive. As a mission-based organization we believe our team needs great support to help deliver on our work to Nourish People Build Solutions and Empower Communities. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical Dental and Vision Plans
• Health Spending Accounts Employer Contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time off: including Holidays Personal Vacation and Sick Time
• 403(b) with 5% Match after 90 days
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• 100% Employer paid STD and LTD Insurance
• 100% Employer paid Group Life Insurance
• Voluntary benefits including Accident and Critical Illness
• Business Travel mileage reimbursement

Required Experience:

Senior IC