Maintenance Worker

Job Summary/Primary Role: Performs preventative maintenance and repair of facilities and systems to provide a safe, clean, and comfortable working environment.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:  

• Maintains and repairs the physical plant including, electrical, plumbing, irrigation, and well-water systems.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems operations and machinery operations.
• Ability to operate various types of construction equipment.
• Assists departmental efforts in building construction and repair projects; some carpentry experience required.
• Assists in maintaining grounds; mows and trims designated areas with proper equipment.
• Assists in winter snow removal; plowing, shoveling, snow-blowing, salting.
• Coordinates and assists in event set-ups, including on and off campus events.
• Assists with building opening and closing procedures.
• Orders cleaning supplies.
• Assists with building cleaning, including proper use of cleaning chemicals, as needed.
• Facilitates vehicle preventative maintenance services.
• Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned.

Qualifications: 

• Ability to pass background check and all necessary clearances as mandated by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Education: High School diploma or GED
Minimum Prior Experience Required: Previous related experience

Necessary Attributes: 

• Joy-filled personal faith rooted in Jesus Christ and a heart to serve.
• Energetic and deadline oriented.
• Able to work alone or in a team environment.
• Self-disciplined and takes initiative.

Christian Life:  
ABWE is a Christian organization, and it is necessary that employees possess and maintain a lifestyle that is above reproach. Employees are encouraged to participate in staff events including corporate and departmental prayer times and staff meetings and lunches.

All ABWE employees must: 

• Be a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ and able to articulate a personal testimony of salvation.
• Be walking in Christ-like obedience to Biblical standards in ways that evidence a transforming relationship with Jesus Christ, particularly as outlined in ABWE’s Christian Code of Conduct.
• Be a current and active member and/or regular attendee of a like-minded local church that aligns doctrinally with ABWE.
• Be able to fully support ABWE’s mission, vision, core values, doctrinal statement, and ministry philosophy.
• Be able to follow all guidelines set forth in the ABWE Policy Manual and IHQ Staff Handbook.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment can range from moderate/high.