Maintenance Technician

For more than 126 years, Epworth has grown and adapted to the individual needs of children and families by providing a safe and nurturing environment, evidence-based practices, and programs across the continuum of care and across the state of South Carolina.

Summary **Perform routine and extensive preventative maintenance and repair procedures

on Epworth buildings, grounds, mechanical equipment, and utility systems** Job Summary

• The employee must frequently lift and/or move more than 100 pounds
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock; and vibration
• Retrieve work orders and document completion
• Document safety and security problems, reporting to the Director of Buildings and Grounds
• Maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures
• Perform outside custodial duties such as lawn care, snow removal etc. as required
• May obtain estimates for supplies, repair parts; orders parts as needed.
• Rotate on call schedule responding to calls within a 30-minute time period
• Follow direction and guidance of immediate supervisor
• Participate as appropriate in the PQI process as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass standard background checks, including: drug screen,

employment physical, SLED, DSS Central Registry and Sex Offenders

Registry

• Knowledge of simple electrical systems
• Knowledge of basic plumbing
• Ability to determine and prioritize task
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one year of

responsible experience in building and mechanical equipment

maintenance and repair; or an acceptable equivalent combination of

education and experience

• Good skill in the use of hand and power tools
• Valid South Carolina Driver's License

Required Skills Valid SC Driver's License with a clean driving record. Ability to frequently lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Flexibility to participate in an on-call rotation of after-hours and weekends. Must be able to pass standard background checks, including drug screen, employment physical, SLED, DSS Central Registry, FBI, and Sex Offenders Registry. Has a belief system and engages in faith practices that are compatible with those of the United Methodist Church.

What Epworth Children's Home Offers Full Time Employees Rewarding Client Focused work environment

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

Company paid life insurance

Voluntary benefits such as STD, LTD, Group life

403(b) with company match

Ample vacation and sick leave

Credit Union

Employee Assistance Program

Career opportunities throughout the state of SC!

Epworth's mission is to serve children, youth, and families through caring, safe, Christian communities, where hurts are healed, hope is nurtured, and faith in God, self, and others is developed.