Maintenance Worker

About the role

Thompson was founded in 1886 as an orphanage and has grown into an organization operating across the Carolinas, Florida, Tennessee, and Kentucky. Thompson's continuum of care encompasses three domains: prevention, mental health services, and foster care. All Thompson programs are trauma-informed and evidence-based/evidence-informed with the intention of building resilience in clients (ages 0-18) and their families, both virtually and in person. Our values are Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring, and Integrity.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and daily, monthly, yearly upkeep of the agencies buildings and grounds.
• A typical day as a Maintenance Worker will include completing /filling all daily maintenance requests from all programs, assisting the Resource Development as needed with special projects, pickups, and volunteer projects. The ability to work as a partner with other teams members.
• Work Monday-Friday from 8:00am until 5:00pm.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid North Carolina Driver License and meet any credentialing, licensing, and privileging standards as it pertains to the department you are in.
• Education requirement for this individual contributor role is: General maintenance and repair experience required in the fields of Buildings, grounds, Heat/AC, Plumbing, electrical etc.
• Must be able to lift 75+lbs on a consistent basis. Also must be able to lift, pull, push, carry, climb, work in and out doors etc.
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience in Maintenance/Facilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite application software.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Benefits

• Starting Pay Range: $19.00-$25 Hourly
• Fantastic full-time benefits...
• 3 weeks paid time off (PTO) first year plus 10 paid holidays!
• Health, Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Life insurance options
• 401K Match
• Education Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus
• Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through FAFSA after 10 years of service
• Eligibility to apply for the state loan repayment program that repays up to $50,000 of student loans
• Paid time off for volunteering in the community
• Free EAP services
• Mileage Reimbursement
• iPhone and Laptop provided for eligible roles
• Multiple opportunities for growth

Physical Requirements

I attest that I am physically capable of sustained, physical exertion and have no physical disability or condition (i.e., recent surgery, back or joint problems, obesity, arthritis, heart condition) that would prevent me from participating in the physical requirements of this position.