Get to know Thompson!

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 our clients (ages 0-18) and their families, both virtually and in person. Our values are Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring and Integrity.

What will you do as a Maintenance Worker?

• As a Maintenance Worker in the Facilities department you will 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 partner with other teams members. You will work Monday-Friday from 8:00am until 5:00pm.

What does this position offer?

• 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

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be punctual, arrive on time, and prepared
• Learn and utilize the organization’s systems, processes and procedures as instructed
• Display a high degree of being open to coaching/feedback regarding performance and areas of improvement
• Contribute to a positive team culture through your actions, attitude, and communication
• Consistently deliver excellent customer service to your clients/customers
• Conduct yourself in the highest standards of ethics and integrity while displaying emotional intelligence in your day to day work with customers, peers, and leadership
• Represent the organization internally and externally through your communication and conduct
• Display trauma informed practices and principles in your interactions with customers, with peers and with leadership
• Complete all needed maintenance as spelled out in the daily, weekly, monthly and yearly agency maintenance plan.
• Complete/fill daily maintenance requests from all programs.
• Assist Resource Development as needed with special projects, pickups and volunteer projects.
• Ability to work as a partner with other team members.
• Assist the Chief Facilities Officer and Maintenance Coordinator with assessing and scheduling needed maintenance per the agency maintenance plan.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned by the Maintenance Coordinator and Chief Facilities Officer.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

• 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

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.

The above statements reflect the usual responsibilities and principal functions of the position and shall not be construed as a complete description of all the work requirements that may be inherent or added to the position.

You’re the right fit for the Maintenance Worker position if…

• You have a passion for working in Facilities Maintenance
• You enjoy knowing you’re making an IMPACT on the lives of others
• EXCELLENCE, INNOVATION, COMMITMENT, CARING, AND INTEGRITY are important to you

If your qualifications meet the requirements of the job and you want to be part of a winning culture, don’t delay! 

Apply at thompsoncff.org where we are strengthening Children, Families, and Communities!

Thompson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thompson participates in E-Verify