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: Nourish people. Build solutions. Connect communities. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and are known for our core values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Dedication, Teamwork, and Fun! The Facility Maintenance Specialist oversees and executes general maintenance and repairs for all 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: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm | Monday – Friday Job Responsibilities Utilize the Work Order tool and input from the supervisor/manager to 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, 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. 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 plumbing, HVAC, and/or electrical disciplines. Strongly prefer certifications/licenses in plumbing, HVAC, and electrical. Must have a valid NC Class C driver’s license with a clean driving record. Must have or be able to obtain 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, or sexual orientation 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. Benefits 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr