Jobs at Greensboro Urban Ministry (Now Hiring) — 2 open

Description

Application Instructions: Resume is required for job application submission. Only job applications submitted online will be accepted. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled - tentative start date in early August 2026.

Organization: Greensboro Urban Ministry provides opportunities for housing solutions, safe shelter, food, and support services year-round for residents of the greater Greensboro community. Founded in 1967, Greensboro Urban Ministry is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization serving Guilford County, North Carolina.

Our Mission: To express the love of God to our neighbors in need by offering food, shelter, and solutions.

Our Vision: Stable lives for our neighbors.

Our Core Values:

• We welcome all through an open door where neighbors can connect, serve, and grow.
• We love our neighbors with compassion, recognizing that no individual is greater than another.
• We inspire people to initiate personal change while meeting them where they are.
• We understand that sometimes hope is the ultimate gift.
• We value the resources entrusted to our care, and we steward them carefully.
• We believe our community is strongest when nonprofits, faith communities, government, and neighbors work together.

To learn more, please visit Greensboro Urban Ministry's website.

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Program/Department: Facilities

Reports to: Director of Facilities and Operations

FLSA Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt, Hourly

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Position Summary: The Maintenance Technician reports to the Director of Facilities and Operations and supports maintaining Greensboro Urban Ministry’s (GUM) real estate portfolio, including multiple shelter programs/locations and a large multi-service site. The Maintenance Technician will work with GUM’s internal operations team to address building system needs, maintenance, repairs, and refurbishment. Performs maintenance and repairs related to buildings, grounds, and equipment in one or more areas, such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, painting, and grounds.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. Must be available for on-call after hours work on a rotating basis.

Pay Rate: $21.00-$24.00/Hour

Essential Functions:

• Perform building maintenance and repairs at the direction of the Director of Facilities and Operations.
• Must be willing to make building repairs to include painting, plumbing, minor electrical, carpentry and preventative maintenance on HVAC and life safety systems.
• Working with the Director of Facilities and Operations daily to ensure that safety and security are a priority.
• Be available for on-call after-hours work on a rotating basis.
• Must have own tools.
• Must be punctual and dependable.

Other Functions:

• Must be able to travel to other local properties to do building maintenance and repairs as the need arises at the direction of the Director of Facilities and Operations. Must have own reliable transportation.
• Must be familiar with running projects and working with contractors when the Director of Facilities and Operations is not available.
• Other duties as the Director of Facilities and Operations may deem necessary.
• Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Equipment Used:

• Tools and equipment such as screwdrivers, wrenches, hammers, various power tools, etc.

Working Conditions:

• General office environment, exposure to computer screen
• Warehouse environment, hot/cold temperatures, dust, truck fumes
• Requires both inside and outside work, including getting on roofs.

Requirements

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of experience preferred.
• Valid Driver's License required.

Other Requirements:

• Speaking, standing, sitting, walking, driving, writing, keyboarding, and problem solving.
• Knowledge of property, kitchen, and warehouse equipment.
• Judgment and initiative are required in analyzing and evaluating situations.
• Must be able to climb a step ladder.
• Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs. and request assistance when lifting, when necessary, from staff.

Key Competencies:

• Knowledge of standard tools, materials, methods, and practices involved in building maintenance and repair including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and painting.

Full-Time Employee Benefits: Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, supplemental insurance, 401K retirement plan, paid sick and vacation leave, and 11 observed holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Greensboro Urban Ministry is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based on the following protected classes: age (40 and over), race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, AIDS/HIV status, possession of sickle cell trait or hemoglobin C trait, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.