General Maintenance Worker

Job DescriptionJob Description

Overview:
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary is a multidenominational, evangelical graduate school committed to equipping Christian leaders to think theologically, engage globally, and live biblically. With nearly 1,400 students across campuses in Massachusetts, North Carolina, Florida, and online, Gordon-Conwell’s student body represents more than eighty-five denominations and fifty countries. The seminary offers master’s and doctoral programs—delivered in English, Spanish, and Portuguese—that combine academic excellence, spiritual formation, and a deep commitment to Scripture. Its 12,000 alumni serve Christ through ministry in the church, the academy, and the workplace. Gordon-Conwell is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools, the New England Commission of Higher Education, and the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs.

Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Director of Operations, this position supports the mission of the Seminary by maintaining campus grounds through landscaping, general maintenance, and other facility responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:
1. General Maintenance: Focus on the day-to-day maintenance and upkeep of interior and exterior spaces on the Charlotte campus. Maintains outdoor spaces by weeding, mulching, planting, trimming, watering, and fertilizing. Cleans walkways, seating areas, and signage; pressure washes surfaces; removes litter; checks for hazards; performs touch-up painting; and maintains outdoor lighting.

2. Landscaping: Plans and designs garden layouts, selects and installs plants, and maintains landscaped areas through watering, fertilizing, pruning, and mulching. Handles plant health care, removes overgrowth, refreshes soil and mulch, and updates designs to improve appearance and functionality.

3. Secure Campus: Responsible for securely closing the facility on Monday evenings, ensuring all occupants have left, locking doors and windows, shutting down equipment, turning off lights, inspecting for maintenance or safety issues, securing entrances.

4. Compliance and Prevention Support: Assists in maintaining a safe, compliant, and well-functioning facility by supporting adherence to building codes, safety regulations, and health standards. Provides routine inspection support, helps with preventative maintenance, and contributes to general repairs. Responsibilities include assisting with the servicing of critical systems, addressing minor electrical, plumbing, and structural needs, and helping maintain accurate maintenance records to support audits and inspections

5. Events Coordination: Coordinates set up and breakdown of events and classes, including arranging furniture and staging. Coordinates with staff, ensures proper storage and cleanup, and reports damage.

6. Other Tasks as Assigned: This role requires flexibility and the ability to step into various facility positions occasionally to ensure uninterrupted operations. Tasks may include answering phones and monitoring building access. Cross training will be provided as necessary.

Key Competencies
• Technical Skills: Must possess the ability to operate powered equipment and hand tools, set up/take down furniture and equipment, and must be physically capable of lifting 25 pounds.
• General Maintenance: Must have the appropriate knowledge of machines and tools including their design, use, and maintenance; Must have the ability to coordinate general and preventative maintenance. (e.g., painting, HVAC pm, electrical, plumbing, grounds).
• Landscaping: Experience and creativity with plants, flowers, and garden beds.
• Customer Service: Strong customer service skills with the ability to demonstrate empathy with students, coworkers, and constituents.
• Communication: Strong oral and writing communication skills; Proficient computer skills in word processing, spreadsheet development and internet access.
• Knowledge and Discernment: Must be capable to make decisions independently and problem-solve. Strong time and project management skills while balancing multiple priorities; Creativity in use of limited resources (e.g., purchasing choices, engagement of volunteers).
• Clear understanding of the mission of the Seminary and willingness to abide by the Community Life Statement of GCTS.

Education & Experience
• At least 3 years of experience in general maintenance work, lawn and field care required.
• At least 1 year of basic computer knowledge required.
• High School diploma required.

Application Process

Please apply through Gordon-Conwell’s Career Center available here:
https://www.gordonconwell.edu/employment/

Please include these documents in either Microsoft Word or PDF formats:

• A current resume required.
• A cover letter addressed to Jim Carlson, Director of Operations, explaining your interest in the position .

No hard copy materials, please. Opportunities to interview will be made available at the search committee’s initiative. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.