Maintenance Technician at First Presbyterian Church of Nashville – Nashville, Tennessee

First Presbyterian Nashville is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for general upkeep of the First Presbyterian Church/Oak Hill School facility including buildings, systems and equipment. The Maintenance Technician performs a wide variety of semi-skilled maintenance work as driven by day-to-day needs. The Maintenance Technician also assists and supports other Facilities staff with completion of their assigned tasks including on-call rotation for Sundays and emergency responses.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Respond to repair/maintenance work orders during the workday, giving priority to emergency calls
• Complete regularly scheduled preventative maintenance assignments
• Assist Facilities staff with event setups and breakdowns on occasion
• Maintain inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies and ensure maintenance workspace and storage areas are clean and well-organized.
• Operate mechanical equipment.
• Ensure all tools and equipment are properly maintained and used appropriately
• Attend all work-related training and assigned meetings
• Rotate on call for emergencies, as scheduled
• Other related duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills

• An active, growing relationship with Jesus Christ, functional knowledge of scripture, familiarity with the Reformed tradition, and an ability to integrate the Christian faith into day-to-day work in a way that brings about a comfortable advancement of the Gospel in relationship with colleagues and others, required.
• Team player, able to work independently, take direction from others & have strong communication skills
• General working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry & sheetrock
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to professionally and safely use small, medium, and heavy equipment and tools required for the execution of assigned tasks.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Position Qualifications
Education: High school or equivalent

Experience:

• Two years maintenance experience, minimum
• Valid Driver's License and acceptable MVR, required
• Both English and Spanish speaking is desirable but not required
• Knowledge and experience managing HVAC mechanical systems is desirable but not required

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This position requires frequent physical activity, including standing for long periods, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds. The use of hands to operate tools and equipment is essential, along with the ability to climb ladders, work from scaffolding, and use electrical lifts. Clear vision is necessary for reading documents, filing, using a computer, and completing other tasks.

The role involves both indoor and outdoor work year-round, including in extreme weather conditions like high/low temperatures, snow, and rain. Employees may encounter loud noises when operating tools or equipment and will be exposed to workplace chemicals such as paint, degreaser, and gasoline. Frequent interruptions from other staff are common and may impact task focus.