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Fleet Coordinator/Small Engine Mechanic

Givens Highland Farms - Black Mountain, NC

Why join Givens? Givens Communities continues to be a positive force and advocate for older adults. We have a mission to expand the possibilities of aging by improving lives through communities, services, and outreach. Givens Communities promotes Inclusion and Belonging by aligning our words with actions so that everyone is welcomed and treated with dignity and respect. We continuously look for innovative approaches to achieve our sustainability goals and practices to protect our natural resources. Our collective mindset is to ensure the communities remain forward thinking and progressive as our residents seek a purpose driven life. Purpose. Passion. Possibilities.

What you'll get:

  • Three major medical health insurance plans to choose from with dental and vision coverage at no additional cost
  • Free short-term disability, life insurance, & access to our employee assistance program
  • Boot & uniform allowances
  • Paid time off (PTO) w/ immediate access to 5 PTO days before your 90 days!
  • Referral bonus program
  • 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% matching
  • Educational assistance & professional development opportunities
  • Flexible spending account (FSA) & access to AFLAC & Prudential Life insurance products
  • Fast-growing nonprofit with tons of advancement opportunities
  • Plus so much more! 

Givens Highland Farms is hiring a full-time Fleet Coordinator/Small Engine Mechanic to join our Grounds team! The primary purpose of your position is to maintain the appearance of the campus so that it is presentable at all times and to assure that the highest degree of quality care can be provided to our residents and their surrounding environment.

What you'll do:

  • In coordination with the Facilities Director, responsible for vehicle/equipment procurement and maintenance
  • Obtain DOT number for busses and maintain compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requirements for both inner-state travel and intra-state travel
  • Ensure registration, licenses, and inspections are up to date and recorded properly
  • Possess the ability to safely operate a wide variety of small equipment and heavy machinery
  • Set up maintenance schedules to ensure vehicles/equipment are kept in top condition
  • Manage the contracting and/or outsourcing of specific maintenance functions or operations
  • Coordinate with vehicle/equipment operator to provide orientation and training
  • Possess the ability to safely operate a wide variety of small equipment and heavy machinery
  • Performs any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned on an as-needed basis by an authorized supervisor.

What you'll need:

  • Must have, as a minimum, six months experience in a grounds worker capacity, or related field
  • Previous experience with heavy machinery not required, but preferred
  • High School GED or equivalent is preferred
  • Must possess a valid North Carolina Driver’s License
  • Must be able to work in all weather conditions including, but not limited to, winter weather and 95 degree heat
  • Must have patience, cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, as well as the ability to handle residents, staff, and visitors, based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning

Compensation is $24.00 - $26.50 per hour, based on experience, plus our comprehensive benefits package!

Still curious about what Givens is all about? It's kind of a long story, but at our core, we're a senior housing organization with a lot of heart and committed to providing housing to seniors of all socioeconomic backgrounds across WNC for more than 40 years. We already have four communities (two life plan communities and two affordable communities) with plans for many more in the coming years. 

 

 

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