Facilities Maintenance Specialist

Company: The Arc Gateway Inc
Location: Pensacola
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: COMPANY OVERVIEW: Since 1954, The Arc Gateway has been dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As a trusted non-profit organization serving the greater Pensacola area, we offer life-enhancing programs that empower those we support to pursue their dreams and reach their full potential. Our mission is rooted in celebrating abilities, fostering independence, and creating meaningful opportunities for every individual we serve. SUMMARY: The Facilities Maintenance Specialist plays an essential role in ensuring that The Arc Gateway’s facilities remain safe, clean, and fully operational for the individuals we serve, as well as for staff and visitors. This hands-on position is responsible for a broad range of routine maintenance tasks and repairs, addressing minor to moderate facility needs, performing preventative maintenance, and completing general grounds upkeep across multiple agency locations. The role also supports the overall mission of The Arc Gateway by carrying out additional duties as assigned. Working across diverse settings, the Facilities Maintenance Specialist contributes directly to the smooth and efficient operation of our nonprofit organization. With an emphasis on cost-effective solutions and service efficiency, this position helps maintain high facility standards while remaining mindful of budget considerations. Success in this role requires a self-driven individual with strong time-management skills who can work independently, stay organized, and take initiative. The ideal candidate is proactive in identifying needs and completing tasks with minimal direction. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following, other duties may be assigned: Perform general maintenance and repairs across agency buildings, grounds, and equipment, including tasks related to electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and HVAC systems within scope of expertise Prioritize daily work orders and implement preventative maintenance schedules to ensure timely, cost-effective service Collaborate with the Chief Advancement Officer (CAO), to evaluate, plan, and recommend major repairs, replacements, and capital improvement projects Coordinate and oversee vendor services, ensuring quality workmanship and compliance with agency policies, budgets, and timelines Conduct routine inspections of building systems and equipment, documenting findings and completed work Identify opportunities to streamline operations, reduce costs, and extend the lifespan of facility assets through proactive care Respond promptly to emergency maintenance issues and safety concerns Maintain inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies; recommend purchases or repairs as needed · Promote a culture of safety by following established health, safety, and environmental protocols SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Requirements: QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to pass Level 2 fingerprint background check, ( https://info.flclearinghouse.com ) , Dept. of Children and Families abuse registry check, and local law enforcement check, Affidavit of Good Moral Character. Must pass a drug screen Must be 21 years of age, have valid driver's license, a good driving record and proof of vehicle insurance and registration with a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: · High school diploma or equivalent required. · At least two years of hands-on facilities maintenance experience preferred. · Solid working knowledge of general building systems, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and grounds maintenance. · Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, ladders, and other maintenance equipment. · Strong problem-solving abilities with the capacity to evaluate maintenance needs and propose cost-effective solutions. · Effective organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, multi-site environment. · Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, supervisors, and external vendors. · Demonstrated commitment to the mission of The Arc Gateway and sensitivity to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. · Familiarity with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations and/or prior experience working with the I/DD community preferred. LANGUAGE SKILLS : Ability to read and correctly interpret the maintenance requests, and respond to common inquiries or complaints from persons served. Ability to effectively present information to top management during the Facilities Manager’s absence. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS : Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent. REASONING ABILITY : Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS : The successful completion of Zero Tolerance, and HIPAA certifications will be required, in which The Arc Gateway provides. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will perform frequent physical activity including walking, standing, lifting, climbing, and exposure to varying weather conditions. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required for emergency maintenance needs. Working Hours : Requires a flexible schedule with a minimum of 40 hours per week, generally consistent with the Monday through Friday program hours. Occasional nights, weekends and holidays when emergencies arise.

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