Facilities and Grounds Specialist

First Bankers Trust Company is seeking a dependable and hands-on Facilities & Grounds Specialist to support the maintenance, upkeep, and operational needs of multiple branch locations. This role is responsible for building maintenance, grounds care, inter-branch courier services, and coordination with third-party vendors to ensure bank facilities remain safe, functional, and professional in appearance.

Candidates can expect the following benefits:

• Focus on career development, broad exposures, and learning new things daily
• Opportunities to help others and make a difference in the community
• Opportunities to participate in special interest groups, such as Toastmasters or Young Professionals, or one of our Employee Resource Groups
• Paid vacation time
• Access to a library over 6,000 personal and professional development on-line courses, hosted by Udemy Business
• Participation in our company-wide employee wellness program

The Facilities & Grounds Specialist is responsible for maintaining the appearance, safety, and functionality of bank facilities and grounds across multiple branch locations. This role involves general building maintenance, grounds upkeep, and inter-branch courier services to ensure efficient daily operations and a professional environment for customers and employees.

Mail & Courier Services

• Pick up and deliver mail between branch locations and the Post Office on a daily schedule
• Coordinate weekly inter-branch mail deliveries to outlying locations
• Ensure timely and secure handling of internal and external correspondence

Facilities Maintenance

• Perform general building repairs including minor plumbing, painting, carpentry, and fixture replacement
• Change light bulbs and maintain interior and exterior lighting
• Maintain HVAC filters at branch locations
• Assemble office furniture and perform minor office equipment repairs (desks, drawers, cabinets)
• Change lobby clocks and adjust seasonal décor as needed
• Drill and rekey safety deposit boxes, including lock changes and key management
• Make and manage keys for various locks

Grounds & Exterior Maintenance

• Maintain branch grounds including weed control, shrub trimming, litter removal, and lot maintenance
• Blow off parking lots and maintain exterior appearance of all properties
• Paint parking lot striping and perform minor exterior painting
• Salt sidewalks during winter months
• Ensure exterior lighting is operational in coordination with vendors

Seasonal Responsibilities

Spring/Summer:

• Grounds care and weed control at all bank locations
• Exterior maintenance and painting as needed

Fall/Winter:

• Inspect and maintain parking lot lighting
• Install and remove seasonal decorations
• Salt sidewalks and ensure safe winter access

Vendor Coordination

• Work with third-party vendors including lawn care, HVAC, plumbing, and other service providers
• Coordinate facility service needs and support maintenance scheduling

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment background check
• Prior facilities maintenance, groundskeeping, or building maintenance experience preferred
• Working knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical systems
• Ability to operate basic maintenance tools and equipment
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required
• Ability to lift and move materials up to 100 pounds
• Strong reliability, time management, and independent work ethic

Work Environment

This position requires frequent travel between branch locations. While performing the duties of this job, you will be required to work indoors and outdoors in varying seasonal weather conditions and be capable of physical activity including lifting up to 100 pounds, bending, standing, and walking.

The salary range provided in this job posting represents what the company reasonably expects to pay for the position based on the minimum qualification requirements included at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, individual experience, education, and skill level.

First Bankers Trust Company is an equal opportunity employer and supports diversity in the workplace. Qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Our HR team will reach out to the applicants who meet the qualifications and are most closely aligned with the requirements of the position.

Salary : $18 - $21