What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Technician position at Housing Benefits?
Description
At Families in Transition, we’re on a mission to Prevent and Break the Cycle of Homelessness. Our mission moves us to empower people and we do that by providing dignified housing, by delivering comprehensive and innovative solutions, by developing collaborative relationships with our clients and partners, and by creating opportunities for donors and volunteers committed to making a difference where they live and work. Families in Transition is currently looking for a Facilities Associate to join our team!
Job Summary: Supports the facilities department by cleaning, maintaining, and repairing mechanical equipment, systems and spaces throughout Families in Transition owned and operated properties.
Available shifts: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm.
Benefits:
- Generous PTO policy, accrual beginning on date of hire
- 9 paid holidays
- Medical insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Employer paid Life and Disability Insurance
- 401k plan
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Verizon wireless cell phone discount
- Working Advantage/ Tickets at Work benefit program
- 30% employee discount at Outfitters Thrift Store
*Families In Transition is equal employment opportunity employer*
Requirements
Minimum Requirements (Education/Experience/Certificates/Licenses):
- Requires a High School Diploma or GED.
- Requires the ability to travel to various Families in Transition locations.
- Minimum 1-3 years of property maintenance experience, including experience with residential unit turnovers.
- Ability to work independently and with little if any supervision. Ability to work in a team environment with other cross functional staff. Ability to coach and teach others in a positive manner.
- Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, pull and move objects up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work in cold and hot environments.
- Ability to work with hand tools and mechanical tools.
- Ability to endure periods of heavy workload or stress with frequent interruptions and respond appropriately to unexpected situations.
- Ability to communicate effectively and establish a cooperative, collaborative working environment. Ability to accept constructive feedback.
- Ability to read blueprints and drawings, small data and figures, and the ability to pick up small defects.
- Ability to plan and perform diversified duties requiring extensive knowledge of building maintenance trades. Ability to exercise good judgement in the analysis of facts and conditions to problem solve situations.
- Strong customer service skills and the ability to defuse situations.
- Past experience with customer service and/or dealing directly with clients.