Facilities Technician

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Property Manager, the Facility technician, individually or in a team, performs all necessary inspections and repairs.

• Conduct a monthly facility review to identify necessary facility maintenance and repair needs. Complete the appropriate monthly report and submit it to the Director of Operations and Program Director in a timely manner.
• Executes all tasks with care and attention.
• Completes all repairs in a timely way.
• Reports all emergency facility problems to the Director of Operations immediately.
• Carries a beeper/cell phone (provided by the agency) 24 hours 7 days a week for emergency facility problems, consult with the Director of Operations immediately, and provide appropriate follow-up.
• Knows the physical facility's contractual requirements, including the kitchen, as is required by appropriate funding sources. Report to the Director of Operations/Program Director when the facility is near or has lapsed in any of these areas.
• Identify and follow through with all preventative maintenance needs such as seasonal facility needs, i.e., servicing boilers, replacing air conditioning filters, building winterization, fire extinguisher, and smoke detector needs and/or replacement.
• Works safely, using all appropriate health and safety precautions when performing tasks.
• Works as a team member with all coworkers.
• Attends supervision, meetings, and training as assigned.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A high school degree, GED, or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum of three to four years of experience in building maintenance and janitorial duties.
• Some formal training in building maintenance and construction with the ability to diagnose and solve simple technical issues, including but not limited to minor repairs, carpentry, and painting.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• CPR and First aid are required within 3 months of hire.
• AED preferred.
• OSHA license is a plus.
• Sensitivity and patience when working with the homeless, persons living with a mental health condition, and the substance abuse population are a plus.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to efficiently use various power and hand tools in a safe manner.
• Knowledge of a variety of building maintenance, repair, and janitorial procedures, techniques, and safety