Facilities Services Technician FTE

The Facilities Services Technician position is responsible for performing routine building maintenance tasks. This includes but is not limited to tasks in the areas of building and equipment repairs, painting, carpentry, electrical, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and plumbing. The ideal candidate possesses good mechanical abilities, willingness to perform routine tasks, and work with minimal supervision. A preferable candidate has general building maintenance experience or specialized training in HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and painting.

This position reports to the Facilities Services Director/Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspects buildings and other structures to determine functional systems and detect malfunctions and needed mechanical and/or cosmetic repairs.
• Performs minor electrical maintenance to include but not be limited to the replacement or repair of fixtures (e.g. wall switches and outlets, incandescent, fluorescent and LED bulbs and tubes, ballasts, sockets, fuses, minor appliances, cords, etc.) using appropriate hand, power, or specialty tools.
• Performs minor plumbing maintenance (e.g. replacement or repair of leaks in drains, faucets, and toilets, replacing drain hoses on washers and similar devices, etc.).
• Performs minor painting, carpentry, and masonry work (e.g. preparing surfaces and using a brush, sprayer, or roller to apply paints, stains, and varnishes, apply cement patch, install/adjust door closures, and perform repairs to trim/doors).
• Installs, repairs, and/or replaces appliances (e.g. refrigerators, ranges, hoods, microwaves, washer/dryer, etc.)
• Moves, reconfigures, installs and positions furniture for residents and/or staff. (e.g. furniture, wall panels, work surfaces, storage bins, lighting, file cabinets, tables, podiums, and AV equipment, etc.)
• Repairs, modifies, and replaces damaged or missing parts to sheet metal fixtures and equipment (e.g. ducts, diffusers, metal cabinets, doors, covers, framing to provide safe, efficient operation of equipment).
• Replaces and repairs ceiling tiles and ceiling grid systems to correct damaged, stained, or broken tiles.
• Removes blockages to drains and toilets to restore the flow and drainage of wastewater and products using appropriate tools and materials (e.g. hand, electrical and sewer snakes, plunger, etc.).
• Prioritize work orders/work requests and complete them in a timely manner.
• Performs maintenance of sidewalks and building entrances in winter by shoveling snow, spreading salt, and operating snow removal equipment to clear walks and entrances.
• Monitors trash area for waste services; including but not limited to trash rooms, compactors, and recyclable bins to manage them for service pick-up.
• Install, test and or troubleshoot resident personal life safety systems.
• Repair, install, and maintain metal and wood doors, locks, and closures using various hand, power, and specialty tools.
• Performs routine system management, testing, and system response to facility life safety systems including but not limited to fire detection, notification, and suppression systems.
• Responds to facility or environmental emergencies including but not limited to power outages, water events, gas leaks, and elevator emergencies.
• Required to respond to 24-hour emergency calls for assigned work area to perform emergency building or equipment repairs during off-duty hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in a facilities technician, maintenance, or similar position.
• Experience in technical and mechanical problem-solving.
• Ability to work closely with a diverse elderly population handling a variety of requests.
• Ability to understand and contribute to the goals and objectives set by the organization to ensure maximum productivity and efficiency while meeting performance expectations of the department.
• Meet deadlines and ensure the quality of work orders.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; attention to detail, prioritization, organization, and multi-tasking.
• Basic computer skills i.e. email, work management applications, etc.
• Required to participate in the rotating on-call schedule.
  
  Willingness to work overtime hours as needed - Some weekends could be mandatory.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Associates or Technical degree preferred, not required. All relatable experience will be considered.