Operation Kindness is seeking a Maintenance Technician II to join our team! Operation Kindness is a pioneer in Texas for assisting animals in need of veterinary care, companionship and most of all, a home.

We offer a competitive salary with an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 403b plan, generous PTO, paid holidays and more!

Details about the role:

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Reports to the Senior Facilities Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Maintenance Technician II performs a variety of routine, scheduled, and unscheduled semi-skilled maintenance for the facilities and vehicle fleet; ensures that facilities, fleet, and equipment are available for use and consistently maintained in a safe and clean condition. Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to, mechanical, carpentry, painting, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and automotive work. Operates a variety of maintenance tools and equipment; and performs related work as required.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Performs a variety of routine semi-skilled maintenance for shelter facilities, including, but not limited to, mechanical, carpentry, painting, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and automotive trades work.

· Ensures that the facilities and all fleet vehicles are available for use and consistently maintained in a safe and clean condition.

· Troubleshoots equipment for repair. Reports more complex maintenance needs to supervisor or manager.

· Performs routine facility, fleet, and equipment maintenance.

· Follows the Facilities Service Request system and completes all documentation for work performed, in a timely manner.

· Inspects facilities and grounds for safety and security; identifies and reports hazardous conditions and facility maintenance needs to Manager.

· Performs scheduled preventative maintenance tasks for all facilities’ equipment.

· Performs unscheduled maintenance tasks.

· Follows safe working practices and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required.

· Monitor’s inventory, order supplies, and maintain purchase records within authorized budget.

· Maintains records and logs of maintenance activities in the Service Request system.

· Assists and serves as back up to other Facilities employees.

· Assists with special events, as needed.

· Performs other duties as requested or assigned.

· Assists with maintaining preventative maintenance and service ticket request system.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five years of relevant work experience.
• Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Previous Knowledge Requirements

• Methods and techniques used in the operation, repair, and maintenance of facilities and equipment.
• Operational characteristics of a variety of tools and equipment.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Principles and practices of record-keeping.
• Principles and practices for providing high level of customer service.
• Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications.

Ability Requirements

• Perform semi-skilled facility and equipment maintenance.
• Safely and effectively use, operate, and maintain equipment and tools.
• Perform heavy manual labor.
• Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Independently organize work, set priorities, meet deadlines, and follow up on assignments.
• Demonstrate strong customer service skills and establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships.
• Maintain records and files on work performed.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
• Supports Operation Kindness mission and understands how it is organized and functions as a non-profit organization.
• Is able to work professionally and kindly with paid staff members, clients and volunteers.

License and Certification Requirements

• Texas Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record maintained throughout employment.

Physical Demands

• Must possess: strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work, to work around machines, to climb and descend ladders, to operate a variety of tools and equipment, and to operate a motor vehicle; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen and to distinguish colors in wiring; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio.
• Frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards.
• Finger dexterity needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, calculator, and to operate tools and equipment.
• Incumbents in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and inspect work sites.
• Incumbents must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds or heavier weights with assistance and/or the use of proper equipment.

Personal Requirements

• Feels and expresses a genuine liking for animals and for working in an animal care environment.
• Supports Operation Kindness’s mission and understands how it is organized and functions as a non-profit organization.
• Is able to work equally well with staff members, clients, and volunteers.
• Is able to relate well to persons with varied backgrounds and beliefs.
• Has a positive attitude; is open to new ideas.
• Physical Effort: Position requires lifting materials weighting up to 40 lbs.; Position also requires sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
• Working Conditions: May be exposed to unpleasant odors, noises, and animal feces,

May be exposed to bites, scratches, and animal diseases.

A background check and drug screen is part of the hiring process at Operation Kindness.

Operation Kindness is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics or status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person
• Office
• Outdoor work

Work Location: In person