The Maintenance Technician oversees and supports all maintenance of Opportunity Council facilities, grounds, and agency vehicles throughout Whatcom County.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans, coordinates or performs maintenance activities to keep all facilities and grounds in good order.
• Performs quarterly inspections of all properties.
• Serves as primary contact for routine work and emergency situations.
• Assist with activities related to keeping Opportunity Council vehicles in working order and supplied with safety documents in case of accident.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with vendors and contractors who provide services in support of facilities.
• Builds and maintains relationships with staff and/or community partners.
• Maintains program/service records.
• Performs data entry and tracking.
• Maintains specialized knowledge and/or certifications.
• Assesses needs based on program requirements.
• Provides technical training and education to practitioners, community partners, or clients.
• Performs project management.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Special Requirements:

• Must have Washington State driver's license at time of hire.
• Required to provide five (5) year driving history/abstract prior to first day of employment. Must be insurable under Opportunity Council's insurance for duration of employment in this position.

Remote Work: This position is full-time on-site and not remote work eligible.
Essential Employee: This position is an essential employee who ensures the continuity of critical functions and business operations at Opportunity Council. This position will be expected to report to work on-site even if Opportunity Council is otherwise closed for services and operations due to weather, public health emergency, or similar event.
Working Conditions: Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions. May require working on rooftops and other potentially hazardous areas, such as around electrical wiring. May be exposed to dusty, wet, and muddy environments. Requires travel within the agency’s service area; occasionally requires driving in adverse weather conditions.

Benefits@Opportunity Council

Opportunity Council offers the following benefits to eligible employees:

• Paid time off earned on an accrual basis (vacation, sick, personal holidays)
• Paid time off for wellness needs
• Employer-paid holidays (13 in 2023)
• Employer-paid HDHP and low-cost traditional health care options
• HSA and FSA, subject to plan terms
• Eligibility for Critical Illness coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan (5% employer contribution)
• Eligibility for health coverage for legal dependents
• Eligibility for employee/family dental and vision coverage
• Voluntary benefits such as life insurance, long-term disability, long-term care and personal legal services

Opportunity Council is a private, non-profit Community Action Agency serving homeless and low-income families and individuals. Our mission is to help people improve their lives through education, support, and direct assistance while advocating for just and equitable communities. For over 50 years we have offered a broad scope of services that range from addressing immediate and crisis-oriented needs (food, emergency shelter, eviction-prevention) to longer-term programs that promote self-sufficiency in our community (early childhood education, home weatherization). For more details, please visit our website at https://www.oppco.org.