Maintenance Technician

The Arc of Palm Beach County is a dynamic, community-based nonprofit serving and advocating for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our dedicated and caring team members provide support that helps over 3,500 children, teens, and adults to live, learn, work, and thrive. 

Position Summary:

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing ongoing preventative and emergency maintenance tasks for The Arc’s outlying sites as assigned by the Facilities Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain the interior and exterior of all buildings and grounds as directed by Operations leadership and/or the Facilities Manager
• Assist with improving the condition of all interior and exterior of the buildings and grounds. 
• Do inspection for preventative maintenance of all properties, as described in the Preventative Maintenance Check List(s).
  1. Inspect interior and exterior walls and wash and/or paint as necessary.
  2. Inspect all windows and exterior doors and make necessary repairs.
  3. Inspect and repair all interior and exterior light fixtures as necessary.
  4. Inspect and repair all mechanical equipment and appliances
     • Follow manufacturer’s operating and maintenance procedures on all equipment.
     • Inform the Lead and/or Manager if any facility or equipment requires immediate professional assistance in order to repair. 
• Identify and repair as directed any and all structural or superficial damage facilities
• Keep all properties neat and free of debris or hazards.
• Work with other Operation’s Department directors as requested to assist where required: transportation & fleet; logistics; technological repairs or outside contractor liaising; micro-enterprising divisions.
• Move, repair, install, assemble furniture and office equipment as directed.
• Assist in Special Event set-up and tear-down as directed.
• Maintain the ability to meet the physical requirements of this position as related to duties at all times.
• Manage all lawn and landscaping whenever an outside contractor is not scheduled to do so.
• Communicate with Lead and Manager on the status of every WORK ORDER that has been assigned. Take pictures as directed of pre- and post- work on any large repair.  Understand and review WORK ORDER reports and work with Lead and Manager on the quality of the data in the WORK ORDER system. 
• Other duties as assigned by Leadership.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Ability to use a variety of hand tools.
• Ability to operate maintenance equipment such as lawn mowers, trimmers and carpet cleaners.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships staff members.
• Ability to meet drug free workplace and other required background checks.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and team members.
• Maintain professional and courteous demeanor.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members, agencies, vendors, donors and funders.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent combination of education required.

• At least 3 years of experience of any combination in the areas of plumbing, carpentry, painting, home remodeling, home repairs, or electrical repair required.

• Must possess and maintain a current Florida’s Driver’s License and state minimum requirements for auto insurance.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: 

• Regularly sit, stand reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear.
• Ability to bend, carry, climb, grasp, kneel, lift, pull, push, reach, squat, twist, and walk as related to duties of this position.
• crouch, and lift and/or carry office equipment, and boxes up to 50 pounds.
• Occasional driving to project sites, which may include walking, climbing and/or bending to perform inspections and observations.
• Primary working conditions are typical for an indoor/office environment requiring sitting for an extended period of time; frequent use of computers and standard office equipment.

What you can expect from us:

• Affordable Comprehensive Medical Insurance
• FREE Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Life Insurance & Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bonus Days Off the week before New Year's Day
• Holiday, Vacation, PTO
• Retirement Plan
• Professional Development
• Mileage and Cell Phone Stipends
• Referral Bonuses

At The Arc, we are driven by our vision of a community where every person feels welcome, connected, and accepted.