Facilities Maintenance Technician

Asian Health Services, founded in 1974, provides health, social, and advocacy services for all regardless of income, insurance status, immigration status, language, or culture. Our approach to wellbeing focuses on “whole patient health,” which is why we provide more than primary care services, including mental health, case management, nutrition, and dental care to more than 50,000 patients in English and 15 languages: Korean, Lao, Burmese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Mien, Karen, Mongolian, Karenni, Tagalog, Khmer, and Vietnamese. We offer medical, dental, and mental health services for all ages.

Job Summary:

The Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining the operations of all Asian Health Services’ buildings, ensuring that fixtures, furniture and equipment are in optimal condition and supporting all facility-related services. This role includes conducting regular inspections, addressing maintenance needs, collaborating with vendors and assisting with special projects as required. 

• Opensbuildings at the start of daily operations.
• Serveas an additional contactforjanitorialservices,airconditioningmaintenanceandpest management providers.
• Conduct regular inspections of buildings to ensure all fixtures,furniture and equipment are functioning properly. This includes -
• Lighting systems (emergency, flood, exit and work lights).
• Exterior exits, fire exits, stairwells, walkways and sidewalks.
• Plumbing, including drinking fountains.
• Fire safety equipment (extinguishers, alarms, sprinklers).
• HVAC system, boiler equipment, mechanical room, burglar system, elevators, and all electrical systems.
• Roof, roofd rains and alley drains for debris.
• Assists withorperform maintenance tasks to minimize the need for external contractors or sub contractors.
• Maintain an organized inventory of supplies and parts and manage the ordering and stocking of housekeeping and building maintenance materials.
• Clean areas not covered by janitorial service contractors.
• Move trash bins/receptacles to the designated trashroom.
• Log and report all facilities maintenance activities, providing daily updates as needed.
• Reports any maintenance or repair needs to the Facilities Supervisor or Senior Facilities Manager by completing the appropriate requisition forms. 
• Maintains a well-organized shop and ensure tools and equipment are properly stored.
• Familiarize yourself with the operation of all building equipment and adhere to the facility’s guidelines and procedures when using such equipment.
• Maintain effective working relationships with tenants, facility vendors and contracted services.
• Always maintain safe working practices.
• Complete special projects and additional tasks as assigned. 

• Foster a collaborative and trustworthy environment among clients and staff.
• Uphold clinic policies and procedures, including maintaining client confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA privacy rules.
• Provide support for organization-wide activities such as general membership meetings, fundraisers, special clinic days, and other events.
• Participate in general membership meetings, fundraisers, and public events, as required.
• Participate in outreach activities, agency advocacy, and serve on ad hoc committees, as requested.
• Attend staff retreats and Board of Directors meetings, as required.
• Engage in agency-wide quality improvement initiatives to ensure excellence in service delivery across the organization.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least two years of facilities maintenance experience, or a combination of relevant education and experience.

• Hands-on experience with carpentry, electrical and plumbing work and cleaning of commercial or office facilities preferred.
• Bilingual/bicultural in an Asian language (e.g., Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Tagalog, Laotian, Mien) preferred.
• Commitment to working in the Asian community and familiarity with community health clinics is preferred.

• Ability to work under pressure and exercise sound independent judgement
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to establishandmaintaineffectiveworkingrelationshipswith colleagues, vendors and tenants.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively while maintaining safe working practices.
• Flexibility to work evenings or weekends as needed.
• Punctual and reliable.

• Valid driver's license and good driving record.

• The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; stand, walk, and run; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. They may also be required to lift 10 to 25 pounds and push 75 to 100 pounds.
• This job is performed in a work environment with some exposure to noise, temperature variations, lighting, and ventilation when checking and troubleshooting facilities and equipment.
• Possible hazards include the use of tools and equipment, handling various facility-related situations, exposure to cleaning materials, and working outdoors for cleaning tasks and supply procurement. Good vision is required, especially for hands-on maintenance and other technical work.

BENEFITS:

Medical, Dental, Vision premiums 100% paid by AHS

12 Vacation Days

12 Sick Days

12 Holidays and 3 Floating Holidays

3% 403B Employer Contributions and up to 2% Employee Match Contribution

Transportation Benefit Paid by AHS

FSA/Dependent Care Assistance

Long Term Disability  

Salary : $31 - $33