Facilities Services Technician I - Part time

Position Overview

The Facilities Services Technician position is responsible performing routine building maintenance tasks. Includes but 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. Preferable candidate has general building maintenance experience or specialized training in HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and painting.

This position reports to Facilities Services Supervisor.

This Position Is Part-time. Schedule Is As Follows

Tuesday & Thursday 8:00am to 6:30pm, no on call or weekend rotation.

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 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 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 waste water and products using appropriate tools and materials (e.g. hand, electrical and sewer snakes, plunger, etc.).
• Prioritizes 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.
• Installs, tests and or troubleshoots resident personal life safety systems.
• Repairs, installs and maintains 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

Essential 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 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.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Associates or Technical degree preferred, not required. All relatable experience will be considered.