Facilities Maintenance Technician

Job Summary: Performs recurring, routine-to-skilled repairs and maintenance on a wide variety of facilities operated by Sunstone Way, including residential and commercial buildings, housing units, portable building structures and other properties. Work tasks include plumbing, mechanical, carpentry, electrical troubleshooting, and special projects.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs maintenance on housing units, sleeping structures, buildings, and connexes/shipping containers.
• Performs non-Journeyman level repairs, maintenance and installation/removal to plumbing, electrical, and facility systems.
• Conducts preventative maintenance to facilities, including building systems, structures, and fences.
• Respond to maintenance requests in a timely manner.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of storage and work areas.
• Painting, both indoor and outdoor.
• Assembles, packs, and moves, office, shelter equipment, furniture, and supplies.
• Troubleshoots and problem-solve issues.
• Supports special projects and other duties as needed.
• Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, vendors, and community partners by telephone, e-mail, or in person.
• Responds in timely manner to tenant/manager/public and emergency services trouble calls.
• Completes and maintains documentation of maintenance and repair activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and codes.
• Procures supplies and equipment to complete scheduled maintenance, repair and special projects within established guidelines and manager approval.
• Participates in snow removal and mitigate ice situations as needed.
• Mitigates rodent, insect, mold and biohazard situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned/required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Two years’ experience in facilities maintenance, general maintenance and repairs with plumbing, mechanical, carpentry, electrical, and use of the internet.

Preferred Education/Experience:

• Associates’ degree
• Two years’ experience utilizing general building code knowledge, OHSA safety standards.
• Experience in a nonprofit, social services organization

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Skilled in use of power and hand tools
• Knowledge and experience in general construction trades
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting ability and attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and as a team
• Ability to read and interpret building plans and charts
• Excellent communication skills, including writing, speaking, and drawing
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software
• Ability to perform basic math, occasional intermediate math, including determining slopes
• Ability to distinguish between different colors
• Being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
• Broad knowledge of plumbing, carpentry, mechanical repair, electrical maintenance, carpentry, metal fabrication and troubleshooting.

Additional eligibility requirements:

• Sufficient manual dexterity and physical ability to perform assigned tasks.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to maintain a clean driving record.
• Must be able to provide own reliable transportation.
• Must be able to pass a background check upon offer.
• Must be able to work in a drug-free environment.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and be punctual.

Work environment:

Working indoors and outdoors in heat, cold, rain, snow, and in adverse weather I Slippery and uneven walking surfaces I Working in close proximity to others I Exposure to offensive odors I May be required to work in confined spaces, on ladders and roof tops I Occasional need to respond during off hours to work sites in emergency situations.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift up to 50lbs. unassisted with occasional lifting to 70 lbs., bending, stooping, reaching, sit for extended periods of time, standing for extended periods of time. This position involves computer work and keyboard fingering.

Travel required:

Frequent travel to and from other work sites up to 100% of the time.

Competencies:

• Accountability – Accountable for measurable, high-quality, timely, and cost effective results.
• Initiative – Takes prompt action to accomplish tasks and meet goals and objectives.
• Problem Solving / Decision Making – Identifies and analyzes problems weighing the relevance and accuracy of available information. Generates and evaluates alternative solutions and makes effective and timely decisions.
• Quantity/Quality of Work – Pays close attention to detail. Strives to achieve accuracy and consistency in all tasks.
• Quality/Compliance – Achieving a standard of excellence with our work processes and outcomes, honoring University policies and all regulatory requirements.
• Service Orientation – Applies effective interpersonal and problem-solving skills when responding to participants. Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Attention To Detail – Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Computer Skills – Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
• Writing – Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Time Management – Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Efficiency – Planning ahead, managing time well, being on time, being cost conscious, thinking of better ways to do things.
• Systems Evaluation – Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
• Speaking – Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Social Perceptiveness – Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Reading Comprehension – Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Persuasion – Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
• Negotiation – Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
• Monitoring – Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Management of Personnel Resources – Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
• People management (for those with direct reports) – Setting clear expectations, reviewing progress, providing feedback and guidance, holding people accountable.
• Judgment and Decision Making – Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Coordination – Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Active Listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Collegiality – Being helpful, respectful, approachable and team oriented, building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• Coachability – Being receptive to feedback, willing to learn, embracing continuous improvement.

Note:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at-will relationship.