Maintenance Specialist

Description

Are you passionate about using your maintenance skills to serve your community? If so, Tacoma Rescue Mission (TRM) is seeking a Facilities Specialist who can care for our properties, and in doing so, carry out our mission – to offer God’s help, hope, and healing to our neighbors in need. At TRM, we believe that people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse and talented workforce. Our inclusive and collaborative work environment centers families and fosters creativity, excellence, and professional growth.

Purpose, Vision and Value Statement

The Rescue Mission is a Christian non-profit organization that has been offering God's help, hope, and healing to the most impoverished members of our community since 1912. Our goal is to help everyone we work with become a fully contributing member of the community.

All Mission programs and services are based on Christian values and a commitment to quality. Clients are our primary focus, treated with dignity and compassion; relationships are built on love and truth; integrity is never compromised; service is measured for efficiency and effectiveness; and teamwork and trust are basic to our working relationships.

Job Purpose

Performs general labor, preventative and general maintenance on all TRM grounds and facilities and assists with keeping the properties safe and in good repair. Assists with troubleshooting maintenance problems involving electrical, structural, plumbing, landscaping, irrigation systems, and equipment repair or replacement.

Tacoma Rescue Mission Competencies

Client Relationships and Interactions: Connect clients, volunteers, donors, team members, and guests to the mission and vision of The Tacoma Rescue Mission and its programs. Establish rapport and build relationships through effective communication, making all feel understood and valued. Assess needs and share appropriate resources, boosting client confidence in The Tacoma Rescue Mission and its team members.

Creativity and Expansion: Cultivate an environment that constantly seeks growth and adaptation, enhancing services offered. Research and develop new insights and strategies that improve Mission functionality and performance. Embrace the unknown and uncharted territory, pushing limits to increase skill, knowledge, and resources.

Leadership and Culture: Champions the Tacoma Rescue Mission’s core values and pillars, ensuring a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Creates a platform that empowers those within the Mission and the community to establish and take ownership of a culture founded on team, trust, and truth.

Professionalism: Carries the current knowledge and operational skills required to perform well, utilizing best practices and demonstrates the desire to grow professionally. Helps create a safe space for Team Members to hold others accountable for behavior and performance, empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Setting the standard of quality, providing staff with feedback, coaching, guidance, and support.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs building and grounds maintenance, inspections, and repairs for properties owned and/or leased by TRM.
• Coordinates repairs on all facilities and systems- electrical, heating, fire alarm and prevention, key, security/surveillance, cooling, lighting, plumbing and HVAC as directed.
• Proactively inspects and addresses facility maintenance and safety issues, ensuring proper documentation and reporting of issues.
• Assists with maintenance and repair of electrical and lighting systems, plumbing systems, fire alarm and fire prevention systems, lock systems and burglar alarm systems and irrigation systems as directed through the Work Request system.
• Paints interior and exterior of TRM facilities.
• Prepares vacated apartments for new tenant occupancy.
• Completes work requests in a timely manner and documents work completed.
• Submits receipts and documents to the Director of Facilities.
• Oversees some facility maintenance/repair projects as assigned.
• Works with volunteers/program participants/interns as needed ensuring mutually beneficial volunteer/intern experience and quality of work.
• Oversees safety program.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support others and ensure an efficient and effective work environment.

Working Conditions

Varied; travel required between locations; may be required to be outdoors in inclement weather and/or work irregular hours; interact with people from various backgrounds. On-call duties as requested.

Schedule & Work Location

Schedule:

Monday-Friday 7:30am to 4pm

Primary Location of Work:

Office is at Adams Street Family Campus. Work performed frequently at all TRM sites.

Requirements

• Technical school education preferred.
• Experience in facility maintenance and construction preferred.
• Understanding of electrical and plumbing systems preferred.
• Ability to operate with dexterity tools and machinery including but not limited to: hand saw, power, table, and band saw, router, power drills, hand tools, chain saws, mower, edger, and other power tools, including plumbing and electrical tools.
• Ability to work under close supervision and independently as needed.
• Good computer skills.
• Skilled in clear and effective written, verbal and electronic communication.
• Excellent listening skills and problem-solving skills.
• Competent in math skills related to construction and maintenance fields.
• Ability to exercise good judgment.
• Good mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn new skills.
• Ability to positively interact with TRM staff, vendors, volunteers, clients and donors.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment using effective and thoughtful interactions and communication.
• Ability to operate TRM vans and box truck for the purposes of supporting the needs of the program.
• Valid Driver’s License & Evidence of Insurability.
• Acceptable driving record.
• Successful completion of TRM driving test.

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, machinery, etc.
• Occasionally moves to respond to urgent situations.
• Frequently operates a computer and various types of machinery, such as power tools, mowers and hand tools, requiring dexterity.
• Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder to service the lights and ceiling fans.
• Occasionally ascends/descends stairs to inspect all areas of the facilities.
• Communicates information and ideas so others will understand. Exchanges accurate information in these situations.
• Observes details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Lifts 50 pounds above the waist.
• Occasionally works in outdoor weather conditions.
• Operates a vehicle (12-passenger van and box truck.
• Wears proper PPE (personal protective equipment) when necessary for exposure control.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits:

• Medical and Dental Packages at No or Little Cost to Employees
• 12 Paid Holidays including a Floating Holiday
• Four Weeks’ Vacation Accrued Annually
• 10 Hours of Sick Leave Accrued Monthly
• Participation in 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program

Hiring Range $25.74- $28.42

Full Salary Range $25.74- $31.38

Please note, applicants should describe their experience meeting minimum qualifications (and preferred qualifications if applicable) in cover letter and resume as part of the application process.

Salary : $26 - $28