What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Maintenance Technician, Facilities position at Wayfinder Family Services?
Job Details
Description
Join Us at Wayfinder Family Services: A Place Where Every Challenge Meets Opportunity
Your Opportunity to Lead Change
As a part of the Wayfinder team, you won’t just have a job—you’ll have a purpose. You’ll be part of a team of passionate professionals who are committed to providing life-changing services to individuals facing obstacles. Whether you're working with children, youth, or adults, every day presents a new opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life.
Why Choose Wayfinder Family Services?
We offer more than just competitive salaries; we offer a community where your work will matter and where your growth is supported. Here’s how we empower our team:
💼 Work-Life Flexibility
- Hybrid schedules available for many roles
- Flexible hours to support your work-life balance
💰 Competitive Compensation & Benefits
- Sign-on bonuses for eligible positions
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
- Generous 401(k) matching (100% of deferrals up to 3% of compensation; 50% of deferrals on 3% to 5%)
- Medical & Dental Insurance with employee-only family coverage plans
- Paid Time Off: 11 paid holidays, five winter holidays, and a generous PTO policy
- Education Reimbursement: Invest in your career development
- Employee Referral Program: Encourage your colleagues to join us
- Robust training programs in trauma-informed care, evidence-based practices, and clinical supervision for licensure
🌱 Growth & Learning
- Access to professional development opportunities, including Shared Core Practice Model and Trauma-Informed Care training.
- Be a part of our commitment to best practices in social services.
Compensation:
- In accordance with California law, the expected salary range for this position is posted with this position. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Role Summary
As a Senior Maintenance Technician, you will be pivotal in supporting children, youth, and families facing life’s toughest challenges. Whether you provide hands-on case management, help to develop life skills, or provide emotional support, your work will directly impact the lives of those we serve.
What We’re Looking For:
We’re seeking passionate individuals who embody the values of compassion, integrity, and teamwork. Here’s what you’ll need to succeed:
- A solid commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of others
- Experience working in social services, education, mental health, or related fields (preferred but not required)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills—you're a connector, a listener, and a problem solver
- A passion for lifelong learning and professional development
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and work collaboratively with diverse teams
- A growth mindset that aligns with Wayfinder’s mission to empower and support marginalized communities
How you will Impact Change:
- Perform advanced maintenance and repair work on the facility and equipment, including plumbing, painting, electrical, carpentry, mechanical, HVAC systems, and other maintenance tasks while adhering to safety standards.
- Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to Maintenance Technician II staff and other junior technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices in maintenance procedures and safety protocols.
- Conduct daily safety inspections of fleet vehicles, building systems and equipment, and participate in routine inspections and maintenance of the entire campus.
- Assist in moving furniture, boxes, and other items as necessary, and ensure maintenance supplies are replenished and properly stored in work areas.
- Ability to travel locally to satellite WFS locations and attend off-site meetings, conferences and other job-related events.
Qualifications
Education and Credentials
- High School diploma or equivalent is required.
- A minimum of five years experience in the maintenance field, with a broad skill set in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, HVAC, and general maintenance work is required.
- Knowledge of relevant building codes and safety regulations, including compliance requirements for American Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations.
- Advanced knowledge of maintenance procedures and techniques.
- Proven ability to mentor and train less experienced staff.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work on complex maintenance issues.
- Valid CA Driver License with a minimum of two (2) years of good driving history and must be approved by the agency’s insurance carrier to drive agency vehicles.
At Wayfinder, we believe in our diverse team's strength and collective ability to create meaningful change. Wayfinder Family Services is ready for you if you're ready to contribute to an organization that values your skills, respects your individuality, and fosters your personal and professional growth!
Wayfinder Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment background and drug screenings.
Salary : $25 - $28
