Facilities: Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician is a key member of our Facilities team who will help provide a safe and clean environment inside and outside of our Community Center.

Daily job responsibilities/functions to include, but not limited to:

• Performing routine maintenance around the building such as fixing structural damage, for example, window, door or wall repair
• Repairing broken or leaking plumbing to avoid water damage and restore full use of water fixtures
• Working on damaged electrical wiring when a shortage or severed wire occurs
• Maintaining the building HVAC equipment in order to keep climate control in the facility functioning properly
• Applying preventative measures to the building to reduce the risk of future problems, such as using a sealant on a flat roof
• Fixing potential safety hazards to avoid injuries
• Painting the building when old paint has become faded or chipped
• Check for unlocked doors and windows, report any unauthorized occupants, turn off lights
• Perform cleaning and related activities such as removing snow or debris from sidewalks and stairs in areas within sixteen feet of buildings using shovels
• Attend to emergencies when necessary
• General maintenance of facility and grounds, including periodic painting and minor repair
• Clean and sanitize bathrooms
• Restock supplies in bathrooms, break rooms and common areas
• Empty all trash cans and replace liners, clean receptacles as necessary
• Setup rooms for meetings, classrooms, conferences, events, etc. and reset accurately to another plan following room use
• Strip, clean, buff and apply floor sealer and floor finish to hard surface floors as directed
• Lock and unlock building: secure building when facilities are not in use
• Other routine maintenance duties as assigned

Requirements: 

• Excellent, demonstrated experience with room set ups, cleaning, and general custodial duties in an institutional setting, preferably a school setting or house of worship
• Good communication and interpersonal skills. Absolutely essential is a demonstrated attitude of flexibility with changing needs/demands within the context of the job and a bright and cheerful disposition, since there is much contact with our membership.
• Punctual and reliable attendance in accordance with schedule
• Good customer service skills and positive energy
• Ability to read and follow oral and written instructions and set-ups
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with the team, taking instruction/guidance and offering assistance willingly
• Ability to work independently, as needed, to support the group effort
• Strong knowledge of cleaning products and best practices for using products and equipment, such as stripper machinery, vacuums, sanitizers, paints and spackle
• The work requires routine walking, standing, bending, carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Occasional work on ladders
• Moving items over fifty pounds utilizing a team lift
• Must be authorized to work in the US.
• Must have two years of recent maintenance experience in residential/commercial buildings, establishments or institutions.
• Must be willing to submit to background check

Pay: $25/hr

How to apply: Email your resume and cover letter to hr@shamesjcc.org.