Facilities Technician

SUMMARY

National Capital Treatment & Recovery, formerly Phoenix House, a nonprofit substance use treatment facility in Arlington, VA, is looking for a full-time Facilities Technician to provide a safe, secure, and appropriate facility at each program. This is a full-time, Monday‑Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. position with full benefits. HVAC experience is a plus.

• Responsible for maintaining health, safety, sanitation, and fire systems to the standards of compliance for state and local licensing bodies.
• Perform regular and routine inspections of the facility with facility and program directors.
• Note areas of deficiency and provide corrective action plans.
• Maintain and upgrade facilities.
• Ensure that the physical conditions in each facility promote the respect, dignity, and privacy of clients at all times.
• Ensure that adequate and appropriate space is available and assigned to staff in each facility to perform duties described in their individual job descriptions, and that appropriate supplies and equipment are provided.
• Oversee regular maintenance of all NCTR vehicles.
• Assure that all vehicles have current inspections, county stickers, registrations, and insurance.
• Report to Program Director when vehicles have been damaged due to accident or vandalism.
• Investigate circumstances of damage and write an Incident Report as needed.
• Assist as able to transport clients.
• Maintain ethical standards and continued professional growth, including:
  • Abide by Program and NCTR policy and procedures; ensure all CARF standards are instituted and maintained.
  • Promote, in public and private contacts, the quality standards and ethical practices of NCTR staff.
  • Continue professional growth by attending workshops, trainings, and NCTR staff in‑service trainings to increase skill and knowledge and set an appropriate example for staff.
  • Maintain current licensure/certification, including CES, CPR, First Aid, and Medication Management.
  • Maintain professional boundaries with staff and clients.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• High School Diploma or equivalent life experience.
• One (1) year experience in building maintenance/repair or equivalent.
• Knowledge of substance abuse preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.

• Must have problem‑solving skills and a high degree of self‑motivation.
• Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to write and speak effectively.
• Ability to manage several areas of responsibility simultaneously.
• Familiar with local building codes and OSHA regulations.
• Ability to work well with ever‑changing priorities and/or situations.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. In the course of performing this job, one typically spends time sitting, walking, standing, carrying, climbing stairs, lifting up to 50 pounds, listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

• NCTR is an Equal Opportunity Employer*