Facilities Technician

Maryland SPCA

Job Description

Job title: Facilities Technician

Reports to: Business and Facilities Manager

Salary: $22-$28/hour

FLSA status: Hourly

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 5:30 am – 2:00 pm

Date created
: 08.31.2026

The main purpose of this position is to ensure a safe facility and maintain the mechanical systems we need to operate.

• Ensure security and orderliness of the grounds before normal operating hours
• Use electronic ticketing system to complete and update daily work requests
• Track routine maintenance tasks in the facilities log
• Perform basic maintenance tasks to the buildings and grounds including, but not limited to:
  • Basic electrical jobs like replacing light bulbs, outlets, and light switches
  • Basic plumbing jobs like unclogging sinks and commodes or troubleshooting faucet and drain issues
  • Basic HVAC such as replacing filters, checking thermostats, and monitoring boilers
  • Basic appliance maintenance and repair (laundry machines, dishwashers)
  • Basic building maintenance including touch-up painting and replacing ceiling tiles
  • Some janitorial tasks as needed
• Oversee pest control efforts, including routine inspections, coordinating treatment services, addressing pest issues, maintaining records, and communicating to staff
• Contacting and managing contractors to perform repairs
• Unload and distribute supplies
• Grounds-keeping and landscaping, including
  • Weeding
  • Trimming hedges
  • Cleaning gutters
  • Power washing
  • Sealing and/or staining wooden structures
  • Emptying trash cans
  • Overseeing volunteer groups
• Oversee snow and ice removal, including shoveling, spreading salt, and safely operating a small plow to maintain safe access to the facility
• Operate and manage fleet of trucks, including routine maintenance, inspections, repairs, and records
• Other duties as assigned

• Ability to work proactively and independently
• Ability to work under pressure
• Occasional night or weekend availability
• Driver’s license and clean driving record
• Ability to safely operate large vans and trucks
• Ability to operate heavy machinery
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Knowledge and experience using power tools
• Knowledge and experience with basic plumbing, electrical, and HVAC troubleshooting
• Basic computer skills
• Interest in animal welfare

• Standing or walking 8 or more hours per day with frequent bending, stooping and reaching
• Able to see fine details in a variety of situations
• Must have a reasonable degree of agility to move through tightly cramped areas in various situations
• Physically capable of performing all duties, including moderately heavy work like lifting/transporting items of 50+ pounds

• Work is performed outdoors, in a warehouse environment, or in an animal care facility setting
• Must be comfortable working independently as the only staff member on duty from 5:30am-7am
• Noise level is usually moderate
• Pest control duties include exposure to, and disposal of, various pests, both in and around the buildings
• Exposure to disinfecting solutions when cleaning with exposure to unpleasant odors and high noise levels when in kennel area

The Maryland SPCA is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We encourage all applicants with a passion for our mission to apply.

The MD SPCA strives to provide a safe work environment and encourage personal health. Therefore, it is a substance-free, drug-free workplace.