Facilities Maintenance Technician

St. Vincent de Paul – Cincinnati (SVDP) has served residents of greater Cincinnati for over 150 years with basic needs such as food, medicine, and homelessness prevention through its outreach center in the West End and through fifty-six parish-based volunteer Vincentian Conferences (chapters). SVDP provides holistic direct assistance and systemic change services while treating neighbors in need with dignity and compassion.

cent de Paul, diversity is a fact, and inclusion is an act. Every person is valued and made to feel that they belong.

Facilities Manager

Non-Exempt

Office Environment

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, repair, and preventative maintenance tasks at SVDP-owned and operated properties throughout Greater Cincinnati. This role plays a critical part in maintaining safe, functional, and welcoming environments for neighbors, volunteers, and staff.

The ideal candidate brings hands‑on experience across building systems, takes pride in quality workmanship, demonstrates a high degree of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail
. This position requires a self‑motivated individual who can work independently, manage priorities effectively, and take full responsibility for task completion, documentation, and service delivery once fully trained
.

• Perform maintenance and repairs to interior and exterior building systems, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, painting, and minor HVAC tasks.
• Assess maintenance issues, determine appropriate repair solutions, and address root causes to prevent repeat problems.
• Respond to routine and emergency maintenance requests across multiple SVDP facilities in a timely and professional manner.
• Conduct preventative maintenance inspections and proactively identify safety or operational concerns.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and suppliers to ensure timely completion of projects and cost‑effective solutions.
• Monitor work performed by external parties to ensure compliance with specifications, safety standards, and quality expectations.
• Maintain organized and accurate records of work orders, inspections, and material usage in the agency’s maintenance tracking system.
• Pick up, transport, and properly secure maintenance materials, tools, and equipment between locations.
• Move, assemble, and install furniture, fixtures, and equipment as needed.
• Adhere to all safety procedures and promptly report hazards, unsafe conditions, or maintenance risks.

• Take full ownership of assigned work orders from initiation through completion, ensuring tasks are completed accurately, efficiently, and to established standards.
• Provide thorough, accurate, and timely documentation of all work performed, including clear and complete updates in work order systems to ensure transparency, traceability, and accountability.
• Proactively manage workload and priorities, ensuring all assigned tasks are followed through to completion without the need for direct oversight.
• Identify and resolve issues independently whenever possible, exercising sound judgment and initiative.
• Deliver high‑quality service to internal customers by maintaining strong communication, responsiveness, and professionalism.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience in facilities maintenance, building trades, or a related field; additional experience is strongly valued.
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record and the ability to regularly drive between multiple SVDP locations.
• Reliable transportation to and from work is required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and maintenance documentation.
• Familiarity with tools, materials, and equipment commonly used in building maintenance and repair (e.g., tape measure, level, etc.).
• Strong troubleshooting skills, sound judgment, and exceptional attention to detail.
• Intermediate computer skills for tracking work orders, including accurate documentation and task scheduling.
• Ability…