Maintenance Technician

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant .

LSF is looking for a talented Maintenance Technician who wants to make an impact in the lives of others.

Applicant must have a valid current FL DL and be able to clear Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check!

The schedule for this role is Monday through Friday!

Purpose & Impact:

The Maintenance Technician under the direction of an assigned supervisor, performs required maintenance and repair duties necessary to maintain assigned facilities; perform a variety of carpentry, electrical, painting, and plumbing repair and maintenance work; perform routine and emergency repairs and adjustments to buildings and facilities. Participates in the HS/EHS Quality Assurance efforts. This position is not eligible for remote or hybrid work.

Essential Functions:

• Performs required maintenance and repair duties necessary to maintain assigned facilities and buildings by performing a variety of carpentry, electrical, painting, and plumbing repair and maintenance work; perform routine and emergency repairs and adjustments to buildings and facilities.
• Install and repair a variety of electrical components including lights, wall outlets, and switches.
• Repair and replace plumbing fixtures including faucets, fixtures, washers, and gaskets.
• Perform carpentry work including the construction, installation, and repair of cabinets, partitions, bulletin boards, shelving, windows, doors, desks, chairs, and related items; install necessary hardware.
• Perform minor repairs and adjustments to equipment and facilities including changing air filters, repairing heating and air conditioning units, and perform minor concrete work including the repair of sidewalks.
• Unlock and lock doors; turn off alarms; turn on lights and outside code pads; issue alarm codes to employees and provide training on alarm use.
• Move and arrange furniture and equipment; set-up rooms for meetings and special events; ensure security of facilities including locking and unlocking doors.
• Assist in maintaining supply inventory and ordering necessary supplies; receive and store materials and supplies; pick up supplies and equipment as necessary;
• Inspect buildings, grounds, and equipment to identify maintenance, repair, and replacement needs; report safety, sanitary, and fire hazards.
• Perform custodial duties to maintain buildings and facilities in a clean and desirable condition as assigned; sweep, vacuum, mop, wax, strip, and polish floors; vacuum and shampoo carpets; dust and polish furniture, woodwork, fixtures, and equipment; wash windows, mirrors and walls; clean desks and counter tops; empty, clean, and sanitize waste receptacles.
• Clean and sanitize restroom facilities and fixtures including mirrors, sinks, urinals, toilets, and partitions; replenish supplies in restrooms including filling soap and towel dispensers.
• Clean light fixtures; replace lights, bulbs, and fluorescent tubes as necessary.
• Perform work in adherence to safe work practices and procedures and in compliance with applicable standards.
• Attends safety training and participates in staff meetings and in-services activities as directed.
• Maintains strict confidentiality with respect to Head Start/Early Head Start children, families and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Functions:

Note:

The above duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform some or all of the activities described above.

Education: High school diploma or GED. Graduation from technical trade school preferred.

Experience: Two (2) years of experience performing general maintenance and repair duties, preferably in an institutional or educational environment. Bilingual preferred:
English/Spanish or English and other languages present in the local area.

Also required :
Successful completion of a Level II background screening, local criminal record…