Building Maintenance Technician

Lutheran Social Services is seeking a Building Maintenance Technician to keep our housing and program facilities safe, reliable, and welcoming for clients and staff. This on-site role performs routine and preventive maintenance, troubleshoots and repairs basic HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry issues, and completes work orders in a timely, professional manner. You will help ensure code compliance, safety, and cleanliness while coordinating with staff and vendors.

Join a mission-driven, faith-based team where your technical skills directly support vulnerable individuals and families every day.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on building systems, equipment, and resident spaces
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical issues within scope of role
• Complete work orders promptly while documenting tasks, materials, and time spent
• Coordinate with outside vendors and contractors as needed for specialized repairs
• Maintain safe, clean, and code-compliant facilities that support resident comfort and care
• Respond to urgent maintenance requests and on-call needs to minimize service disruption
• Support safety, security, and infection-control standards in all maintenance activities
• Collaborate with program and clinical staff to schedule work with minimal impact on services

Required Skills

• Building systems maintenance
• HVAC troubleshooting
• Basic electrical repair
• Basic plumbing repair
• Carpentry and drywall repair
• Preventative maintenance planning
• Reading blueprints and schematics
• Work order and CMMS documentation
• Safety and OSHA compliance
• Vendor and contractor coordination