Facilities Technician

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The Facilities Technician is responsible for performing routine maintenance and repair tasks on a variety of equipment, machinery, and systems. Additionally, it is the Maintenance Technician role to ensure Fountain House facilities are kept safe, clean and operate in a dignified manner consistent with the organization’s mission.

Full-time: 40 hours per week

Includes occasional evening & weekends

Based in Hell's Kitchen with occasional travel to other sites in Manhattan & Bronx

$28.12 per hour

• Inspect and troubleshoot machinery and equipment to identify any issues or malfunctions.
• Performing routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning, light carpentry and replacement of parts.
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, HVAC and plumbing problems.
• Reading and interpreting technical manuals and schematics to perform repairs.
• Operating hand and power tools and other specialized tools as needed.
• Maintaining accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and parts used.
• Ensuring that all work is performed in accordance with safety guidelines and regulations.
• Performing preventative maintenance tasks to avoid breakdowns and downtime.
• Collaborating with other maintenance staff and managers to identify and prioritize maintenance needs.
• Responding to emergency repair requests in a timely manner.
• Maintaining a clean and organized work area.
• Inspect property for safety, upkeep and repairs
• Support deliveries from vendors and suppliers
• Perform sidewalk and garden upkeep, collect trash, etc.
• Check functionality of safety systems (e.g., fire alarm).
• Work with a diverse community at multiple sites. Collaborate with workers and others
• Other duties as assigned

• Must be dependable, flexible, proactive, approachable, learn from feedback and take initiative
• Ability and willingness to learn new systems, read technical manuals and drawings
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Physical stamina and dexterity is essential
• Valid NYS driver’s license preferred.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft suite (Emails, Calendars and basic Excel spreadsheets)
• Understanding of the organization’s mission and be willing to work in partnership with staff and members

• High school diploma or GED, required
• 3-5 years of maintenance experience and general knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, HVAC and electrical systems preferred
• Must be able to obtain certificates of fitness for Fire Guard (FO1) & Supervision of Fire Alarm systems (S95) within the first year of employment
• Other Certificates of fitness in HVAC, Standpipe and Life Safety systems is a plus
• Experience using hand and electrical tools required
• Ability to lift 50lbs. or more

• Ability to perform the essential job functions consistent safely and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.