Facilities Technician

Facilities Technician

Stephen Center has served homeless and low-income individuals in Omaha since 1984 with the mission to partner with the community, families, and individuals to overcome homelessness, addiction and poverty. The Pettigrew Emergency Shelter and Permanent Supportive Housing offerings provide safe and secure housing while individuals and families complete an assessment of permanent housing options. All Stephen Center residents have access to dual diagnosis support services via the HERO addiction/recovery program.

100% of Stephen Center shelter supportive housing participants are living in poverty. Housing transition support identifies poverty barriers that may impact one’s ability to achieve or maintain permanent housing through case management, life skills, and behavioral health services. Stephen Center serves approximately 250 people daily in all programs.

The Facilities Technician will provide support in maintenance, janitorial, and grounds care to ensure optimal living standards for the building’s residents. Their role focuses on creating a safe and sanitary environment for all residents.

• Complete assigned work orders and document them in Maintain
  
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• Ensure all work orders are responded to and closed within the specified timeframe in Maintain
  
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• Conduct preventative maintenance for infrastructure and equipment as assigned by Director.
• Prepare property and units for inspections, including move-in, move-out, and state inspections.
• Report major emergencies or incidents to the Facilities Director and submit Incident Reports immediately.
• Conduct monthly and quarterly cleaning of air vents and duct vents.
• Clean fire system sprinkler heads quarterly.
• Clean and maintain public spaces as directed by the Facilities Director.
• Assist in maintaining major site equipment such as boilers, elevators, snow removal, and landscaping equipment.
• Assist in coordinating and participating in seasonal maintenance work like landscaping and snow removal.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness in the workshop, utility room(s), and mechanical rooms; ensure equipment efficiency and stock cleaning supplies and repair parts.
• Maintain necessary maintenance logs within Maintain
  
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• Paint stairwells, hallways, conference rooms, group spaces, and bathrooms as directed by the Facilities Manager.
• Other duties as assigned by the Agency.
• Potentially will have on call rotation responsibilities.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Adhere to program‑specific requirements and maintain good standing with program leadership.
• Follow all agency procedures, policies, and requirements.
• Project management skills.
• Ability to stand for the entire shift.
• Periodic walking, kneeling, pushing/pulling, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Work environment may involve exposure to weather conditions and moderate noise levels.
• Display honesty, integrity, and professionalism as role models for clients, regardless of direct interaction.

These work environment characteristics describe the conditions that an employee must be able to work in to perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Great health benefits:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, and STD are covered 100%
• Salary: $22–$25 per hour
• SIMPLE IRA with 3% match
• Paid PTO
• Complimentary Life Insurance, Accidental Death/Dismemberment Insurance
• 10 paid holidays
• Free Planet Fitness membership to 36th & L location ($120 value)
• Free on‑site lunches
• Monthly employee engagement activities, recognition opportunities and more!!
• Stephen Center offers competitive salaries and a full array of benefits commensurate with NAM Guidelines.

Stephen Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.