Maintenance Technician

OVERVIEW

Full‑time Position:
Monday – Friday, 37.50 hours per week

The Maintenance Technician works closely with the Assistant Director of Facilities and Operations to ensure that assigned facilities, grounds, and equipment are physically maintained. They collaboratively assess facility needs and develop a prioritized maintenance plan. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness of outside physical areas, repairing and maintaining assigned facilities and properties whether leased or owned, project management, contractor coordination, assisting with management of facilities, to building emergencies, preventative maintenance planning, resolving Program Manager concerns, community relations, and conducting physical inspections to ensure required compliance monitoring and reporting.

• Co‑coordinate with Program Managers to assess and maintain building and grounds issues/improvements.
• General Property Management/Building Operations:
  • Manage the day‑to‑day operations of buildings and grounds within budget constraints, setting appropriate priorities and following up while ensuring excellent customer service.
  • Develop, propose, and maintain regular and preventative maintenance plans for each property.
  • Maintain current systems for accurate record keeping including maintenance records, purchasing, inspections, and general correspondence.
  • Assist with moving furniture and equipment as needed.
  • Purchase and deliver supplies to designated areas as needed.
• General maintenance/repairs:
  • Painting
  • Light carpentry (assembly of office furniture, hanging shelves, etc.)
  • Minor electrical work
  • Repair/replacement of fixtures and equipment.
• Yard and/or grounds maintenance.
• Compliance and Safety:
  • Report on items concerning health and safety issues with a plan of action for correction.
  • Perform and document interior and exterior physical inspections as required by regulatory agencies, insurance companies, or funders and ensure compliance.
  • Supervise the scheduling, tracking, and maintenance of annual fire clearances, fire alarm tests, and fire sprinkler inspections for all properties.
  • Ensure that general safety standards and OSHA regulations are followed.
  • Ensure that all equipment and tools are in clean and safe working order.
  • Prepare property incident reports regarding all significant issues involving accidents, injuries, physical emergencies, criminal activity, and similar important issues.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Demonstrated experience in facility maintenance and repair. Ability to perform high‑quality work with attention to detail in a neat and organized manner. Ability to work cooperatively as well as independently. Ability to handle a minimum of at least 30 lbs., possess basic knowledge of carpentry and electrical functions. Experience in assessing, developing, and implementing a prioritized maintenance plan. Working knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal property management laws and regulations.

Must be willing to work in outdoor weather conditions and a flexible schedule, including occasional evening and weekend hours as needed, and ability to respond to emergency situations.

You must have access to a vehicle and possess a valid Driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to our insurance carrier. Must provide a working telephone number for agency access. Additionally, must have the following automobile insurance:
Bodily Injury: $100,000 per person/$300,000 per accident and Property Damage: $50,000 per accident.

The Center delivers programs and services to youth and families across Monroe County who represent many racial, cultural and geographic groups. The Center ensures understanding and values differences in people of diverse cultures, ethnic origins, sexual orientations, disabilities and beliefs. All staff is required to attend cultural competency workshops and training courses and to continually enhance their own understanding of cultural diversity.

The Center Performance Appraisal, administered annually, provides an opportunity for staff to evaluate how they are integrating culturally competent practices into everyday work.

Candidates must be able to be autonomously mobile in providing on‑site support to all The Center’s locations and able to physically perform requirements of the position such as lifting and moving.

High School diploma or equivalent, must have previous experience in facility maintenance.

The Center for Youth provides equal opportunities for employment.