Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Facilities and Fleet Manager, the Facilities Technician is responsible for overseeing and performing a variety of types of general maintenance trade work and repair of property. The Facilities Technician performs general maintenance and repair of equipment and property requiring practical skill and knowledge in such trades as carpentry, plumbing, welding, painting, masonry, and electrical work.
Job Responsibilities:
Complete tasks using the standard methods, materials, tools, and equipment of the facilities maintenance, electrical and carpentry trades.
Adhere to the occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary in facilities maintenance and carpentry work.
Participate in an On-Call emergency schedule for evening, weekend and holiday coverage.
Installs new equipment, appliances, fixtures, and parts; modify existing systems; perform remodeling.
Perform repairs on appliances, heating systems, fixtures, switches, and outlets, as well as completing preventative maintenance on HVAC, and boiler, water heater and air circulation systems.
Perform carpentry work in the renovation, alteration, and maintenance of buildings, floors, roofs, partitions, doors, windows, wooden fixtures, sheetrock, tiling, and other housing components and playground equipment.
Perform installation and plumbing work (such as cleaning stoppages and replacing fittings) on boilers, furnaces, water heaters and pumps.
Greet and interact with residents in a professional, courteous and helpful manner, and while on duty, answer all incoming calls in a professional, positive manner.
Inspect units to determine damages to the unit and the specific maintenance needs.
Occasionally assist in custodial work, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash, cleaning windows, etc., in common areas, residential units and in other work areas.
Assist in grounds work when necessary, including grounds policing and common area trash pick-up.
Occasionally distribute resident communications when requested.
Responsible for reporting units that are seen as presenting any health, fire or safety concerns.
Perform scheduled maintenance on all equipment utilized, when appropriate and available, manufacturer’s recommendations and operating manuals.
All other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
At least 1 year prior maintenance experience or experience in related field.
Desired greater experience and skills in one or more of the following trades: building construction, carpentry, electrical and plumbing preferred.
Experience serving vulnerable, underserved populations strongly preferred.
Valid Hawaii Driver’s License and Clean Driving Abstract.
Ability to be insured by the company’s auto insurance.
Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions.
Ability to work independently and willingness to learn.
Educational Requirements:
High School diploma or equivalent.
Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.
While performing this job, this position typically spends time sitting, standing, climbing stairs, walking, driving, carrying (50lbs), and lifting (50lbs), bending, keeling, using a computer, firm/strong grasping, and repetitive hand control, makes and receives telephone calls, use of general office equipment copier, fax machine, and basic office equipment. All other duties assigned.
Work Environment
The employee may be in contact with individuals and families in crisis who may be ill, using substances and/or not attentive to personal health and safety for themselves. The employee may experience a number of unpleasant sensory demands associated with the client’s use of alcohol and drugs, and the lack of personal care. The employee must be ready to respond quickly and effectively to many types of situations, including crisis situations and potentially hostile situations.
RYSE is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages all candidates to apply including members of the LGBTQ+ community.
