Facilities Maintenance Technician
Asian American Health Coalition
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Job Description
POSITION TITLE
Facilities Maintenance Technician
LOCATION
HOPE Clinic - Alief
REPORTS TO
Facilities Supervisor
EDUCATION
High school diploma or equivalent qualification. Basic HVAC knowledge, building maintenance technology, or a relevant field is preferred.
WORK EXPERIENCE
A minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role.
SALARY RANGE
$17 - $20/ Hour
FLSA STATUS
Non-Exempt
POSITION TYPE
Full-Time
LANGUAGE
Fluent in English; Bilingual in English and Spanish, Arabic, Burmese, Chinese or other languages is required
HOPE Clinic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
JOB SUMMARY
Facilities Maintenance Technician will perform basic and routine facilities maintenance, construction, and repair tasks according to the service, quality, and safety standards; to oversee the general upkeep of the building and its infrastructure. Their role is to maintain building operations and ensure that the facilities are always safe and functional. Maintenance Technicians can manage technical repairs and inspect HVAC systems alongside aesthetic maintenance like applying new coats of paint and trimming the bushes and grass on facility grounds. They manage routine maintenance and emergency repairs to prevent and resolve safety or comfort issues.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs a variety of routine semi-skilled maintenance for HOPE Clinic facilities, including, but not limited to, carpentry, painting, plumbing, and electrical trades work
- Ensures that facilities are available for use and consistently maintained in a safe and clean condition
- Conduct routine inspections and maintenance of heating, electrical, and air conditioning equipment; replaces filters; identifies and reports more complex maintenance needs to supervisor
- Assist in developing and implementing preventative maintenance procedures, as needed
- Plan and schedule repairs and maintenance as needed
- Assists with structural pest control measures as needed
- Maintain records and logs of daily activities
- Assists with HOPE Clinic special events, as needed
- Perform routine maintenance around the building such as fixing structural damage, for example, windows, doors, wall repairs, etc. as needed
- Be familiar with the building's HVAC system and schedule maintenance to keep climate control in the facility functioning properly when needed
- Use tools and/or equipment to perform the job in an efficient, effective, and safe manner
- Assemble, repair, maintain, and move furniture, such as desks, cabinets, tables, chairs, shelves, and related fittings and fixtures as needed
- Assist with meeting space set-up and break-down as needed
- Inspect facilities and grounds for safety and security; identifies and reports hazardous conditions and facility maintenance needs to supervisor
- Follow safe working practices and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required
- Perform custodial tasks as needed
- Attend on-site/off-site community engagement activities, clinic events, and/or training as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned to support HOPE Clinic's Mission, Vision, and Values
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