Maintenance Technician in Phoenix, Arizona at JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDRENS SERVICE INC

Job Summary: The Maintenance Technician is responsible for excellence in overall maintenance and upkeep, primarily at Fillmore Commons and in supporting other Sojourner Center campuses as needed. The position entails Facilities department repairs, preventive maintenance, and support in facilities-related projects. Performs building maintenance tasks and repairs on all Sojourner Center campuses under minimal supervision.

Schedule: Monday-Friday (May be required to work evenings and/or weekends as scheduled.)

Rate of Pay: $20.00-$22.00/hr.

Essential Functions:

• Ensure a safe, secure and functional environment for participants, staff, volunteers and guests by maintaining all buildings and grounds.
• Inspects facility and equipment for hazards to determine functional systems, detect malfunctions, needed repair, and seeks remedies.
• Performs minor electrical maintenance to include, but not be limited to fixtures (e.g. wall switches and outlets, incandescent and fluorescent bulbs and tubes, ballast, sockets, fuses, appliances, cords, etc.) using appropriate hand, power, and specialty tools.
• Performs minor plumbing maintenance (e.g. replacement or repair of leaks in drains and faucets, unclogging of drains, trenching and laying new lines, replacing drain hoses on washers and similar devices).
• Performs painting, carpentry, and masonry work (e.g. preparing surfaces and using brush, sprayer, or roller to apply paints, stains, and varnishes, hanging doors, fitting locks and handles, etc.) using appropriate hand, power, and specialty tools.
• Reconfigures, installs, positions, and remounts modular offices and space (e.g. furniture, wall panels, work surfaces, storage bins, lighting, file cabinets, etc.) to accommodate user needs and maximize office space using various hand, power, and specialty tools, dollies, and hand trucks.
• Prepares the surfaces and paints various structures and equipment (e.g. walls, refrigerators, evaporative coolers, floors, roofs, doors, restroom facilities, etc.) to preserve wood and metal parts from corrosion and maintain a safe, comfortable working environment using various painting equipment and related tools (e.g. sprayers, rollers, brushes, thinners, etc.).
• Paints and maintains playground, and performs preventative maintenance tasks in a timely and thorough manner on all campuses; helps with event set-up and pick-up.
• Reports daily activities in writing and verbally as requested; uses computerized work order system as required for work assignments.
• As required: attends meetings and communicates with contractors and vendors.
• Maintains effective communication with direct supervisor as well as with the other departments.
• Safety is our number one priority. Makes sure all doors are locked, water faucets are shut off, and common areas have no spills or hazards present, including, but not limited to, broken chairs/windows.
• Working with supervisor, orders parts, picks up materials from vendors to perform work as assigned, driving agency or own vehicle, including large vehicle/truck.

Education, Experience, and Other Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• One (1) year experience demonstrating general repair, PM and maintenance skills.
• The ability to use cleaning substances and to use specialized equipment, specific to this job position is required.
• Ability to obtain a Level I Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Driving agency or own vehicle, including large vehicles/truck is an essential function of this position.
• Valid Arizona Driver License, proof of automobile insurance and Motor Vehicle Record acceptable to Sojourner Center’s insurance company.

Other Duties:

· Performs other duties as assigned.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a complete comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

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PCN: 720-004