“Every person deserves compassion, dignity, and the safety of a place to call home.”

Homelessness is the largest social and public health crisis in California. Illumination Health + Home is a growing non-profit organization dedicated towards disrupting the cycle of homelessness by providing targeted, interdisciplinary services in our recuperative care centers, emergency shelters, housing services and children's and family programs. IH+H currently has 13+ facilities with 22+ micro-communities scattered across Orange County, Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire.

Job Description
A Facilities Technician 1 is responsible for the repair and upkeep of IH+H facilities and should possess the knowledge to complete repairs under the guidance of another technician.
Pay rate for this role is $20.00-$22.00 an hour, depending on experience.
This schedule for this role is Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm.

Responsibilities

• Complete routine repairs of company facilities and properties.
• Perform repairs on electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems, and interior and exterior building finishes.
• Maintain a safe working environment by ensuring all tools have their respective guards and safety procedures are being followed.
• Receive feedback and knowledge from higher technicians to grow Core Competencies.
• Inspect company facilities for issues that need to be addressed.
• Occasionally install new flooring in rooms as needed.
• Complete routine preventative maintenance of company facilities and properties ( replace air and furnace filters, smoke alarms, and water filters).
• Routinely clean and organize company assets assigned to you ( Vehicles, tools, equipment).
• Assist in preparing rooms for new client intakes (build furniture and place).
• Ensuring security of our facilities and properties by using discretion with keys, codes, and combos.
• Lock up facilities and properties as needed.
• Participate in team projects.
• Clear out newly vacated room of previous client belongings and trash to prep for room for repairs.
• Stage materials for projects, client intake, or cross-departmental needs.

• Prepare and stage items for delivery or transfer to multiple IHH sites.

• Load and unload company vehicles safely and efficiently.

• Collaborate with facilities and staff to stage and transport equipment for maintenance and repairs.

• Provide additional support to other departments during high-demand projects or emergencies.

Expectations

• Passion and commitment to serving those experiencing homelessness.
• Effectively using interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently without constant supervision.
• Must be able to take direction and positively respond to constructive criticism.
• Fast Learner, able to work in a high paced environment and able to work under pressure.
• Demonstrate leadership skills and take the initiative in decision making when necessary.
• Possess organizational skills, thoroughness and attention to detail.
• Excellent judgement and effective interaction in challenging situations.
• Working effectively with a diverse and multicultural client body and staff.
• Be able to meet targets and work under pressure.
• Communicate with tact and professionalism.
• Other responsibilities and tasks as assigned by Facilities Supervisor.
• Fulfill Illumination Foundations Guiding Principles of Integrity, Humility, Sustainable Compassion, Quest for Knowledge and Critical Thinking, Client- Centered Care, Innovation, Advocacy, and Stewardship and Compliance.

Qualifications
Required:

• High school Diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years ' relevant experience.
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to send and receive emails and summarize data in spreadsheets.
• Valid CA Driver's License and eligibility for company vehicle insurance.
• Able to be trained on heavy equipment (forklifts and man lifts)

Preferred:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

In addition to the requirements above, a facilities technician 1 should have basic proficiency in 3 of the competencies listed below.
Core Competencies:

• Safe Practices
• Technological Skills
• Electrical
• Plumbing
• Interior Finishes
• Exterior Finishes
• Mechanical Knowledge

Benefits

• Medical Insurance funded up to 91% by Illumination Health + Home (Kaiser and Blue Shield), depending on the plan
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life, AD&D and LTD Insurance funded 100% by Illumination Foundation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• 401K with Company Matching
• 10 days vacation PTO/year
• 6 days sick PTO/year
• 10 days holiday PTO/year
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSFL) for federally qualified loans