Maintenance Technician

Position: Facilities-Maintenance Technician

Program : Program Services

Status: Full-Time, Hourly

Description :

Complete work orders for all Synergy Services facilities and grounds including oversight of general repairs, basic carpentry, operate small power tools, fix appliances, plumbing and electrical installations and repairs as assigned by Vice President of Facilities. Provide work supervision and direction to staff personnel and contractors as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist in organizing and coordinating all general repairs on all Synergy Services sites. Utilize MaintainX to track work orders.
• Communicate with agency Vice President's and managers to determine maintenance needs in assigned programs. Prioritize weekly with Vice President of Facilities and programs to determine schedule of maintenance and priorities.
• Maintain and facilitate all fire drills and safety inspections at all Synergy locations. Serves as a member of the agency Building and Maintenance Committee as required.
• Coordinate with Vice President of Facilities to maintain and service all heating and cooling units and appliances.
• Performs plumbing and electrical installations or repairs as assigned. Handle basic carpentry assignments and operate small power tools as needed.
• For apartments, will restore vacated units to a "move-in" condition, including painting, drywall repair and appliance testing. Manage office furniture and apartment moves, repair office fixtures and maintain exterior areas as assigned.
• Conduct regular inspections of buildings and equipment to identify issues before they worsen.
• Obtains bids for work and manages vendors for the various facilities as assigned, including maintenance, cleaning, snow removal, security, landscaping, etc.
• Responds to facilities emergencies, and is on call as required.
• Works with volunteers and groups who are in assisting with facility work at assigned programs i.e. painting, grounds work, gardening, decorating, etc.
• Assists Vice President of Facilities in the management of physical tools, and appliances inventory.
• Work directly with donors on accepting donations for the agency. Once the donations have been accepted, distributes donations to Agency sites as needed.
• Participation in Performance and Quality Improvement activity is required by each employee.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES


Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws of assigned staff and volunteers. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work of assigned staff and volunteers. Address complaints and resolve problems as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree from four year college or university preferred but not required; or one to two years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

The employee in this position must have a valid Drivers license.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The employee in this position must have the ability to use computer software, including Windows and Word for Windows.

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 this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.


WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be at least 20 years of age, pass a background check and Family Care Safety Registry screening, fingerprint screen, drug screen, physical and have a valid driver's license and proof of insurance.

Non-Discrimination:
Synergy Services is an EEO employer. We firmly support the principle and philosophy of equal employment for all individuals, regardless of age, race/ethnicity, religious creed, ancestry, color, sex, disability (including pregnancy), national origin, marital status, political belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic testing and screening information, covered veteran status or any other protected category pursuant to applicable federal, state or local laws.

Benefits:
All full-time positions are eligible for generous benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, PTO, paid holidays and a 401K Plan with Employer Match. Some regular part-time positions are eligible for partial benefits.


Synergy Services is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of belonging and representation. We feel our staff, interns, and volunteers are among our most valuable assets. We embrace and encourage the differences in life experiences, knowledge, self-expression and unique capabilities that our staff, interns and volunteers bring to their work at Synergy. These aspects strengthen our agency, community, and our work with clients.