Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Are you excited by the prospect of working for an organization that truly values your contributions, provides opportunities for growth and development, AND gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of children and families?

The Maintenance Technician position is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the site's business goals and objectives. The Maintenance Technician will provide support and services for the organizations Pinellas and Pasco County site locations.

• Must practice safety precautions and be safety conscious at all times.
• Performs required planned and corrective (repair) maintenance to building surfaces, fixtures, systems and equipment.
• Performs equipment preventive maintenance tasks such as: checking for proper equipment operation; lubricating bearings, changing air filters.
• Performs electrical and plumbing systems preventive maintenance tasks such as: inspecting plumbing fixtures for leaks and repairs, checking drain lines to insure they are free of obstruction, checking appliances for proper operation, testing light switches and electrical outlets and conducting ground fault detection tests. Ability to install electrical appliances.
• Performs such carpentry work as: hanging doors and installing windows, replacing/repairing door and window hardware, re-glazing windows, installing and/or repairing cabinets and handrails; repairing roofs, gutters and downspouts; replacing floor tiles and repairing carpet; and patching plaster walls and ceilings.
• Performs such masonry work as: repairing cracked concrete, replacing broken masonry brick and ceramic tiles, re-grouting ceramic tile and sealing concrete and exterior brick walls.
• Performs such plastering and sheetrock repair as: mixing plaster and drywall mud, removing old plaster and lathe; installing lathe, ground coat and white coat; installing and repairing drywall; bends and feathers edges to match surrounding surfaces.
• Performs such plumbing tasks as: repairing faucet washers, seats, stems, spigots, valves, and hardware; resetting commodes, tubs and sinks; repairing water leaks, replacing and/or repairing flush valves or flush tank hardware; and clearing clogged drains and soil lines.
• Performs such painting tasks as: preparing surfaces for painting by patching plaster holes, sanding, scraping or masking; painting with brushes, rollers or sprayers; performing touch-up painting after work in an area; spot painting metal. Surfaces for corrosion control, etc.
• Performs miscellaneous maintenance related tasks for a variety of situations as directed by immediate supervisor.
• Performs necessary manual labor to keep housing projects in a decent, safe and sanitary condition.
• Utilizes a wide range of powered and non-powered hand tools such as drills, sanders, sewage line cleaners, saws, hammers, pillars, screwdrivers, wrenches, oilers and Volt-ohm-amp meters.
• Troubleshoots maintenance problems using visual and appropriate testing equipment.
• Operates and makes all installations and repairs in accordance with local, state and national codes.
• Participates in off-shift and weekend emergency maintenance coverage as scheduled.
• Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

$23.00 - $25.00 per hour, compensation will depend on experience

15 PTO Days per year

13 Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Healthcare Concierge

Financial Wellness Program

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Immediate eligibility for 403b Savings Plan with 25% match

Supplementary Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Specified Disease insurance

Paid Life/AD&D insurance

Pet, Legal and Identity Theft programs

Continuous training and professional development opportunities

Mileage Reimbursement

An opportunity to make the world a better place!

High School Diploma or equivalent

Must have at minimum three (3) or more year's proven experience comparable to a certified journeyman level craftsman in more than one of the building trades or be a Vo-Tech graduate with a journeyman rating and certified in one or more of the trades classifications. (Electrical, painting, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, plastering or utility services)

Alternatively, an equivalent combination of technical training and experience to meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Must be able to work On-Call when needed

Must be able to provide support and services to the organizations Pinellas and Pasco County site locations.

Must have a valid driver license and auto insurance.

Must be bondable.

Must be insurable by the Authority's fleet insurance carrier.

From babies to seniors, Gulf Coast JFCS serves all people in need, regardless of race, religion, culture, or gender identity. Our programs span a broad spectrum of human services, including behavioral and mental health, child welfare and adoption, family support, job and employment transition, housing, food, transportation, and home care assistance for the elderly.

Gulf Coast JFCS strives to offer opportunities to gain field experience and direct client contact hours for both Bachelor's and Master's level practicum and internships. For license-eligible candidates, we may provide both individual and group supervision from a Board-Certified qualified supervisor to help fulfill state requirements, at no cost to the employee, depending on staff availability and scheduling capacity.

Gulf Coast JFCS is committed to maintaining a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, and inappropriate behavior. Gulf Coast JFCS will not tolerate discrimination against its employees on the basis of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, workers' compensation status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Background Screening Requirements: It is our policy at Gulf Coast JFCS that any candidate being considered for employment must successfully complete the organization's background screening requirements, including drug screening and applicable motor vehicle checks. Gulf Coast JFCS is a Florida Care Provider of the Department of Children and Families (DCF), Agency for Health Care (AHCA), and the Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA), which requires all candidates to undergo fingerprinting through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. To learn more about the Clearinghouse, please visit: HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration

Gulf Coast JFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Drug-Free Workplace, and E-Verify employer.