Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Under directions of the Facility Supervisor and/or Lead Maintenance, performs a variety of preventative maintenance and general handyman repairs to commercial buildings and equipment. Maintains office, warehouse and retail store equipment. Attends to and completes written work orders for general building repairs. Works with risk management personnel to perform safety inspects of all buildings, initiates corrective course of action; and provides documentation when needed. Maintain emergency equipment and systems.

Exemplary Duties / Responsibilities:

• Performs advanced building and equipment repairs including electrical, lighting, plumbing, air conditioning, concrete, painting; installations and repairs.
• Minor construction work to include stud framing, gypsum wall boarding; door, window, and hardware installation; vinyl composition and ceramic floor tile installations.
• Works closely with and delegates assignments to maintenance helpers.
• Handles task independently and as a team.
• Drives company vehicle to and from job sites and/or to supply vendors for purchasing parts.
• Inspect emergency systems to include fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and actuated lighting systems.
• Inspects and corrects safety problems and file reports to the Facility Manager and/or Lead Maintenance.
• Keeps the maintenance workshop and department vehicles clean and organized.
• Performs all related work as required.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Standing and walking for up to 7 hours. Some sitting may vary.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs.
• Climbing, balancing, bending, and twisting required.
• Finger and manual dexterity required.
• Work inside and outside required.
• Work along and with others required.

Environment/Element Exposure:

• Vibrations, hazards (physical), fumes, dust, and odors: occasionally.
• Chemicals: occasionally.
• Extreme cold, heat, wet or humid conditions: occasionally.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum three years working experience or schooling in related field.
• Able to stand and walk up to 7 hours per day.
• Able to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Must have knowledge of building construction, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and painting.
• Knowledge of air conditioning system with a 608 EPA or electrical certification helpful.
• Must know how to operate all power repair tools in a safe and effective manner.
• Able to follow complex verbal and written instructions to perform all tasks safe and efficiently.

License/Certifications:

• Valid CA Drivers License: clean DMV printout and be insurable to drive company vehicles.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Able to work with a diversified population and people with barriers to employment.
• Able to work efficiently, safe, and in a cost-effective manner.
• Able to follow directions with minimal supervision.

Core Competencies:

• Task & Operational Efficiency - Demonstrates ability to prioritize and complete work orders on time and according to instruction; organizes work materials and communicates progress to supervisor.
• Maintenance & Technical Operations - Uses hand and power tools effectively; performs basic repairs in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and HVAC systems; follows safety and maintenance protocols accurately.
• Safety, Compliance & Risk Mitigation - Identifies minor building and equipment issues and recommends or executes basic repair solutions; troubleshoots effectively within scope of training and under supervision.
• Communication & Customer Service - Supports and collaborates with other maintenance staff and leads; contributes to a cooperative team environment and helps achieve shared goals; welcomes feedback and assists when needed.
• Training, Teamwork & Collaboration - Responds to internal requests from staff professionally; ensures assigned tasks do not disrupt organizational operations; maintains courteous and service-oriented behavior.
• Leadership & Talent Development - Listens actively to supervisors and coworkers; maintains professionalism under pressure; shows willingness to try new approaches and follow through with assigned duties.
• Inventory, Resource & Budget Management - Clearly communicates questions or concerns about work orders and tasks; reports job status or issues effectively to the supervisor; understands and follows verbal instructions.
• Ethics & Integrity - Demonstrates integrity and alignment with Goodwills core values; adheres to safety, environmental, and operational policies and standards even when unsupervised.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standard of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor.

Goodwill Southern Los Angeles County