Maintenance Tech III

Job Type


Full-time

Description

ORGANIZATION: Friends of Switchpoint is a non-profit organization that has been serving those individuals, families and veterans experiencing poverty and homelessness since 2014.

• OUR MISSION: To empower families and individuals in need by addressing the underlying causes of their poverty and providing each client with a personalized, comprehensive plan that supports them on their journey to self-sufficiency and the opportunity to contribute to the community.
• OUR VISION: We believe each individual has worth and value. Change occurs when people are treated with respect and dignity, empowered with skills and resources to better their circumstance.

CULTURE VALUES:

• Kindness - Remember Kindness is Contagious!
• Connection - It is why we are here and what gives purpose & meaning to life!
• Kinship - We want you and those we serve to feel a sense of Belonging.
• Self-Worth - Treat people the way they can become w/True Value & Worth!
• Self-Reliance - Learn your role and take initiative!! We want "Fishermen"!

GUIDING PRINCIPLES:

• Kindness: To demonstrate compassion and respect for all people.
• Leadership: To lead by example, developing, promoting, and sharing innovative ideas and programs to help those experiencing homelessness.
• Transparency: To be open and honest in our relationships.
• Authenticity : To do what we say we do.
• Positive Influence: To judge our effectiveness by the extent to which individual lives are saved and improved by the positive experience of the people we influence.
• Golden Rule: To treat all people as we ourselves would wish to be treated.

OUR MOTTO: It Takes All of Us to End Homelessness.

PURPOSE:

Maintenance Technician III is a senior-level technician responsible for advanced troubleshooting, repair, and optimization of complex equipment and facility systems. This role serves as a technical leader within the maintenance department and may provide guidance and mentorship to junior technicians.

Requirements

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead advanced troubleshooting and repair of complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated systems.
• Perform predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Analyze equipment performance and recommend process or reliability improvements.
• Install, calibrate, and maintain production equipment and facility systems.
• Read and interpret advanced electrical schematics, PLC logic, and technical drawings.
• Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and root cause analysis initiatives.
• Train and mentor Maintenance Technician I and II employees.
• Ensure all work is completed in compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Assist with maintenance planning, scheduling, and inventory management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent advanced training preferred.
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical systems, PLCs, automation, motors, drives, hydraulics, and plumbing.
• Experience with CMMS systems and advanced troubleshooting techniques.
• Ability to lead projects and mentor team members.

Skills and Competencies

• Advanced diagnostic and problem-solving abilities.
• Leadership and mentoring skills.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in industrial environments.
• Availability for overtime, emergency call-ins, and rotating schedules as needed.

Employee Benefits:

• 401k
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

• (Eligible 1st of Month after 60-days)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life & Disability

Compensation

Starting Wage: $25/hour DOE

Full-Time Position

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We value a diverse workforce.


"Employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and dependent on the position you are applying at Switchpoint."

Salary Description


$25.00/hour