Facilities Technician 1

“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