Facilities Technician 1 - Day Shift

“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, 7am - 3:30pm.

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. 

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

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