Facilities Maintenance Technician

Title: Facilities Maintenance Technician Division: Project 180 Pay Scale: $25.59 - $32.90 Project 180 Overview Mission: SSG-Project 180 provides practical and clinical behavioral health, re-entry, and diversion solutions that empower justice-involved Angelenos to achieve lasting personal transformation and reclaim their lives. Org. Summary: Project 180 is a leader in the forensic treatment space, offering high-quality, specialized treatment programs that serve thousands of justice-involved individuals. Our programs span criminal justice intercepts and include pre-arrest interventions, court-based diversions, jail in-reach, and intensive post-release services. Project 180 operates in partnership with County agencies including the Department of Mental Health (DMH), the Department of Health Services (DHS), and the Justice, Care and Opportunities Department (JCOD). Annually, we serve over 1,500 justice-involved individuals. At The Heart Of Our Organization Are Our Core Values - Our Fundamental, Non-negotiable Beliefs That Guide How We Make Decisions And Work With One Another In Service Of Our Mission Humanity: We lead with a people-centered focus, seeking to understand and value the lived experience of others and centering their human dignity. Integrity: We honor the trust placed in us by doing what is right while fulfilling our commitments - even when no one is watching. Adaptability: We embrace the pivot, evolving to meet the complex needs of our community. Empowerment: We cultivate the tools, confidence, resilience, optimism, and agency within every individual to lead their own transformation. Equity: We honor everyone’s unique journey, meet them where they are and commit to providing the targeted support and resources that allow each individual to contribute and thrive. Interdependence: We move as a unified team, trading silos for collective strength, recognizing that our greatest impact is achieved together. The Position The Facilities Maintenance Technician provides hands-on support for the day-to-day maintenance and operation of Project 180 facilities. This position is responsible for completing maintenance requests, performing repairs, conducting site inspections, supporting vendors, moving furniture and equipment, assisting with company vehicles, and transporting supplies between locations. This is a hands-on and mobile position that requires regular travel between Project 180 locations and the flexibility to respond to changing priorities and urgent facility needs. The Department The Operations Team provides direct support to Project 180 staff with an eye for detail, process, and customer service. Spanning functional areas such as safety, facilities, finance, IT, and compliance, the Operations team takes on a generalist approach with a specialization in customer satisfaction. Operations at Project 180 began in 2023 and is still in a nascent form, seeking dedicated individuals willing to problem-solve, continuously learn, and strive for excellence. Essential Functions Facility Maintenance & Repairs Complete assigned maintenance requests and work orders. Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs. Replace light bulbs, batteries, HVAC filters, hardware, door components, faucets, fixtures, and other basic maintenance items. Perform basic plumbing, painting, carpentry, patching, furniture assembly, and general repairs. Perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting on A/C units. Replace water pumps when appropriate and within the employee's training and ability. Perform routine maintenance and basic repairs on facility appliances. Troubleshoot basic issues with refrigerators, washers, dryers, microwaves, water dispensers, and other common appliances. Identify repairs that require a licensed or specialized contractor. Keep maintenance tools, equipment, and work areas clean and organized. Site Inspections & Preventive Maintenance Conduct routine walkthroughs of assigned facilities. Check plumbing, HVAC, electrical, lighting, appliances, doors, pest concerns, security, and general building conditions. Perform assigned preventive maintenance on A/C units, appliances, equipment, and other building systems. Identify and report leaks, damaged equipment, blocked exits, trip hazards, and other safety concerns. Help prepare facilities for inspections. Take photos and provide written updates when needed. Furniture, Equipment & Site Setup Assemble, disassemble, move, and install furniture and equipment. Assist with office moves, room setups, new-site openings, closures, and facility projects. Load and unload furniture, appliances, equipment, and supplies. Safely secure items during transportation. Assist with organizing offices, storage rooms, and facility areas. Transportation & Operations Support Transport supplies, equipment, documents, keys, badges, and other materials between locations. Pick up supplies and equipment from approved vendors, warehouses, or other locations. Complete urgent or time-sensitive deliveries when assigned. Support Operations with facility-related transportation and special projects. Maintain communication with the Facilities Manager regarding assignments and priorities. Company Vehicle Support Assist with routine vehicle inspections and basic vehicle checks. Report damage, warning lights, tire concerns, cleanliness issues, and other vehicle problems. Transport company vehicles to approved vendors for maintenance, repairs, smog checks, detailing, and other services. Assist with fueling, cleaning, and organizing company vehicles. Help maintain vehicle service information and records. Ensure company vehicles are secured and returned to their assigned locations. Vendor & Contractor Support Meet vendors and contractors at Project 180 locations. Provide access to approved work areas. Help vendors locate rooms, equipment, utilities, or areas requiring service. Monitor work progress when requested. Take before-and-after photos when needed. Report incomplete work, delays, damage, or other concerns to the Facilities Manager. Inventory & Supplies Receive and organize maintenance and Operations supplies. Monitor commonly used supplies and report low inventory. Assist with inventory counts. Maintain clean and organized storage areas. Distribute supplies and equipment between locations as needed. Emergency & Urgent Facility Support Respond to urgent facility issues when assigned. Assist with water leaks, HVAC problems, plumbing issues, damaged doors, power issues, appliance failures, and other building concerns. Help secure affected areas when needed. Contact the Facilities Manager or appropriate vendor when additional support is required. Document the issue and actions taken. Minimum Qualifications Experience with general facility maintenance and repairs preferred. Basic knowledge of HVAC/A/C systems and preventive maintenance. Ability to perform basic A/C troubleshooting and routine maintenance. Ability to perform basic appliance troubleshooting and maintenance. Comfortable replacing water pumps and similar maintenance components when appropriate. Basic plumbing, painting, carpentry, and repair skills. Comfortable using common hand and power tools safely. Ability to create, update, track, and close maintenance tickets to document completed work and outstanding repairs. Ability to provide photos and clear notes within maintenance tickets when needed. Ability to follow work orders and instructions. Ability to identify and report facility and safety concerns. Organized and able to manage multiple assignments and changing priorities. Ability to communicate clearly with staff, vendors, contractors, and supervisors. Comfortable working independently at different Project 180 locations. Willingness to assist with urgent facility needs when required. Ability to regularly stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, and perform physical tasks required for hands‑on maintenance work. Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds independently and assist with moving furniture, appliances, equipment, and supplies weighing 85–105 pounds using team lifting or proper moving equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation. Driving Requirements Valid driver's license. Ability to safely operate company vehicles when authorized. Ability to travel between Project 180 locations during the workday. Must meet Project 180 requirements for operating company vehicles. Supervisory Responsibilities None Environmental Conditions Job duties are to be performed both in and out of the office setting. Physical Requirements The employee is expected to drive, sit, stand, walk, carry a maximum of 40lbs, listen, and speak in order to complete job requirements. Mental Requirements The employee must be able to handle any/all of the following: constant distractions, interruptions, uncontrollable changes in priorities/work schedules; be able to process information, think, and conceptualize. #J-18808-Ljbffr SSG Project 180