Facilities Maintenance Tech

Facilities Maintenance TechHot JobYFT Bristow HQ - Bristow, VA 20136OverviewPosition Type Full Time Job Shift Day Travel Percentage Negligible Category Nonprofit - Social ServicesDescriptionYouth For Tomorrow is a residential facility established in 1986. YFT has experienced extraordinary growth in its services and needs qualified skilled technicians to aid in the care and maintenance of the facility and grounds. As a YFT team member you will have opportunities to impact the lives of the residents in a positive way and increase your skills while keeping the campus running smoothly.BenefitsYFT offers competitive pay, continuing education, and ongoing trainings. We offer a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees such as medical, dental, vision, group life insurance, and up to a 5% retirement match. We also offer supplemental insurances such as life, short-term disability, critical illness, accident insurance and legal resources. We have 9 paid holidays and personal time off accruals.Salary Range: $28 - $32 per hourRole and ResponsibilitiesMaintenance and repairs to YFT homes, offices, buildings, satellite offices, grounds, etc.Respond and complete work orders within 24 hours, unless work order requires parts or hired contractors.Prepare and assist with construction projects, event set-up and take down, fundraising events, etc.Ensure YFT grounds is maintained which include, but are not limited to; mowing, shoveling, pulling weeds, plowing snow, etc.Provide on-call services to urgent maintenance requests. Including evenings and weekends.Assist with making deliveries, maintaining/ monitoring of inventory, assembly of furniture, donation pick-ups, etc.Perform weekly inspections of YFT resident homes and complete necessary maintenance needs.QualificationsMinimum of a High School diploma requiredPositive attitudeProven ability to work effectively in a team environment and under pressure to meet tight deadlinesHighly self-motivated with strong work ethicsKnowledge and understanding of basic power tools and maintaining residential and commercial structures.Motor skills are strongly needed in order to complete tasks such as climbing ladders, squatting, utilizing both arms, legs and bendingAbility to Lift 70 lbs or moreProblem solving abilitiesCommon understanding of assembling furnitureAppliance repairs a plus, can train!Considerable knowledge and common sense on OSHA safetyAbility to prioritize work orders and various on-going projectsSpecific knowledge and experience in the following areas a plus: Drywall Replacement/Patch, minor electrical work, minor plumbing work, and ability to use power tools, lawn mowers and snow removal.Minimum of 40 hours per week required. Some emergency call-ins may be required.Must have a valid Driver's license and eligible to drive as part of the position to acquire materials and travel to satellite officesPreferred Experience and Training :Commercial and residential maintenanceCarpentry, drywall, light fixture replacement and other general home repairsPlumbing and water heater replacementRemodeling work & knowledge of appliance repairLandscaping and mowing on commercial equipmentOSHA 10/30 trainingForklift certificationCandidate must be able to pass FBI fingerprinting background check to work in a Children's Residential Facility, Health screening for TB and Immunization records.Youth for Tomorrow provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment based on race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status. Youth for Tomorrow exercises its right as a religious organization to employ people consistent with its religious beliefs, practices, and observances.