Facilities Technician 1
Facilities Technician 1
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Job Description
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 Foundation (IF) is a growing nonprofit organization dedicated towards disrupting the cycle of homelessness by providing targeted interdisciplinary services in our recuperative care centers emergency shelters housing services and childrens and family programs. IF currently has 13 facilities with 22 microcommunities 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 IF facilities and should possess the knowledge to complete repairs under the guidance of another technician.
This position is eligible for a signing bonus of $500.00
Pay rate for this role is $20.00$22.00 an hour.
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 environmentby 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.
- 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.
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 Drivers 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.
Core Competencies: In addition to the requirements above a facilities technician 1 should have basic proficiency in 3 of the competencies listed below.
- Safe Practices
- Technological Skills
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Interior Finishes
- Exterior Finishes
- Mechanical Knowledge
Benefits
- Medical Insurance funded up to 91 by Illumination Foundation (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
- 10days 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
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
