Facilities Technician
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Job Description
Columbus House Inc.
Job Posting: Full Time (40 hours/week) FLSA Non-Exempt Essential
Facilities Technician
VEVRAA Federal Contractor: Priority Referrals of Protected Veterans Requested
Company Overview & Mission
Columbus House opened its doors in 1982 to provide services for men and women at least 18 years of age. Our goals quickly broadened from the mere provisionof food and shelter and simple survival to understanding and working toward overcoming the problems which cause people to become homeless.
Columbus House along with its core of loyal supporters friends and volunteers has remained committed to fulfilling its mission:To serve people experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk by providing life-saving outreach shelter and housing and by fostering their personal growth and independence. We advocate for and create affordable housing to end homelessness in our communities.
Purpose
Under the direction of the Director of Facilities the Facilities Technician will be the point person in the absence of the Facilities Manager. The Facilities Technician collaborates with the Facilities Technicians Environmental Service Workers and with Program Staff to safely implement the repair and maintenance of physical assets grounds facilities equipment and utilities; to monitor the security of occupants and property and to supervise building occupants and others pursuant to programs and operations to ensure goals are achieved and that the property and improvements are clean safe healthy and may be fully used productively comfortably economically and safely at all times by residents staff volunteers visitors and others. Facilities Technicians are mindful of the clients served by Columbus House and seek to maintain a physical environment that reflects the core values of Trauma Informed Service: Safety Trustworthiness Choice Collaboration and empowerment.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Complete daily weekly and monthly checklists maintain records of scheduled procedures and identify and recommend improvements pursuant to maintenance security and programs and operations.
- Complete all requiredsafety trainingon time as assigned by the company.
- Replace andrepairbuildingfinishes such as ceiling tiles door hardware and can paint wallspiping floors and equipment etc.
- Perform minor repair and maintenance of all physical assets buildings facilities grounds and utilities.
- Inspect physical assets buildings facilities grounds and utilities and identify items in need of maintenance or repair; ensure assets and facility occupants are safe and secure.
- Clean and maintain grounds including but not limited to grass cutting shrub pruning snow removal and de-icing.
- Reliably and safely transport other staff materials supplies and tools as required throughout the state of Connecticut.
- Cleanup after yourself when completing a project.
- Assist with Environmental Services when required.
- Use the EMAINT work order system.
- Complete all required documentation and reporting.
- Respond immediately to emergency situations and customer concerns.
- Monthly on-call responsibilities.
- Use your own vehicle and have your own tools.
- On-call responsibilities.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required
- High School Graduate or equivalent.
- Able to follow directions and accept supervision.
- Skill knowledge and experience pursuant to safe work practices occupational hazards and safety precautions involved in general property security grounds and maintenance work; safe and efficient operation use and maintenance of a variety of basic hand tools and equipment; chemicals and other products used to perform routine maintenance and custodial work.
- Assist with troubleshooting andrepairsof buildings and installed systems to include HVACplumbingsystems kitchen equipment roofs drains shop and grounds equipment.
- The interpersonal skills required to maintain effective working relationships with supervisor co-workers building occupants volunteers public officials visitors etc.; and the ability to work independently or cooperatively as a member of a team.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with a deadline-oriented mindset.
- Basic computer skills for time keeping and email purposes.
- Ability to maintain legible reports and records.
- Strong empathic skills coupled with a high degree of reliability and punctuality.
- Valid Drivers license with a good driving record.
- May be only Facility Technician staff member on duty during certain shifts; may be required to work extended periods of time without relief when responding to priority/emergency situations (including overtime type assignments); may require shift work and/or stand-by or on-call duties.
Supervised by: Director of Facilities
Schedule: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday
Pay Range: $22 plus excellent benefits
Benefits
- Medical dental vision benefits are offered along with other additional voluntary coverages with full time employment
- 401 K retirement plan with employer matching contribution
- Paid time off
- 10paid holidays
Please send your resume and a cover letter to Human Resources Generalist Columbus House Inc. 586 Ella Grasso Boulevard P.O. Box 7093 New Haven CT. 06519 or fax to or email toor apply at
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities Encouraged to Apply
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
