Building Maintenance & Repair Technician

Open Door Mission is seeking a dependable hands-on Facilities Maintenance Technician to help keep our buildings grounds and equipment safe functional and welcoming.

Our facilities are more than buildings-they are places where individuals and families find safety support and an opportunity for this role youll use your maintenance and repair skills to directly support that mission by ensuring our properties are well maintained and ready to serve our guests students employees and community.

If you are a self-starter who enjoys variety solving problems working with your hands and seeing the tangible results of your work we encourage you to apply.

No two days in Facilities are exactly alike. Youll work across multiple Open Door Mission properties completing maintenance repairs preventative maintenance and grounds-related projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Complete assigned facilities work orders from start to finish in an efficient and timely manner.

• Perform general building maintenance and repairs including carpentry remodeling basic electrical plumbing painting locks appliances fixtures and equipment commonly found in residential and commercial facilities.

• Conduct preventative maintenance and safety inspections.

• Help ensure buildings equipment and grounds remain clean safe functional and well maintained.

• Assist with seasonal and outdoor work including snow removal garbage removal lawn mowing and general grounds maintenance.

• Assemble disassemble and move office furniture and equipment.

• Identify maintenance or safety concerns and communicate them appropriately to the Facilities Director.

• Work with outside vendors when needed.

• Complete required work-order documentation and other facilities records.

• Provide task oversight to volunteers and program students when assigned.

• Help protect the safety and security of Mission facilities and property.

• Remain flexible and willing to assist with building and grounds needs across multiple properties.

• Share responsibility for responding to occasional after-hours facility emergencies such as heating failures water leaks or weather-related concerns.

Were looking for someone who combines practical maintenance skills with reliability good judgment and a heart for serving others.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a committed Christian with a passion for Open Door Missions work of restoring hope and changing lives.

• Serve as a positive role model for our guests and program students.

• Have at least one year of experience in building maintenance carpentry electrical plumbing or a related field; additional experience is preferred.

• Have a high school diploma or GED.

• Be comfortable and skilled using hand tools shop tools and power tools.

• Be safety-conscious and knowledgeable about general facility operations and maintenance.

• Be a self-starter who can work independently while also collaborating effectively with staff volunteers students and vendors.

• Be able to prioritize work and adapt when plans change or unexpected maintenance needs arise.

• Remain calm and solution-focused during emergencies.

• Communicate professionally and courteously with employees donors volunteers guests students and outside vendors.

• Be able to read and write and communicate through email.

• Be available to work evenings and/or weekends when needed.

Unless a position is specifically designated as non-driving Facilities employees are expected to be able to operate Open Door Mission fleet vehicles. Our fleet includes a box truck refrigerated van 8-passenger and 12-passenger vans and pickup truck.

Candidates must hold a current valid New York State Drivers License and be willing to authorize a driving-record and background check. Drivers must meet Open Door Missions insurance requirements.

This is an active hands-on position that requires the ability to work both indoors and outdoors throughout the year.

The position frequently requires:

• Standing walking climbing stairs bending reaching carrying and kneeling

• Working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions

• Exposure to dust odors noise and fumes

• Lifting up to 50 pounds frequently with heavier lifting performed with assistance

• Using manual dexterity hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills

• Regular interaction with individuals experiencing homelessness poverty and recovery

Occasional work at heights may also be required.

At Open Door Mission maintaining a building means more than fixing what is broken. A functioning heating system safe walkway repaired door clean property or completed work order helps create an environment where our staff can serve effectively and where our guests can feel safe and cared for.

If you want to put your practical skills to work in a role that has a meaningful impact on others we would love to hear from you.

This posting describes the general nature and responsibilities of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. Employees may be asked to perform other job-related responsibilities as assigned by their manager or supervisor. Employment with Open Door Mission is at-will.

Required Experience:

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