Facilities Maintenance Technician

El Buen Samaritano

Job Location:

Austin, TX - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 26 - 28

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Who We Are
For more than 35 years El Buen Samaritano (El Buen) has been a trusted community resource for Latino and immigrant families in Central Texas. Through culturally responsive food access health education workforce development housing stability and economic mobility programming El Buen serves more than 30000 individuals annually. The organization is recognized as both a direct service provider and a systems leader in building equitable pathways to health education and economic stability.
Visit our website to learn more about our organization: Administration Department provides the operational foundation that enables El Buen to fulfill its mission. Through responsible stewardship of facilities technology organizational systems and operational resources the department creates safe welcoming reliable and efficient environments where staff participants volunteers partners and community members can effectively work learn receive services and build stronger communities.
Job Purpose: The Facilities Maintenance Technician provides hands-on operational support that ensures El Buens campus buildings equipment and operational spaces remain safe functional welcoming and fully prepared to support the organizations mission and daily operations.

The Facilities Maintenance Technician coordinates and performs the day-to-day facilities operations that ensure El Buens campus buildings grounds equipment fleet and operational spaces remain safe functional clean welcoming and fully prepared to support the organizations mission. This role is responsible for delivering responsive facilities services through preventive maintenance routine repairs inspections campus logistics event support inventory coordination and operational readiness while helping preserve the organizations physical assets.

Reporting to the Facilities Manager the Facilities Maintenance Technician serves as the departments primary hands-on facilities professional ensuring maintenance requests are completed efficiently operational issues are identified proactively and work is performed with professionalism quality and strong customer service. The position works closely with the Facilities Manager to support contractor coordination vendor activities safety initiatives facility inspections and continuous improvement efforts across campus.

Working collaboratively with the Facilities Manager Associate Director of Operations contractors vendors and staff throughout the organization this position contributes directly to operational excellence responsible stewardship and the creation of safe dignified and welcoming environments that support staff participants volunteers partners and visitors.

This is a full-time position based at El Buen headquarters generally Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. The role requires flexibility to work occasional evenings weekends and special events as needed. This position includes a 90-day probationary period during which performance role alignment and overall fit will be evaluated through regular feedback and defined expectations. Employees are expected to attend all staff training professional development activities and in-person organizational events.

SCOPE

Coordinates day-to-day facilities operations that support the safe efficient and uninterrupted operation of El Buens campus.

Performs preventive maintenance routine repairs facility inspections and general maintenance of buildings grounds equipment fleet and campus infrastructure.
Coordinates room setups campus logistics furniture moves deliveries inventory management and operational support for meetings programs and community events.
Supports contractor and vendor activities by coordinating facility access monitoring work and communicating operational needs to the Facilities Manager.
Maintains maintenance records work orders inventory documentation equipment logs and other operational records that support effective asset management.
Promotes operational readiness customer service safety and responsible stewardship of organizational facilities equipment and resources while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Facilities Maintenance & Operational Readiness (35%)

Preventive Maintenance: Performs scheduled preventive maintenance on buildings mechanical systems furniture equipment fleet vehicles and campus infrastructure to maximize asset life minimize downtime and support uninterrupted operations.
Routine Repairs: Completes general maintenance and repair activities including carpentry painting drywall lighting minor plumbing door hardware furniture repair and other routine maintenance within the scope of the position. Coordinates specialized repairs through the Facilities Manager when licensed contractors are required.
Building Readiness: Ensures classrooms offices meeting rooms common areas storage spaces and service areas remain clean organized functional and ready to support daily operations programs and community activities.
Campus Appearance: Conducts routine inspections of campus grounds sidewalks parking areas landscaping signage and exterior facilities to maintain a safe professional and welcoming environment consistent with El Buens mission.
Operational Readiness: Identifies maintenance needs before they become operational disruptions and communicates emerging issues priorities and recommendations to the Facilities Manager.

Campus Operations & Organizational Support (20%)

Event Support: Coordinates room setups furniture arrangements audiovisual support signage and event logistics for meetings trainings Board meetings and community events while restoring spaces following use.
Operational Planning: Prepares facilities for upcoming programs organizational events seasonal activities and changing operational priorities by coordinating room readiness equipment availability and logistical support.
Participant Experience: Helps ensure that every participant volunteer staff member and visitor experiences facilities that are safe welcoming clean accessible and reflective of El Buens commitment to dignity and service.
Campus Logistics: Coordinates deliveries inventory movement furniture relocation warehouse organization donation logistics and operational requests that support program implementation.
Fleet Support: Conducts routine vehicle inspections coordinates preventive maintenance maintains fleet documentation and reports maintenance concerns.

Work Order Management & Customer Service (15%)

Work Order Coordination: Receives prioritizes documents and completes assigned work orders accurately and efficiently while maintaining complete maintenance records.
Customer Service: Provides courteous timely and professional service to staff participants volunteers vendors and visitors by responding to maintenance requests and communicating work status.
Operational Communication: Communicates recurring maintenance concerns equipment failures safety issues and recommended operational improvements to the Facilities Manager.

Safety Asset Stewardship & Facility Inspections (15%)

Safety & Risk Awareness: Performs routine safety inspections follows OSHA requirements and organizational safety policies and immediately reports hazards requiring corrective action.
Asset Stewardship: Protects organizational facilities equipment tools vehicles furniture and supplies through responsible use preventive maintenance and proper storage.
Inventory & Supply Coordination: Monitors maintenance inventory maintains organized storage areas assists with inventory counts and communicates supply needs.
Facility Inspections: Documents facility conditions equipment performance housekeeping and operational readiness while assisting with regulatory inspections and improvement projects.

Continuous Improvement & Organizational Support (10%)

Continuous Improvement: Identifies practical opportunities to improve efficiency preventive maintenance safety customer service and operational effectiveness.
Cross-Department Collaboration: Works collaboratively with departments contractors vendors volunteers and organizational leadership to support facility operations and organizational priorities.
Emergency & Community Response: Supports emergency response activities campus improvement projects office moves volunteer events and continuity of operations as needed.

Other Duties as Assigned (5%)

Operational Support: Assists with receipt of deliveries donation pickups food bank pickups bread pickups and other logistics-related support tasks as needed to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
Cross-Functional Support: Supports broader organizational operations and shared campus needs as assigned particularly when facilities readiness or logistical coordination is required.
Other Duties as Assigned: Performs other duties as assigned in support of El Buens mission facilities operations organizational continuity and emergency response operations.

The responsibilities listed reflect the core scope of work. A full job description including detailed expectations will be provided during the hiring process.

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES
At El Buen manager-level staff are responsible for ensuring that operations are safe reliable and aligned with the organizations mission and service delivery goals. The Facilities Manager plays a critical role in maintaining the physical environment that enables effective programming staff productivity and community engagement.

Required Education & Experience

High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate required.
Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in facilities maintenance building operations construction property maintenance custodial operations or a related field required.
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
Equivalent combinations of education technical training certifications apprenticeships and relevant experience may be considered if they demonstrate the knowledge and practical skills necessary to perform the responsibilities of the position.
Experience performing preventive maintenance general building repairs facility inspections and operational support activities required.
Valid Texas Drivers License with an acceptable driving record required.

Skills & Abilities

Ability to anticipate and respond effectively to changing operational priorities while maintaining high levels of customer service and responsiveness.
Strong working knowledge of general building maintenance preventive maintenance practices and routine repair techniques.
Ability to safely operate hand tools power tools ladders maintenance equipment and organizational vehicles.
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple work orders while maintaining attention to detail and high-quality workmanship.
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate professionally with staff participants volunteers contractors vendors and visitors.
Ability to identify maintenance concerns evaluate practical solutions and exercise sound judgment when determining when issues should be escalated.
Ability to maintain accurate maintenance records inventory documentation inspection logs and work order documentation.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office email mobile technology and electronic work order systems or the ability to quickly learn new software.
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a collaborative Operations team.
Ability to perform physical work safely while maintaining compliance with organizational safety policies and OSHA requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Technical certification or vocational training in HVAC electrical plumbing carpentry construction technology facilities maintenance or a related skilled trade.
OSHA 10 OSHA 30 CPR or First Aid certification.
Experience supporting a nonprofit educational healthcare faith-based or multi-building campus environment.
Experience coordinating vendors contractors inventory fleet operations or event logistics.

The qualifications and physical demands listed above are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with the ADA to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

What We Can Offer You for All Your Hard Work:

Comprehensive health coverage (medical dental vision) witha minimum 85% of the employee medical premium covered by the Organization
A 403(b)-retirement plan is offered for which you will be immediately eligible.
- El Buen will match employee contributions dollar for dollar up to 4%
- El Buen will make a retirement contribution of 5% of earnings (must enroll)
Employer paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Professional Development Opportunities
Time Off Including
- 8 paid holidays are observed each year plus Rest Days Thanksgiving Week (Fall Break) and Rest Days during Winter Break in December (up to 10 days) through New Years Day
- Accrual of a total of 80 hours annual vacation time
- Accrual of 1 day of sick leave per month of service (12 days per year)

Safeguarding certification is required to work as an employee at El Buen Samaritano Episcopal Mission (El Buen) an institution of the Diocese of Texas. The steps in this process help to protect the individuals who are employees; the children youth or vulnerable adults with whom you serve and the institution (El Buen) where you work. Our goal is to make El Buen a safe place where each person is treated with care and respect.
Criminal background check will be conducted on all final candidates.

Job Type: Full-time
Hourly Rate $26.44 - $28.85 (The hourly rate is commensurate with qualifications experience and knowledge).

Please no phone calls emails or recruiters.

Required Experience:

Manager

Who We AreFor more than 35 years El Buen Samaritano (El Buen) has been a trusted community resource for Latino and immigrant families in Central Texas. Through culturally responsive food access health education workforce development housing stability and economic mobility programming El Buen serves ...

Coordinates day-to-day facilities operations that support the safe efficient and uninterrupted operation of El Buens campus.

Performs preventive maintenance routine repairs facility inspections and general maintenance of buildings grounds equipment fleet and campus infrastructure.
Coordinates room setups campus logistics furniture moves deliveries inventory management and operational support for meetings programs and community events.
Supports contractor and vendor activities by coordinating facility access monitoring work and communicating operational needs to the Facilities Manager.
Maintains maintenance records work orders inventory documentation equipment logs and other operational records that support effective asset management.
Promotes operational readiness customer service safety and responsible stewardship of organizational facilities equipment and resources while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.