Facilities Maintenance Technician Full-time, Benefits Eligible

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At the Greater Birmingham Humane Society (GBHS) your work directly supports the care of thousands of animals each year. We are seeking a dependable skilled Facilities Maintenance Technician who takes pride in maintaining safe efficient and well-functioning facilities. If you enjoy hands-on work solving problems and making a meaningful impact every day we encourage you to apply.

Founded in 1883 GBHS is one of Alabamas oldest and largest animal welfare organizations. Through our open-admission philosophy we rescue rehabilitate reunite and rehome animals while serving communities throughout Central Alabama.

FacilitiesMaintenance Technician

Location: Greater Birmingham Humane Society (All Facilities)
Employment Type: Full-Time Non-Exempt

Seriousapplicants only; maintenance and safe transport experience required.Mustbe able to successfully pass background and motor vehicle check.

TheFacilities Maintenance Technician helps maintain GBHS facilities equipmentand infrastructure to ensure safe clean and efficient operations acrossmultiple locations. This position performs preventive maintenance repairsbuilding systems coordinates with vendors transports supplies betweenfacilities and assists with facility improvement projects under the directionof the Facilities Manager.

PRIMARYRELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to the Facilities Manager
• Interacts daily with staff volunteers vendors contractors and the general public at all GBHS facilities

EssentialDuties and Responsibilities

Responsibilitiesinclude but are not limited to:

• Perform routine inspections of buildings equipment and facility systems to identify maintenance needs and safety concerns.
• Complete general maintenance and repair work including painting carpentry drywall ceiling tile replacement flooring repairs roofing repairs and minor renovations.
• Diagnose and perform basic plumbing repairs including fixtures drains leaks and water lines.
• Diagnose and perform basic electrical repairs including lighting switches outlets ballasts and related components.
• Inspect mechanical plumbing electrical HVAC support systems and CCTV equipment; promptly report significant issues requiring specialized repair.
• Perform preventive maintenance to help extend the life of building systems and equipment.
• Complete scheduled and unscheduled work orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors performing work on GBHS property and communicate project status to the Facilities Manager.
• Assist with receiving transporting organizing and delivering supplies equipment furniture and donations between GBHS facilities.
• Assist with warehouse organization inventory movement and supply staging.
• Operate pallet jacks hand trucks and other material-handling equipment safely; operate forklifts if certified.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining maintenance records supply inventories and purchasing requests.
• Assist with daily animal transport between GBHS facilities
• Follow all safety procedures maintain clean work areas and comply with organizational policies.
• Respond to facility emergencies and participate in after-hours or weekend support as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of facility maintenance building maintenance construction or related experience.
• Working knowledge of basic plumbing electrical carpentry and general building maintenance.
• Ability to safely use hand tools power tools ladders and maintenance equipment.
• Valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to successfully complete criminal background and motor vehicle record checks.
• Strong organizational communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred

• Experience maintaining commercial or nonprofit facilities.
• Experience with work order or maintenance management systems.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Experience operating box trucks trailers or other commercial vehicles.
• OSHA or maintenance-related certifications.

Physical Requirements

Thisis a very physically active position requires frequent standing walkingbending kneeling crouching climbing ladders reaching and lifting or movingmaterials and equipment. The employee must be able to regularly lift up to 50pounds and up to 75 pounds with assistance or reasonable accommodation. Theability to safely operate hand and power tools and perform physical tasks in atimely manner is required. Must meet minimum general requirements for GBHSemployment as set forth in the GBHS employee handbook.

Work Environment

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors across multiple GBHS facilities and may require evening weekend or emergency response as needed. The work environment includes exposure to varying weather conditions maintenance equipment cleaning chemicals dust loud noise uneven surfaces and construction materials. Employees will work around animals and may be exposed to animal dander odors allergens zoonotic diseases bites or scratches while performing facility maintenance and transportation duties. Compliance with all GBHS safety procedures and policies is be able to work with andaround animals of all types including dogs cats rabbits birds and otherspecies. Exposure to animal dander parasites infectious diseases odors andhumane euthanasia procedures may occur as part of the work environment.

TheGBHS is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of GBHS to provideequal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of age colornational origin citizenship status physical or mental disability racereligion creed sex sexual orientation gender identity or expressiongenetic information marital status veteran status or any othercharacteristic protected by federal state or local law.