Service Technician Special Projects

SOME (So Others Might Eat) provides material aid and comfort to our vulnerable neighbors in Washington DC helping them break the cycle of poverty and homelessness through programs and services that save lives improve lives and help transform the lives of individuals and families their communities and the systems and structures that affect them.

Our more than 30 programs throughout the district provide comprehensive services that lead to mental and physical health continued sobriety job training living-wage employment and affordable housing. We meet immediate needs with food clothing and healthcare and offer the tools one needs to live with hope dignity and greater independence.

Compensation: We offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits package that reflects our organizational culture mission and core values. The hourly range for this position is $27.04 to $28.63 and may be commensurate with experience.

SOME (So Others Might Eat) is looking for a Service Technician - Special Projects to provide support within our Facilities Management department.

Position Description: The Service Technician - Special Projects will perform the duties necessary to keep the physical structure and associated equipment of the locations in good repair. This includes but is not limited to project preventative emergency corrective and routine repairs in electrical mechanical fire/life safety plumbing and HVAC equipment. Responsibilities also include painting/carpenter duties as directed to maintain the interior and exterior physical structure of the building

Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm. (Full-time 40 hours per week)

Required: HS Degree/GED; 3-5 yrs. Facilities Management experience in multi-site housing or residential facilities

Preferred: HS Degree/GED; 3-5 yrs. Facilities Management and (1-3 years) renovation project experience in multi-site housing or residential facilities.

Required License/Certification: Must possess and maintain a valid vehicle and drivers license with an insurable driving record history to obtain and maintain employment. The vehicle should be safe and reliable (mileage will be reimbursed).

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work independently without direct supervision at times.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Advanced craftsmanship skills in painting and carpentry repairs
• Strong knowledge and experience in electrical systems plumbing mechanical equipment as well as in the maintenance of these types of systems
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to utilize a computer or SOME SOME-provided cellular phone to retrieve calls voicemails texts and work orders

Expected Contributions: Facilities Services

• Ensure that building systems are being operated safely and efficiently as intended and in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Timely completion of turnovers and renovations associated with residential housing while meeting housing inspection requirements and quality inspection of the supervisor
• Purchase materials maintain inventory and required recordkeeping (including receipts) needed for repairs maintenance and special projects.
• Provide special project support in the area of carpentry painting interior/exterior handywork mechanical plumbing and some electrical work while meeting DCRA and other regulatory and supervisor inspection requirements
• Work with the Facilities Compliance Project Manager to identify and communicate potential site conditions related to projects that could be disruptive to Housing and/or other Program business continuity.
• Apply safe-working practices for personal protection and safety of those in SOME buildings.
• May at times be asked to support maintenance and repair services with other team members when not dedicated to a special project.
• Complete work order information in the work order system (eMaintenance) within the Project schedule and completed/closed within 2 workdays of job completion.
• On call rotation with the Facilities Technician team and able to respond after-hours if needed.

Environmental Working Conditions: The employee works indoors and outdoors in accessing and performing maintenance and repair functions involving buildings facilities and equipment. The employee drives to and from different locations and is exposed to outside weather conditions traffic hot and cold surfaces and work areas moisture wetness dust oils greases fumes and mechanical and electrical hazards. The employee works with various cleaning agents. The noise level is loud when the employee is operating power tools and equipment.

Reports to: Facilities Compliance Project Manager

Position Designation: This position is designated as Safety Sensitive. You may be subject to drug testing before or during your employment with this position you may be disqualified from employment based on the presence of marijuana in test results even if you possess a medical card authorizing the use of medical marijuana.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job employees are regularly required to use their hands to finger handle feel or operate objects tools or controls and reach with their hands and arms. Employees are required to frequently stand and walk in work areas and occasionally sit while completing records and reports and talk and hear. Employees are expected to stoop squat crawl and work within confined physical spaces. Employees may climb stairs ladders or small stools and lift and carry parts supplies and equipment typically weighing less than 40 pounds.

To Apply: Go to our career page at and click on the search icon to locate this position. Follow the instructions to complete your online application profile to be considered.

SOME Inc. is a proactive equal-opportunity employer. We ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment without discrimination based on race color religion sex national origin disability or protected veteran status.

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