Facilities Technician at Lutheran Social Services of Southern California

San Bernardino, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Facilities Maintenance, Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical, Painting, HVAC, Customer Service, Communication, Time Management, Problem Solving, Safety Procedures, Teamwork, Computer Skills, Project Management, Landscaping, Power Tools

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description Lutheran Social Services of Southern California began in December 1944 when a group of Lutheran congregations in San Diego came together to discuss how to better assist families in need. They began discussing how to form a Welfare Commission. Their vision expanded when they came together with another group of Lutheran congregations in Los Angeles having the very same conversation. Lutheran Social Services of Southern California was officially incorporated in 1946 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit social service agency. The mission has stayed true to its earliest beginnings, to be a servant to those in need. Today LSSSC serves thousands of individuals and families throughout Southern California with over 40 programs/services at 14 different locations. We are part of the Lutheran Services in America (LSA) network and strive to serve those in need with dignity and respect. Lutheran Social Services of Southern California’s Mission: Ignited by faith, we live out God’s love by embracing, equipping, and empowering vulnerable people in Southern California. Requirements Position Summary: Under the supervision and direction of the Operations Manager, this position performs routine and extensive range of work in the repair and general maintenance of facilities, buildings, and offices. All work will be done in compliance with EPA, Hazmat and OSHA safety rules and regulations. Lutheran Social Service of Southern California has over 15 locations throughout Southern California. The ideal candidate must be comfortable driving company vehicles, traveling to various locations as needed and conducting themselves in a professional manner. Key Responsibilities: Able to work with a team and communicate your work through means of verbal and written communication. Perform a variety of maintenance and repair work independently as instructed or assist other skilled trade personnel to maintain offices/facilities and grounds in proper condition. Perform general and preventative maintenance to various equipment, materials, and structures, such as but not limited to: residential and commercial buildings. Tasks include carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, flooring, roofing, data cabling, appliances, moving various furniture, office cubicle installation, and tear down. Maintain grounds, facilities, and equipment, including installing and repairing metal fences, mowing, weed eat landscape, and cleaning concrete with power equipment. Repair, assemble, install, and assist in the construction of doors, furniture, wall heaters, shelving, and other items; set up for special events. Prepare surfaces for painting; apply finishes and coverings using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment as necessary. Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on HVAC split system evaporator/condensers, swamp coolers, heating systems, appliances, and plumbing equipment. Maintain daily routine records through work order computer software. Knowledge of: Methods, equipment, and materials used in maintenance and repair work. Basic shop math and the ability to read a tape measure Appropriate safety precautions and procedures. Basic to moderate computer skills and the ability to learn new programs Project management- complete tasks on time. Ability to: Provide exceptional customer service Send and receive cell phone calls and text messages. Operate a laptop computer daily and its operating systems. Be able to use email, respond in a timely manner. Attend online meetings and learn new company software as required. Personal time management and the ability to arrive on time for scheduled meetings and appointments. Maintain a clean workspace and company vehicle daily. Communicate effectively with staff and vendors via email, phone, text, or verbally. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Perform skilled maintenance work independently as instructed or assist maintenance trades personnel. Operate a variety of maintenance equipment and machines, including hand and power tools. Operate the company vehicle to perform daily tasks. Drive to various site locations to perform work as needed. Perform work on roofs, attics and crawl spaces and use extension ladders. Call vendors for emergency work as needed. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and have at least 8 years of residential and/or commercial facilities maintenance experience. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Power tools will be provided by the company. The Candidate will provide their own hand tools to perform daily tasks. Education/Experience: High School Diploma or GED. Experience in Landscaping/Residential Repairs/Professional Communication/Computer Literate. Ability to Multitask. Language Ability: Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English. Ability to follow directions, policies, and procedures. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Math Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with issues involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual will have a working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and the ability to maneuver a computer with different software for time management and maintenance work orders. Certificates and Licenses: No certifications needed. Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The ability to work outdoors in the weather year-round to perform daily tasks.

Responsibilities

The Facilities Technician performs routine and extensive maintenance and repair work on facilities, buildings, and offices. This includes general and preventative maintenance tasks across various equipment and structures, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.