Facility Maintenance Technician at Houston Food Bank

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electrical Troubleshooting, Mechanical Troubleshooting, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Plumbing, Life Safety Systems, Fire Systems, Sprinkler Systems, Preventative Maintenance, Inventory Management, Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Safety Compliance, Technical Skills

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

Description POSITION SUMMARY: The Facility Maintenance Technician is responsible for repairing and maintaining Houston Food Bank’s facilities, systems, and equipment. This position will maintain a safe and efficient operation while maintaining all electrical maintenance, plumbing, Life Safety systems, and all building mechanical systems. Adhere to PACT values. (Purpose: Using our strengths passionately to contribute to our mission. Accountability: Choosing to rise above one’s circumstances and demonstrating ownership to achieve results. See It. Own It. Solve It. Do It. Courage: Standing up for what’s right and acting. Transparency: Doing things openly and honestly). ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reliable, consistent, attendance is a requirement. This position requires punctuality and dependable attendance to meet the needs of the business, including attending and taking part in meetings and presentations. Follows all work safety policies and procedures. Completes repair and maintenance work orders requests in a timely manner, and triages requests to prioritize the most critical repairs. Maintains parts and tools inventory at the direction of the facility manager/director. Inspects and performs preventative maintenance on facilities and systems, which may include mechanical or electrical systems, environmental management systems, generators or power management systems, or fire or safety systems. Schedules maintenance or repairs to minimize disruptions to organizational operations wherever possible. Maintains compressor system, including minor repairs. Maintains the organization’s stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements. Conducts daily, weekly, and monthly inspections of Life Safety systems. Maintains all facility maintenance and Life Safety systems. Maintains necessary reports on Life Safety systems. Member of the safety committee. Member of the emergency response team. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Experience: High School Diploma from an accredited school or general education development (GED) certificate 5+ years of maintenance, basic plumbing, electrical, experience Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and insurance. Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. (For best performance, the job holder in this position would be expected to show the right knowledge, skills, and abilities in the listed areas.) Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook Strong customer service skills Must be able to work with a diverse population Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills Knowledge of local, state, and federal codes and standards Understand Life & Fire systems, and sprinkler Systems Ability to apply basic technical skills and knowledge to complete assigned work Proven communication skills, both verbally and written Must be able to solve routine problems by following defined procedures COMPLIANCE: Carries out responsibilities in accordance with HFB policies. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. (For best performance, the jobholder in this position would be expected to show the right knowledge, skills, and abilities in the listed areas.) COMPETENCIES: Action-Oriented / Customer Focus / Drives for Results / Informing / Approachability / Learning on the Fly / Perseverance / Self-development / Listening / Peer Relationships / Integrity and Trust / Functional/Technical Skills PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required daily to analyze and interpret data, communicate, and remain in a standing or stationary position for a significant amount of the workday; and often access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The employee must regularly move around the facility, use hands, wrists, and fingers to grip, push, pull, type, and write. The employee will regularly climb ladders and perform tasks at elevated heights. The employee must frequently lift 50 pounds. The employee will need to have the average ability to hear horns, warnings, and alerts associated with a warehouse. The employee must occasionally travel to other sites for business. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While the job is generally performed in an enclosed facility environment, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, strong food-related smells, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the facility environment is typically quiet, but the employee will be occasionally exposed to loud noise levels (e.g., horns, fans). TRAVEL REQUIRED: Travel is required for this position (up to 20% of the time and on a domestic basis within our 18-county service area). This role supports hours of operations at the Houston Food Bank facilities, as necessary, and may require flexibility (e.g., times of disaster, community events, company events). *Is legally able to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

The Facility Maintenance Technician is responsible for repairing and maintaining the Houston Food Bank’s facilities, systems, and equipment. This includes ensuring compliance with safety regulations and performing preventative maintenance on various systems.