Copy of Maintenance Technician

HOUSTON APARTMENT FOUNDATION; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician to ensure the upkeep of facilities and grounds. This role involves performing general maintenance, janitorial tasks, and safety inspections, contributing to a clean and safe environment for all. If you have a passion for service and a knack for maintenance, this is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others. Join a team that values hope and community, and be part of a mission-driven organization that has been transforming lives since 1879.

Qualifications

• 1+ year maintenance and janitorial experience preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow basic instructions is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance tasks including repairs and janitorial duties.
• Maintain records for repairs and safety inspections.

Skills

Basic maintenance skills

Janitorial skills

Ability to follow instructions

Housekeeping operations knowledge

Ability to lift heavy objects

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Cleaning agents

Brooms and mops

Job description

Buckner Children and Family Services Community:
Location: Lubbock, TX - Onsite
Address: 129 Brentwood Ave.
Job Schedule: Full-Time

We are seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our Admin Program. As a Maintenance Technician, you will shine hope as you conduct the maintenance operations for the building, equipment, and grounds of the Buckner Family Pathways/Family Hope Center at Lubbock. You will perform preventative maintenance and janitorial tasks as needed. You will also be responsible for cleanliness and servicing of assigned areas, care of cleaning equipment, efficient use of basic supplies, basic maintenance, and lawn care. Join our team and shine hope in the lives of others!

What you'll do:

• Perform general maintenance functions including, but not limited to: changing light bulbs; replacing broken switch plates and outlet covers; unstopping toilets, sinks and drains; replacing blinds; hanging window coverings, pictures, bulletin boards, etc.; touch up painting; checking and cleaning gutters; replacing doorknobs and strike plates, hinges, cabinet knobs, etc.; watering outside shrubbery as needed; and reporting other maintenance needs.
• Assist program directors to perform and document regular campus safety drills as well as review and produce safety inspection reports MSDS.
• Maintain repair, maintenance, and inspection records for campus and buildings, such as pest control, a/c air filters, septic, lawn care, etc., and improvements.
• Perform basic repairs to buildings and miscellaneous equipment or appliances.
• Perform routine campus cleaning functions including, but not limited to: observing grounds; picking up debris or trash; maintaining storage areas, and other work areas in a clean and orderly manner; hauling items to the dump as necessary; maintaining areas behind buildings in a clean and orderly manner free of debris; and cleaning porches, washing windows, as needed.
• Perform routine monthly safety campus inspections, walkthroughs of all buildings, including but not limited to walk through inspections of Family Pathways and Multi-purpose buildings; identify and report potential safety hazards.
• Function as initial point of contact for maintenance requests from clients/staff and coordinate repairs/service calls with supervisor utilizing TELS system.
• Perform deep cleaning of all washers/dryers on campus semi-annually. Check lint traps on dryers regularly.
• Clean and maintain outside HVAC unit condensers for all cottages/apartments in May and July each year.
• Report and/or make recommendations to the Regional Office Manager and directors concerning maintenance issues or needs.

What you’ll bring:

• Requires the ability to understand and follow basic written and oral step-by-step instructions. High School Diploma (or G.E.D.) preferred.
• Minimum 1 year prior related maintenance experience preferred.
• Minimum 1 year prior related janitorial experience preferred.
• Requires in-depth understanding of all phases of housekeeping operations.
• Requires basic knowledge of house cleaning devices, such as brooms, mops, cleaning agents and sanitation/cleaning requirements.
• Requires ability to drive assigned vehicle(s) or personal vehicle, with appropriate state license, following all laws applicable; must provide proof of liability insurance and must be eligible to be insured under Buckner’s insurance policy. Must be age 21 or older to drive on behalf of Buckner.
• Requires ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force continuously to move objects and/or people.
• Requires ability to walk, stand and sit, sometimes for prolonged periods of time.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

About Buckner Children and Family Services: Since 1879 Buckner has been transforming lives through hands-on ministry, serving the most vulnerable from the beginning to the ending of life. Buckner is one of the oldest and most unique faith-based social service organizations of its kind, serving hundreds of thousands of people each year in the United States and around the world. Learn more about our programs and ministry at buckner.org. Buckner is an Equal Opportunity Employer.