Facilities Maintenance Specialist

Youth and Family Advocates; Florida; On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Youth and Family Advocates is seeking a Facilities Maintenance worker to oversee upkeep, safety, and improvements for agency facilities in New York. You will plan schedules, perform basic plumbing, electrical, and HVAC tasks, and coordinate with licensed trades as needed.

The position is full-time and temporary with a weekly schedule; benefits are not included. Ideal candidates show strong organization, teamwork, and the ability to work with hands, handle equipment, and maintain a safe, orderly

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or vocational education with experience in maintenance/custodial services, equipment, and hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan continual work schedule to maintain agency-owned properties.
• Develop site-specific maintenance plan and coordinate with trades as needed.
• Review and close site maintenance work orders in FMX.
• Perform preventive maintenance and maintain grounds and equipment.
• Ensure safety practices and proper documentation.

Skills

Maintenance knowledge

Team collaboration

Hand tools use

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

FMX work orders

Job description

This opportunity is temporary on a full-time weekly schedule; not eligible for benefits.

Position Summary:

Responsible for the upkeep, maintenance, safety, and improvements for YFA facilities including ground maintenance, building maintenance, and repairs. This position is responsible for prioritizing maintenance requests to ensure that facility maintenance needs are addressed timely and competently. This position requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a team and in collaboration with others.

Essential Job Functions:

• Plan a continual work schedule to maintain agency-owned properties.
• Strong organization and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates ability to work with hands and to work in mechanically oriented situations.
• General knowledge of various types of equipment.
• Ability to work under general supervision.
• Base-level knowledge of plumbing, electrical, construction, and air-conditioning equipment to identify problems and identify appropriate licensed trade professionals, if needed.
• Ability to arrive/report to work on time and ready to work.
• Ability to abide by principles of EEO compliance and a workplace of dignity and respect.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a group/team setting.
• Ability to show respect to others and deliver quality customer service.
• Ability to take guidance and direction from supervisors.
• Ability to abide by core values and mission statement of the agency.

**THESE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS A COMPLETE STATEMENT OF ALL DUTIES PERFORMED. EMPLOYEES WILL BE REQUIRED TO PERFORM OTHER JOB-RELATED MARGINAL DUTIES AS REQUIRED***

Education & Experience:

High school diploma, GED, or vocational education with experience in maintenance/custodial services, equipment, and hand tools.

Specific job responsibilities and goals include but are not limited to:

• Ensure that YFA owned facilities are maintained in accordance with agency standards.
• Develop a site-specific schedule with flexibility for YFA owned facilities and plan workday at that site.
• Perform occasional and appropriate work requests at YFA non-owned sites, e.g., furniture assembly, shelf installation, light furniture moving, etc.
• Review and complete site-specific custodial/maintenance work orders that are entered in FMX. Close out work order when work is completed.
• Complete site-specific preventive maintenance as required.
• Ensure YFA grounds are well maintained, professional in appearance and that potential safety issues are addressed.
• Complete paperwork timely and maintain documentation as needed.
• Maintain equipment and equipment storage area.
• Purchase items that are needed to complete maintenance tasks and process payment as required.
• Wear protective gear as needed when performing duties.
• Perform duties with safety as highest priority.
• Perform other appropriately related tasks as requested.

Physical Requirements:

Good general physical condition with ability to do heavy lifting up to 50 pounds