Facilities Maintenance Technician I

San Diego Humane Society; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday Day Off

Comprehensive benefits package

403(b) retirement plan with 5% match

Free pet adoptions and vaccines

Job summary

San Diego Humane Society’s San Diego Campus is seeking a Full-Time Facilities Maintenance Technician to perform preventative maintenance, repairs, and some janitorial tasks across all facilities. You’ll work with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other trades, respond to emergencies, and coordinate service with vendor specialists while contributing to a safe, welcoming shelter environment.

This role offers competitive pay, a 4/10 schedule, and opportunities for growth while helping animals and the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; minimum 3 years related experience.
• Experience with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, or related trades.
• Knowledge of hand and power tools used in the job functions.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance throughout the facility and on equipment.
• Maintain, install, and repair plumbing systems; respond to maintenance emergencies.
• Inspect building facilities and equipment to identify needed repairs and alterations.
• Coordinate service with HVAC, plumbing, electrical and other vendor specialties.
• Support public and staff during shelter programs and events.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Building trades

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand & Power Tools

Job description

San Diego Humane Society is hiring a Full-Time Facilities Maintenance Technician for our San Diego Campus!

How You’ll Impact Our Mission

At San Diego Humane Society, we’re united by our mission to Inspire Compassion. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing maintenance, repair and some janitorial support for all society facilities. You’ll perform skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance, repair, and upkeep of facilities, equipment, and furnishings. This role delivers service at the gold standard level in alignment with the SDHS Way, to meet the needs of animals and the people who love them by leading with compassion, finding creative solutions, providing personalized care and building connections. If you’re passionate about making an impact in the animal welfare movement, we’d love to talk to you.

What’s in it for you?

At SDHS, we’re proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and commit to being a place where every person – staff, volunteer, and guest – can feel a sense of belonging. We support and invest in employees through conscious delivery of benefits and a workplace environment based on our Core Values.

As An Employee You’ll Enjoy

• Competitive pay and paid time-off (including your Birthday Day Off!)
• Comprehensive benefits package, training and well-being programs
• 403(b) retirement plan with 5% match after 1 year
• Free pet adoptions, pet vaccines and spay/neuter services
• …and so much more!

What You’ll Do

• Perform preventative maintenance throughout the facility and on the equipment.
• Maintain, install, and repair plumbing systems throughout the facility. Janitorial work as needed. Respond to maintenance emergencies.
• Inspect building, facilities, and equipment to ascertain needed repairs, make or recommend repairs or alterations as needed.
• Arrange for service with HVAC, plumbing, electrical and other vendor specialties when appropriate
• Willingly assist the public and other staff in all shelter programs and special events.

What We’re Looking For

• Requires High school diploma or equivalent, and a minimum of three (3) years of full-time related experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience working in a maintenance related capacity required.
• Experience working with heating, air-conditioning, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and/or related building trades required.
• Knowledge and proper use of hand and power tools related to job functions required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be approved by SDHS insurance carrier to drive a company or personal vehicle for work purposes.

Location & Hours: Based at our San Diego Campus, with expected frequent travel to provide support to all campuses. This position works a 4/10 Alternative Work Schedule.

Pay: Starting range is between $24.20 - $26.92 per hour. The actual hourly rate is determined by your related education and experience. The listed hiring range for this position depicts the target range of pay rates for candidates. The maximum of the hiring range is reserved for candidates with the highest qualifications and relevant experience. Compensation for internal candidates may increase beyond the listed range based on performance over time. For all candidates, the actual starting pay rate is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to your years of related education and experience, internal pay equity, and position location.

Career Growth through Job Levels:

Facilities offers three job levels as you grow within your role. Growth is based on time worked in your SDHS Facilities Maintenance Tech role and meeting other training and performance requirements – everyone can advance once they meet the requirements! Advancing levels is recognized through a title change and pay increase.