Facilities Maintenance Technician (Phoenix Campus)

firstfoodbank; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Medical and insurance coverage

PTO and holidays

Job summary

St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance in Phoenix, AZ, seeks a Facilities Maintenance Technician to perform routine building maintenance across multiple trades. Duties include repairs, inspections, event setups, and grounds upkeep on all campuses.

You’ll handle work orders, inventory, seasonal HVAC maintenance, and safety compliance in a role that supports hunger relief operations. The position requires physical endurance, flexibility for evenings/weekends, and a valid AZ driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years’ building maintenance experience or equivalent with knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, roofing, concrete, appliances, etc.
• Work schedule flexibility to include overtime, evenings and weekends if necessary.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and operate safely in outdoor Arizona conditions.
• Valid Arizona driver’s license and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, upkeep and repair of the property and grounds.
• Periodic inspections of units, buildings and common areas with timely repairs.
• Event setups and tear downs.
• Process work orders promptly and according to policy.
• Care, maintenance and inventory of supplies, tools and equipment.
• Oversee landscaping and proper irrigation maintenance.
• Keep records of preventative maintenance, work orders and inventories.
• Seasonal maintenance like startup/shut down of EVAP coolers.
• Report unusual situations and operate within safety standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Safety awareness

Verbal communication

Written communication

Heavy lifting

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Facilities Maintenance Technician at St. Mary's Food Bank is responsible for performing routine building maintenance tasks. Performance of building maintenance tasks in one or more fields (e.g., carpentry, electrical, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, etc.). Performs general cleaning and other tasks as assigned. This position assists the Facilities team with general maintenance, repair of buildings, facilities, and equipment, preventive maintenance and grounds keeping for all St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance Campuses.

Schedule:

• Tuesday–Friday: 9:00 AM–5:30 PM
• Saturday: 6:00 AM–2:30 PM
• Sunday and Monday: Off

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain, upkeep and repair of the property and grounds.
• Periodic inspections of all units, buildings, and common areas, performing repairs as needed.
• Event set ups and tear downs.
• Completing work order requests promptly and according to company policy.
• Responsible for the care, maintenance, and inventory of all supplies, tools, and equipment.
• Overseeing proper maintenance of landscaping including but not limited to cutting grass, edging, and weeding flowerbed areas, properly placed, timed, and running sprinklers, maintaining trees, shrubs and other plants.
• Keeping accurate records regarding preventative maintenance, work orders, refurbishing, inspections, and inventories.
• Completing seasonal maintenance such as startup and shut down of EVAP coolers.
• Reporting unusual or extraordinary situations regarding the property or clients.
• always Operating within company safety standards and policies.
• Remaining knowledgeable concerning company policies.
• Ensuring knowledge of emergency shut off valves and sewer clean out valves and locations.
• Cleaning and securing work areas, storage areas, tools, and equipment.
• Monitoring property to remove trash and ensuring stairwells are clean and power washed.
• Safety sensitive position.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands/Environment Factors

• Stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, and reach during shifts,
• Lifting up to 50 pounds
• A large portion of the shift work is outdoors; candidate must be willing and able to tolerate weather extremes in both the Arizona summer heat and winter cold
• Required PPE – Foot Protection that complies with ANSI or ASTM rating (Steel toe or composite toe with slip resistant sole). After completion of 90 days post hired date employee will be eligible for a shoe voucher to SMFB preferred shoe vendor.

Requirements

• Minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years’ building maintenance experience or equivalent. With Knowledge of items pertaining to Plumbing, electrical, HVAC, roofing, concrete, appliances, ETC.
• Work schedule flexibility required to include out of town, overtime, evenings, and weekends if necessary.
• The ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Knowledge of wall repair and painting.
• Experience soldering copper pipe with propane torch.
• Knowledge of floor care products and equipment.
• The ability to trouble shoot and repair plumbing fixtures, evaporative coolers and similar warehouse equipment as well as perform minor electrical repairs.
• Valid Arizona driver’s license.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Have general working knowledge of basic construction and mechanical practices.
• Basic computer skills.

What we offer:

• Competitive Compensation Package:
  • Competitive Pay, including:
    • Pay Range: $25–$28 per hour, depending on facilities knowledge, qualifications, and experience.
    • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a generous employer match
    • Employee Referral Bonus Program
    • Tuition Assistance
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  • Medical and Insurance Coverage
    • An employee-only medical plan at no cost to you
    • 4 low-cost employee-only, spouse and/or family member medical plans
    • Vision and Dental coverage
    • Health Savings Account generously funded by the employer and Flexible Spending Account options
    • Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death & Accident Insurance at no cost to you.
    • Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
    • Optional Pet Insurance and Legal Shield Identity Theft offering
  • Time Off
    • 15 PTO days, accrued bi-weekly, that increases with length of service
    • 40 hours of Personal/Sick time
    • 8 Company Paid Holidays

This is your chance to join a cohesive and welcoming team and make a difference in our Arizona communities. Join our Mission to alleviate hunger.

St. Mary’s Food Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other protected status under all applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.