Facilities Technician

Utahhumane; Murray (UT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Humane Society of Utah is seeking a Facilities Technician to maintain buildings, grounds, vehicles, equipment, and essential systems to ensure safe, functional operations that support animal care and public services.

You will perform preventive maintenance, complete work orders, coordinate contractors, manage safety documentation, and participate in on-call rotations. A high school diploma and OSHA-10 are required or must be completed after hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience using basic tools and completing general maintenance and minor repairs in carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems required.
• Facilities, property, building, construction, or office management experience preferred; animal shelter experience is helpful.
• An OSHA 10-hour training certificate is required or must be completed after hiring.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, routine inspections, and minor repairs involving carpentry, plumbing, electrical systems, HVAC, appliances, fixtures, and equipment.
• Monitor essential building systems, including automated controls, security, fire alarms, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning systems, and report or coordinate corrective action.
• Maintain grounds and exterior areas, coordinate snow and ice removal, and support safe, clean, and presentable facilities.
• Use the work order system to document requests, prioritize needs, communicate status, maintain records, and prepare inventory, maintenance, and repair reports.
• Coordinate contractors and vendors, obtain pricing, order parts and supplies, verify completed work, and communicate HSU safety, technical, and contractual requirements.
• Support vehicle and equipment maintenance, including scheduling inspections, service, and repairs and completing appropriate basic maintenance tasks.
• Maintain safety documentation, product specifications, and Safety Data Sheets; participate in Safety Committee activities; and complete assigned follow-up items.
• Coordinate room set-ups, breakdowns, cleaning schedules, and special projects while maintaining positive working relationships with staff, volunteers, visitors, and community members.
• Identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities while treating animals humanely and supporting HSU policies, missions, and operational priorities.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and perform other job-related duties assigned by the facilities manager or organizational leadership.

Skills

Maintenance skills

Reading building plans

Troubleshooting

Verbal & written communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic tools

Work order system

Microsoft 365

Driver's license

Job description

Compensation: $50,000-$55,000 annually, Exempt

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Importance

The Facilities Technician helps ensure the Humane Society of Utah. Buildings, grounds, vehicles, equipment, and essential systems are safe, functional, clean, and cost-effective. Reliable facilities of operations support uninterrupted animal care, veterinary services, staff productivity, and a welcoming experience for the public.

What Success Looks Like

Success means preventive maintenance and work orders are completed safely and on time; building systems remain dependable; repair needs are identified early; vendors and supplies are managed responsibly; facilities are clean and presentable; and urgent issues are communicated and resolved with minimal disruption to HSU programs.

Duties

Duties you are Responsible For Directly or Indirectly In this Position

• Perform preventive maintenance, routine inspections, and minor repairs involving carpentry, plumbing, electrical systems, HVAC, appliances, fixtures, and equipment.
• Monitor essential building systems, including automated controls, security, fire alarms, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning systems, and report or coordinate corrective action.
• Maintain grounds and exterior areas, coordinate snow and ice removal, and support safe, clean, and presentable facilities.
• Use the work order system to document requests, prioritize needs, communicate status, maintain records, and prepare inventory, maintenance, and repair reports.
• Coordinate contractors and vendors, obtain pricing, order parts and supplies, verify completed work, and communicate HSU safety, technical, and contractual requirements.
• Support vehicle and equipment maintenance, including scheduling inspections, service, and repairs and completing appropriate basic maintenance tasks.
• Maintain safety documentation, product specifications, and Safety Data Sheets; participate in Safety Committee activities; and complete assigned follow-up items.
• Coordinate room set-ups, breakdowns, cleaning schedules, and special projects while maintaining positive working relationships with staff, volunteers, visitors, and community members.
• Identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities while treating animals humanely and supporting HSU policies, missions, and operational priorities.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and perform other job-related duties assigned by the facilities manager or organizational leadership.

Qualifications

Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience using basic tools and completing general maintenance and minor repairs in carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems required.
• Facilities, property, building, construction, or office management experience preferred; animal shelter experience is helpful.
• An OSHA 10-hour training certificate is required or must be completed after hiring.

Technical Skills

• Ability to read basic building plans and troubleshoot facility or equipment issues.
• Valid driver license and ability to meet HSU vehicle insurance requirements.
• Ability to use a work order ticketing system and maintain organized records, inventories, and reports.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft 365 or comparable email, spreadsheet, document, and project management tools.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills and the ability to explain repair options, risks, timelines, and costs.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, reach, and safely lift, carry, push, or move up to 50 pounds. Ability to use hand and power tools and work indoors and outdoors in varying weather and temperature conditions.

Schedule Requirements

A full-time schedule may include weekdays, weekends, holidays, variable hours, and an on-call rotation for urgent facility issues. Schedules may change based on business needs, projects, weather events, or emergency repairs.

Working Conditions and Emotional Demands

Work is performed throughout HSU buildings, grounds, mechanical areas, offices, shelter spaces, and veterinary areas. The position may be exposed to noise, animal odors, cleaning products, dust, chemicals, moving equipment, weather, and animals of varying sizes and temperaments. Required personal protective equipment and established safety procedures must be used.

Emotional Demands

The role requires remaining calm, practical, respectful, and safety-focused when responding to urgent repairs, competing priorities, service interruptions, and requests from multiple departments. The employee may work near sick, injured, neglected, or deceased animals and must maintain professionalism, compassion, and appropriate boundaries in an animal welfare environment.

Supervision

Supervision exercised

No regular employee supervision. May coordinate the work of contractors, vendors, and service providers within assigned projects.

May provide task direction and safety guidance to volunteers assisting with approved facilities projects.

• AWM-Animal Welfare & Mission Commitment