Facilities Technician: Hands-On Maintenance & Repairs

HR Partners; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Capper Foundation is seeking a Facilities Technician to perform diversified duties installing, troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining facility equipment across residential sites. You will determine work methods, tools and materials for routine assignments and ensure safety standards are met.

The role requires hands-on skills in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, painting and grounds keeping, with the ability to read manuals and work orders.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years in a maintenance role preferred.
• Must be able to perform carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electrical, equipment repair, painting, grounds keeping and janitorial duties.
• Must be familiar with and able to use all hand tools and power tools common to the position.
• Ability to understand complex written and oral instructions.
• Must work in a team environment.
• Read, write and speak fluent English.
• Possess valid Kansas driver’s license and proof of insurance.
• Able to pass background checks per Capper Foundation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs general maintenance and repairs on all residential properties.
• Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs on facility equipment during work hours and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of facility on an annual basis.
• Performs simple maintenance duties and responsibilities.
• Maintains the property grounds, work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
• Assesses maintenance orders for repair or replacement.
• Performs carpentry using power tools such as drills, saws and sanders.
• Installs, repairs and maintains electrical, plumbing, HVAC, appliances and other related systems.
• Determines materials, equipment and supplies needed to complete orders.
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, efficiency and cost effectiveness on maintenance issues.
• Respects all Capper Foundation property and resources and the property of those supported.
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance services.
• Diagnoses problems, replaces, repairs and tests parts, makes adjustments as needed.
• During inclement weather shovels snow, salts icy patches, etc.
• Installs, moves, repairs and removes equipment and furnishings into and out of residential facilities.
• Contacts outside maintenance contractors.
• Attends meetings with supervisor at least weekly.
• Complies with safety regulations and maintains clean and orderly work areas.
• Performs various clean up and maintenance tasks as needed.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical

HVAC

Painting

Grounds keeping

Janitorial duties

Teamwork

Reading comprehension

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Capper Foundation is seeking a Facilities Technician to perform diversified duties installing, troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining facility equipment across residential sites. You will determine work methods, tools and materials for routine assignments and ensure safety standards are met.

The role requires hands-on skills in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, painting and grounds keeping, with the ability to read manuals and work orders.