Maintenance & Facilities Coordinator

Socket.dev; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Humane Society of North Texas is seeking a Maintenance & Facilities Technician to maintain grounds at multiple Fort Worth locations, including the Joshua ranch. You will perform routine maintenance, operate vehicles and power equipment, and assist with donations logistics.

Responsibilities include ensuring OSHA compliance, safety, and accurate record keeping, coordinating with management, and representing the organization professionally to the public and volunteers.

Qualifications

• Follow the mission of the Humane Society of North Texas.
• Represent the organization professionally with the public and volunteers.
• Valid Texas driver’s license and safe vehicle operation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds and facilities across multiple Fort Worth locations.
• Perform routine upkeep, mowing, irrigation, and plantings maintenance.
• Coordinate vehicle and equipment preventive maintenance.
• Assist with donations pickup and unloading as needed.
• Ensure OSHA safety standards are met and waste is managed properly.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Vehicle operation

Safety compliance

Time management

Communication

Tools

Power tools

Trailer towing

Lawn equipment

Job description

Essential Functions of the Position

• Under the direction of the Maintenance & Facilities Manager, maintains the grounds, including mowing, irrigation and general upkeep of plantings, fences and building facades at several company locations in the Fort Worth area, including the Joshua ranch. Ensure all facilities and grounds are maintained in a safe, environmentally friendly, and professional manner. Ensure waste is removed from trash cans and grounds around company facilities.
• Perform routine maintenance of all areas and assigned facilities as assigned by the Maintenance & Facilities Manager.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Transport equipment and or animals between company locations, as assigned.
• Purchase supplies and equipment as approved by management.
• Adheres to highest safety standards; ensures the facility meets OSHA requirements.
• Safely operate and maintain company vehicles and equipment. Maintain and understand thoroughly the general equipment needed for the daily operations of company facilities. Identify and correct safety issues promptly.
• Assist Development Department with Gift in Kind Donations – picking up and unloading pallets, storing items.
• Maintain workspace and supplies in a safe, neat and orderly manner. Ensure equipment is properly and securely stored.
• Represent the Humane Society of North Texas by providing excellent customer service and focus.
• Protect the confidential information on customers, donors, community service and employees..
• Report to work at assigned start time; go to/return from breaks and lunch at assigned times; leave work at assigned time.

• Maintain accurate information and record keeping, to include vehicles, equipment, and facilities and maintenance program.
• Coordinate community service personnel, to include time tracking and general coordination of community service program.
• Coordinate volunteer activities when they are assigned to helping the maintenance department.
• Coordinate special activities as directed by management.

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities Needed to Perform the Essential Functions of this Position

• Follow the mission of the Humane Society of North Texas.
• Ability to represent the Humane Society of North Texas in a professional manner in all situations with the public, volunteers, community service and staff.
• Ability to create and sustain positive working relationships within the Humane Society of North Texas, with volunteers, the public, and be a team player.
• Must be patient, courteous and work well under stressful conditions.
• Knowledge and ability to accurately work with detailed information in paper and computerized format.
• Must be detail oriented and have strong time management skills.
• Strong project management skills; takes initiative to ensure all projects are on schedule; notifies manager promptly if deadlines are not met.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively.
• Ability to learn and quickly adapt to changes in programs and procedures.
• Must be patient, courteous and work well under stressful conditions.
• Must have a valid Texas drivers’ license and qualify as insurable driver on company insurance plan.
• Must be able to pull a trailer (e.g. adoption trailer, horse trailer, flatbed) in a safe manner.

Physical Demands

• Regular exposure to animal odors, diseases, possible contagious conditions, bites, scratches, animal waste and moderate noise levels.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This position is regularly required to use hands to fingers, handle, talk, hear, stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, bend, kneel or crouch.
• The position holder must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance, up to 80 pounds with assistance.
• Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.
• While performing the duties of this job this position may be exposed to animal odors or airborne particles.
• Exposure to chemicals and chemical fumes.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Position will both work indoors and outdoors with exposure to elements.
• Drive company vehicles on a daily basis to other locations and vendors as needed.
• Use power equipment on a daily basis to complete projects as assigned.
• Climb ladders and other use other non-powered equipment frequently to complete projects

Working Conditions

• The individual performing this job may be required to work more than 8 hours in a day or 40 hours in a week.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the individual. Other duties than those listed herein may be assigned.