Maintenance Technician

Network of Hope; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Maintenance Technician at a prominent nonprofit organization focused on serving individuals in need. In this full-time role, you will ensure the upkeep of facilities, performing essential maintenance tasks from plumbing to carpentry. Your efforts will directly contribute to creating a safe and welcoming environment for residents. With a commitment to service and community impact, this role offers a fulfilling career path where your skills will shine. Embrace the opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package that supports your well-being and growth.

Benefits

Health insurance with 4-plan options

Tuition Reimbursement Program

403(b) retirement plan with employer matched savings

Dental and Vision insurance

Medical and Childcare Flexible Spending (FSA)

Health Savings Account

PTO and 12 Paid Holidays

Discount Marketplace

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in building maintenance or related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of grounds and facility maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine mechanical maintenance including plumbing and HVAC repairs.
• Maintain accurate records of tools, supplies, and work orders.

Skills

Building Maintenance

Basic Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical Applications

Grounds Keeping Equipment Operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic Maintenance Equipment

Hand Tools

Job description

Maintenance Technician

Full Time Days/7am - 3:30pm, 7:30am-4pm or 8-5pm /$17 - $20+/hr

Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio is currently seeking a Maintenance Technician for Faith Mission in Fairfield County. Faith Mission is one of the largest homeless shelters in our area providing meals and shelter to men, women and Veterans with dignity and compassion.

The ideal candidate will share Our Mission: Creating a better world by serving people in need.

What will I do as the Maintenance Technician with Lutheran Social Services?

• Perform routine and/or basic mechanical maintenance throughout the assigned facility including completing repairs on plumbing, electrical, appliances, and HVAC systems according to manufacturer's specifications. Performs preventative maintenance on facility equipment, maintains maintenance rooms, janitorial rooms, and related storage areas in a clean and organized manner to LSS standards.
• Performs routine custodial and basic carpentry duties as assigned including painting (interior and exterior), patching and spackling drywall, installing/removing flooring, and other basic carpentry and finish work.
• Reviews, analyzes, prioritizes and completes work schedule based on individual work order requests, as well as routine maintenance and grounds keeping requirements. Acts as principal liaison to residents regarding status of work order requests. Keeps community manager appraised of work order status.
• Maintains accurate records including inventories of tools, supplies and appliances. Maintains vacancy reconditioning logs, work order log book, and all other necessary documents.
• Performs routine HUD and LSS required safety inspections and documents results. Participates as needed for bi-annual inspections by the Directors of Risk Management and Facilities Maintenance.
• Performs basic facility maintenance including checking, filling, and/or replacing equipment fluids and filters, screens, etc. Notifies supervisor of damage or decay to any area of the facility including building structure, catch basis, walkways, and parking lot.
• Manages snow removal for the facility. This includes ensuring all steps, walkways and emergency exits are free of snow and ice, removing snow from parking areas and away from the buildings, walkways, driveways, and parked cars. Applies ice melt products to ensure a safe environment.
• Provides accessibility and support for contracted outside service providers as required.
• Promote the highest quality of life for residents by ensuring the building, grounds, and systems are maintained to the highest quality standards and within the assigned HUD facility's operating budget.
• Maintains OSHA and OBWC work standards and records.

Requirements for the Maintenance Technician with Lutheran Social Services:

• High school education or GED required.
• 3-5 years' experience in building maintenance or related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of grounds and facility maintenance.
• Demonstrated skills in basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical applications.
• Experience in operating grounds keeping equipment and use of basic maintenance equipment and hand tools.
• Ability to work varied and flexible schedule to respond to on-call responsibility and other emergency situations.
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license and provide proof of auto insurance.

As one of the largest non-for-profits in Central Ohio, we value our employees. Our excellence is based upon team members dedicated to a fulfilling career and committed to the service of others.

Benefits for Full-time positions* with Lutheran Social Services include:

• Health insurance with 4-plan options!
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matched savings
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Medical and Childcare Flexible Spending (FSA)
• Health Savings Account
• PTO and 12 Paid Holidays
• Discount Marketplace
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on individuals & the community

*Some part-time positions may be eligible for some benefits as well

ABOUT Lutheran Social Services:

We put our Mission of Service into action. Every day LSS serves thousands of people in 27 Ohio counties by addressing the four core societal issues of food, shelter, safety, and healing. LSS offers Food Pantries, housing and supportive services through homeless shelters, domestic violence services, senior living and health care, affordable housing communities, and other services that uplift families and strengthen communities.

Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio is committed to being an equal opportunity employer.