Facilities Maintenance Technician Assistant

DEPARTMENT: Facilities & Operations

REPORTS TO: Director of Building & Facilities Operations

COMPENSATION: $15- $18 per hour

POSITION SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:

The following briefly describes representative responsibilities of this job, but it is not intended to be a complete or all-inclusive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of this position:

Maintenance Duties:

• Maintains integrity of the facility, conducting regular inspections of the space and its contents and fixtures.
• Ensure proper completion of individual tasks, punch lists, safety hazard issues as assigned to guarantee the upkeep and repairs at all campus buildings.
• Complete various repairs of the buildings and grounds in the following areas:
• Plumbing: Basic repairs and maintenance of sinks, toilets, and drinking fountains
• HVAC: Resolve basic heating and ventilation difficulties, changes filters and belts
• Minor grounds and exterior cleanup
• Painting and drywall repair
• Ceiling tile maintenance, including grid repair and installation
• Basic electrical: replacing and/or changing light ballasts, bulbs, switches, and outlets, replaces batteries throughout headquarters. (i.e., clocks, automatic lavatory flushing mechanisms, automatic air fresheners, lavatory lighting, etc.).
• Keeps shop area and other work areas clean and organized.
• Routinely assesses needs and performs replacement of bulbs and batteries throughout headquarters (i.e., clocks, automatic lavatory flushing mechanisms, automatic air fresheners, lavatory lighting, etc.).
• Ensure equipment and lights are switched off, and premises are locked after hours
• Collaborating with facilities and safety/security team members
• Completes repairs as directed by immediate supervisor or other organization management representatives
• Completes and submits all required paperwork in an accurate and timely manner
• Keeps supervisor well-informed of activities, results of efforts, problems etc.; and recommends corrective actions
• Works cooperatively and conducts self in a professional manner at all times when in contact with consumers, staff, sub/contractors, monitors and the general public
• Performs other duties as assigned

Complete general janitorial duties, including but not limited to:

• Sweeping, mopping and vacuuming floors
• Waxing furniture and cleaning fixtures
• Disposing of trash and emptying trash receptacles
• Performing minor repairs
• Keeping buildings free from indoor pests
• Maintaining cleaning equipment
• Maintaining inventory of cleaning agents and equipment

COMPETENCIES:

The following briefly describes knowledge, skills, abilities, and characteristics associated with this position, including any required experience, education, licensure, certification, or combination thereof:

• Proactively communicates (verbally and in writing) effectively with staff, department managers, and Space Foundation leadership.
• Demonstrates a proactive initiative to work and ensure assistance with all assigned tasks are completed on budget and in a professional, thorough, and timely manner.
• Exhibits mobility in order to monitor and maintain systems facility-wide and to meet the daily demands of the position..
• Work in an internal and external environment (including varying temperatures and conditions) as well as at off-site locations, when necessary
• Adheres to established organizational policies, procedures, and guidelines, particularly those related to confidentiality and privacy
• Ability and willingness to follow instruction and learn new skills applicable to job-related duties.
• Displays enthusiasm to assist Space Foundation colleagues with duties related to facility maintenance.
• Availability to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Requirements include:

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution
• Experience in commercial HVAC or related field is preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Strong customer service orientation and the ability to professionally respond to all maintenance and management/staff requests

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Individuals in this position will generally work indoors and will have a workspace designated solely for them. Necessary office furnishings, equipment, and supplies will be provided by the Foundation. While performing the duties of this job, the team member may periodically be required to work outdoors and would be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The team member may periodically be required to work in an offsite environment or at special events, and from time to time may be asked to travel on Foundation business, at the Foundation’s expense. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

JOB STATUS:

• FLSA Classification: This position is non-exempt according to guidelines of the Fair Labor Standards Act and, as such, an individual in this position is eligible to receive overtime.

• Full- or Part-Time: This position is full-time in nature. An individual in this position will regularly work a schedule consisting of 40 hours per week.

• Work Location: This position’s primary worksite is the headquarters location in Colorado Springs, CO. The nature and responsibilities of this position are such that it is not eligible for alternative worksite arrangements, such as working from home or telecommuting, on a consistent or recurring basis.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time