FACILITIES TECHNICIAN I

Description

The Facilities Technician I is a full-time non-exempt employee of The Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands. The Facilities Technician I reports to the Facilities Supervisor and works in partnership with other Trust employees. This position is responsible for the maintenance of the estate and visitor center to ensure the functionality of the land, buildings, infrastructure, furniture, equipment, and fixtures necessary for efficient operations.   

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions.

Available to work overnight shifts and overtime when required.

Assists in the setup and operation of onsite retreats/events

-Furniture removal and installation

-Equipment set up for catering staff.

-Clean up and trash removal.

-Responds to guest requests.

Maintains all buildings and structures in proper working condition. 

-Responds to facilities request forms.

-Replaces light bulbs.

-Plunges clogged toilets and repairs faucets.

-Repairs doors and door hardware to ensure proper function.

Ensures proper operation of electrical system.

-Maintains proper temperature set points for HVAC systems.

-Maintains breakroom appliances in working order.

-Perform routine maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.

HVAC

-Inspects equipment according to maintenance schedule.

-Schedules any needed repairs.

-Replaces filters according to maintenance schedule.

-Replaces belts as needed.

-Cleans and flushes condenser coils.

Electrical

Inspects equipment according to maintenance schedule.

-Schedules any needed repairs.

-Cleans and paints street lights.

-Ensures all time clocks and lighting controls are operating as programed.

Plumbing

-Inspects equipment according to maintenance schedule.

-Schedules any needed repairs.

-Runs water on all faucets, showers, and flush toilets in guest accommodations according to maintenance schedule.

-Ensures hot water recirculating pumps are operating properly.

Assist in construction projects to include:

-Demolition

-Carpentry, rough and finish

-Electrical, rough-in, make-up and finish

-Plumbing, rough-in and finish trim

-Drywall and plastering

-Painting

Maintains appearance of all buildings and structures

-Drywall, plaster and stucco repairs

-Painting

-Cleaning of building exteriors and hardscape surfaces

-Pool cleaning

Be available for emergency repairs when needed

-Power outages

-Plumbing leaks and damages

-Weather related damages

-Roof damage/leaks

-Flood damage

-Wind damage

Follow all Trust established safety and security policies and procedures, report defective equipment, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to supervisor. 

Completes safety training and certifications, in addition to placing safety as a top priority at all times.

Performs any additional assigned tasks, as per operational needs. 

This position description identifies only the major functions and responsibilities of this job. It does not include all aspects of the position, or additional duties that may be assigned by the Facilities Manager.  Please note there may be a requirement to help others complete special projects and other work for the company’s overall benefit. 

Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:   

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand, walk, read, hear, talk, balance, climb, use hands, use fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, push or pull. The employee may be required to move or lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. While performing duties in this position, the employee may be exposed to wet and/or hot conditions, moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, sharp objects, extreme heat and/or open flame. The noise environment in the work environment is usually moderate. 

SKILLS NEEDED:

• Basic PC proficiency level

• Effective communications skills; written and verbal 

• Solid attention to detail and accuracy

• Excellent time management, organization, and prioritization skills

• Ability to work with ladders

• Lifting requirements; 50lbs. and capable of moving furniture 

• Proficient with hand and power tools, including circular saws, reciprocating saws, grinders, sanders, drills, hammers, wrenches, shovels, hoses and brooms

• Experience with building trades

•   Carpentry

•   Electrical

•   Plumbing

•   Drywall and plaster

•   Painting

•   Mechanical

• Operate equipment, including skip loaders and forklifts; training certification will be required.

• Valid California Driver's License to operate pick-up trucks while towing trailers

QUALIFICATIONS: 

The Facilities Technician I will have the following experience: 

• High School Diploma or GED

• Minimum two years of related experience

• Computer Proficiency to manage Facilities Database