Facilities Technician

Columbus House Inc.

Job Posting : Full Time (40 hours / week) FLSA Non-Exempt Essential

Facilities Technician

VEVRAA Federal Contractor : Priority Referrals of Protected Veterans Requested

Company Overview & Mission

Columbus House opened its doors in 1982 to provide services for men and women at least 18 years of age. Our goals quickly broadened from the mere provisionof food and shelter and simple survival to understanding and working toward overcoming the problems which cause people to become homeless.

Columbus House along with its core of loyal supporters friends and volunteers has remained committed to fulfilling its mission : To serve people experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk by providing life-saving outreach shelter and housing and by fostering their personal growth and independence. We advocate for and create affordable housing to end homelessness in our communities.

Purpose

Under the direction of the Director of Facilities the Facilities Technician will be the point person in the absence of the Facilities Manager. The Facilities Technician collaborates with the Facilities Technicians Environmental Service Workers and with Program Staff to safely implement the repair and maintenance of physical assets grounds facilities equipment and utilities; to monitor the security of occupants and property and to supervise building occupants and others pursuant to programs and operations to ensure goals are achieved and that the property and improvements are clean safe healthy and may be fully used productively comfortably economically and safely at all times by residents staff volunteers visitors and others. Facilities Technicians are mindful of the clients served by Columbus House and seek to maintain a physical environment that reflects the core values of Trauma Informed Service : Safety Trustworthiness Choice Collaboration and empowerment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete daily weekly and monthly checklists maintain records of scheduled procedures and identify and recommend improvements pursuant to maintenance security and programs and operations.
• Complete all requiredsafety trainingon time as assigned by the company.
• Replace andrepairbuildingfinishes such as ceiling tiles door hardware and can paint wallspiping floors and equipment etc.
• Perform minor repair and maintenance of all physical assets buildings facilities grounds and utilities.
• Inspect physical assets buildings facilities grounds and utilities and identify items in need of maintenance or repair; ensure assets and facility occupants are safe and secure.
• Clean and maintain grounds including but not limited to grass cutting shrub pruning snow removal and de-icing.
• Reliably and safely transport other staff materials supplies and tools as required throughout the state of Connecticut.
• Cleanup after yourself when completing a project.
• Assist with Environmental Services when required.
• Use the EMAINT work order system.
• Complete all required documentation and reporting.
• Respond immediately to emergency situations and customer concerns.
• Monthly on-call responsibilities.
• Use your own vehicle and have your own tools.
• On-call responsibilities.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required

Supervised by : Director of Facilities

Schedule : 9 : 00 am to 5 : 00 pm Monday through Friday

Pay Range : $22 plus excellent benefits

Benefits

Please send your resume and a cover letter to Human Resources Generalist Columbus House Inc. 586 Ella Grasso Boulevard P.O. Box 7093 New Haven CT. 06519 or fax to or email to or apply at

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer : Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities Encouraged to Apply

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Employee Evaluation,Facilities Maintenance,Maximo,Facilities Management,HVAC,Mechanical Knowledge,CMMS,Maintenance Management,OSHA,Maintenance,Cordova,Supervising Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 22 - 22