Facilities Field Technician

Overview

Rate: $24-26/hour
Schedule: Monday through Friday 8am-4pm

Who We Are

At Advocates, we provide comprehensive services for people facing developmental, mental health, or other life challenges. We're a nonprofit, mission-driven organization with a person-centered approach, empowering the individuals we support to make choices, build independence, and live full, meaningful lives. Our work is rooted in respect, compassion, and inclusion, and we envision a world where individual differences are appreciated and celebrated.

Minimum Education Required

A High School Diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and maintenance duties for all the agency sites as assigned.
• Perform walk-thru and repairs, as well as attend various inspections as needed for the agency’s sites.
• Maintain company assigned vehicle and ensure routine maintenance is scheduled as needed.
• Follow all work order procedures including accessing work orders through database and updating work orders upon completion.
• Responsible for purchasing necessary supplies and materials for repairs as needed.
• Responsible for maintaining proper upkeep of company tools and equipment.
• Attends and actively participates in supervision and team meetings.
• Ensure that clients are treated with dignity and respect in accordance with Advocates’ Human Rights policy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required and minimum of 5 years experience in maintenance and general repairs.
• Strongly prefer that a candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to use office equipment such as scanner, digital camera, copier, printer, fax and phone systems.
• Must have strong computer skills.
• Must possess ability to read a map and be willing to travel.
• Must possess excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must possess ability to work independently or as part of team.
• Must possess ability to read and speak English and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must hold a valid drivers’ license.
• Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it if needed.