Facilities, Maintenance, and Safety Technician

About the role

Position Overview

The Facilities, Maintenance, and Safety Technician oversees and performs or coordinates the maintenance, functional operation, safety, security and cleanliness of the organization’s facilities (buildings, ground, and vehicles) at all property locations. This position is responsible for ensuring a safe, secure and clean physical environment for employees, clients, vendors, and company visitors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and perform or coordinate the maintenance of the interior and exterior facilities, furnishings, carpentry, painting, general repairs, electrical and plumbing systems and janitorial needs (excluding work requiring a licensed professional).
• Coordinate and oversee licensed contractors when required; inform supervisor when professional services are needed.
• Design effective safety programs, safety plans, and job hazard analyses; monitor safety compliance and report issues to the Safety Committee and program directors/managers.
• Identify potential hazards and recommend preventive solutions; respond immediately to safety, sanitary and fire hazards.
• Maintain a log documenting safety inspections, activities, reports and correspondence.
• Obtain prior approval for expenditures/purchases over $100; receive and process work orders; respond to special requests for custodial and maintenance services.
• Conduct regular safety inspections (daily, monthly, etc.) of buildings, grounds, vehicles, equipment, fire extinguishers and alarms; complete reports and maintain documentation of inspections and incidents.
• Track and order (or coordinate purchasing) of custodial supplies; oversee janitorial needs for Outpatient facilities.
• Ensure spills (including bodily fluids) are cleaned safely and appropriately; maintain clear walkways, parking areas, grounds, and entrances (including snow removal).
• Maintain fully operational indoor and outdoor lighting; ensure gutters and roofs are clean and clear; inspect wiring.
• Ensure security systems (cameras, door and window locks) are fully operational at all times.
• Clean assigned areas at the Prineville Residential facility: rooms, halls, offices, restrooms, cafeteria, etc.; empty waste containers; vacuum, shampoo, sweep, scrub, wax, polish, mop and buff all floor surfaces; wash windows, whiteboards, walls, doors and baseboards.
• (Residential) Clean furniture, windows, metal work and computer screens.
• (Residential) Wash, scrub and disinfect restrooms; clean sinks, fixtures, panels and drinking fountains.
• Assist in setup of activities and events as assigned.
• Maintain appropriate certifications and training hours; maintain an inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Serve on the safety committee and lead as Chairperson; attend staff meetings as requested.
• Oversee all subcontractors and contractors and facilities and grounds project management.
• Ensure proper maintenance of company vehicles at all locations.

Requirements

• High school diploma, General Education Diploma (GED) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Thorough working knowledge of custodial and maintenance methods and materials and the use of custodial equipment equivalent to that gained in two years of experience.
• Previous experience working in construction, custodial, and maintenance positions preferred.
• Understanding of OSHA guidelines and safety policies.

Physical Job Description

• Works primarily in both indoor and outdoor environments (all weather) and is physical in nature.
• Regularly lifts/carries, pushes/pulls up to 50 pounds and occasionally more than 100 pounds.
• Frequent twisting, turning, reaching, climbing, crawling, kneeling, squatting, sitting, walking, standing, bending.
• Exposures encountered (if any): outdoor temperature fluctuations, chemicals, sharps.
• Equipment used: basic hand tools, computer, copier/printer, agency vehicles, dolly.

Benefits

• Health insurance – employer pays 100% of base plan premium
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• 10 paid holidays including your birthday
• Paid vacation (PTO accrual)
• Sick leave accrual
• Paid wellness days

Pay

$28–33/hr (depending on experience and skills)