Facilities Maintenance Technician (Liliuokalani Center)

About the role

The Facilities Maintenance Technician (FMT) at Liliʻuokalani Center supports the Facilities Maintenance Manager in maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and functionality of the Liliuokalani Center’s buildings, grounds, and equipment. The FMT plays a key role in ensuring a welcoming and child-centered environment for kamaliʻi, families, staff, and guests by performing routine maintenance, assisting with repairs, and supporting event setups and facility operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance tasks including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and HVAC support.
• Aid in preventative maintenance and repairs of facilities, grounds, and equipment.
• Monitor and report facility issues or safety hazards to the Facilities Maintenance Manager.
• Respond to maintenance-related emergencies as needed, including after-hours support.
• Participate in facility inspections and help ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Operate and maintain tools, equipment, and vehicles in a safe and efficient manner.
• Support setup and breakdown of events and activities hosted at the Center.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and logs, including preventative maintenance schedules, inspections, and equipment inventory.
• Communicate effectively with building occupants, management, and vendors.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of maintenance areas and storage.
• Help ensure the security of the facility by supporting opening/closing procedures and reporting suspicious activity.
• Take on special facility-related and construction projects as assigned by Facilities Maintenance Manager or Facilities Director as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Hawaiʻi driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in facilities maintenance or related field. Construction experience preferred.
• Knowledge of building systems (HVAC, IT, Plumbing, Electrical, Lighting, Etc.).
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements, occupational hazards, and safety precautions of the trades required.
• Ability to diagnose issues and determine effective solutions.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Experience operating 2-way radios and basic facility communication systems.
• Comfortable working with computers, mobile devices, and apps used for task tracking and reporting.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and customer service skills.
• Experience working with youth or in youth-centered environments preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical labor for extended periods.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.

Skills

• Communication: Clearly convey and receive information and ideas both orally and in writing. Engage the listener and invite response and feedback.
• Problem Solving: Ability to problem solve and mediate in the center. Has prompt good judgement and common sense. Ability to exercise sound judgement in safeguarding confidential or sensitive information.
• Collaboration: Ability to interact effectively with youth, community partners, and multi-disciplinary teams. Knowledge of community resources and services.
• Ethical Practice: Model the highest level of ethical behavior, integrity, and social responsibility. Ability to exercise sound judgement in safeguarding confidential or sensitive information. Uphold and embody all LT values.
• Cultural Competence: Respect and relate well to people from varied backgrounds and sensitive to group differences. Experience working with at-risk youth and ability to apply positive youth development principles to that work.
• Relationship Management: Experience working with staff at all levels in a collaborative environment; ability to promote and sustain positive workplace values and relationships.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work well under pressure and to remain calm and controlled when faced with challenging situations.

Benefits

LC will be LT’s signature youth development hub for culture, creativity, technology, and play, and will serve as a resource center where youth can connect to vital supports and a vibrant community. LC will be a safe space located in urban Honolulu where youth are inspired to pursue their dreams, including exploring pathways in the arts, sports, technology, and entrepreneurship while receiving wraparound support to help them reach their goals and become thriving adults. A primary function of LC will be to provide a space for young people to play, to learn, to find connection and inspiration, and to experience joy.

Pay

As a condition of employment, employees will be subject to LT’s policies and procedures.