Facilities Technician

About the role

Camillus House serves people who are poor and homeless in South Florida. Guided by the teachings of St. John of God, we provide a continuum of housing, healthcare, and supportive services that improve the quality of life for vulnerable individuals. Our work is rooted in the core values of Hospitality, Respect, Quality, Spirituality, and Responsibility, which guide how we serve our clients, community, and one another.

We are looking for a reliable and skilled maintenance professional who takes pride in maintaining safe, functional, and well-kept facilities. You are resourceful, detail-oriented, and able to troubleshoot and repair a variety of building systems. You work well independently and collaboratively, maintain strong working relationships with staff and vendors, and demonstrate respect and compassion when serving vulnerable populations.

Responsibilities

• Inspect buildings, grounds, and facility systems to identify maintenance needs, safety issues, and required repairs.
• Perform troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance on building systems including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, motors, pumps, appliances, and office equipment.
• Complete minor facility repairs such as painting, carpentry, masonry, drywall, flooring, and ceiling tile work.
• Assist with facility setup, office moves, furniture installation, and reconfiguration of work and storage spaces.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of facility areas including rooms, hallways, restrooms, stairways, elevators, parking lots, and other common spaces.
• Maintain outdoor grounds including mowing, weeding, spraying, and general cleanup of open and parking areas.
• Respond to emergency and unscheduled maintenance requests, complete work orders, and maintain maintenance, inspection, and mileage logs.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and supplies in safe condition, work collaboratively with staff and vendors, and perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of diversified maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of trade tools, safety precautions, occupational hazards, and local codes and regulations related to maintenance trades.
• Proficiency in computer applications such as Word, Excel, and data collection programs.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with staff and contractors.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Cultural sensitivity when working with vulnerable populations.

Skills

• Electrical Repair
• Plumbing
• HVAC Maintenance
• Carpentry
• Masonry
• Drywall
• Flooring
• Preventive Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Facility Inspection
• Groundskeeping
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Problem Solving
• Interpersonal Communication
• Cultural Sensitivity