Facilities Maintenance Tech

The Spring Of Tampa Bay Inc•Tampa, FL

About The Position

Responsible for general maintenance/repairs and ground services for all Spring locations. The Facilities Maintenance Technician performs, or schedules a vendor to perform all maintenance, repair and janitorial activities for The Spring’s residential and nonresidential program locations in Hillsborough County. Includes repairs, preventative maintenance, and new installations/construction performed according to agency policies and procedures to ensure a comfortable experience for staff and residents. Responds to service requests within 24 hours, completing those deemed to be life safety or emergencies as soon as possible. Regularly walks the agency’s properties to identify items in need of repair/preventative maintenance and necessary improvements. Periodically coordinates with a vendor, or performs as needed, the required actions necessary for the agency’s 12 apartment units to be ready for new residents. Perform minor repairs such as repairing broken locks, making keys, filling gaps on walls, painting, repairing outdoor structures such as fencing etc. Cleaning/disinfecting of apartments and resident rooms at shelter. Day-to-day repairs called in by staff or residents. Daily, diagnoses/performs or schedules vendor to perform maintenance/repairs to the following: Electrical and plumbing A/C and heating systems. Security camera and swipe card/entry systems. Appliances (both gas and electric). Stairs, gates, fences, patios, railings, roofing, gutters, fasteners. Tile, carpet, flooring, walls, ceiling fans, interior/exterior lights Doors, cabinets, windows, sliding glass doors, closets Water heaters (both gas and electric) Door deadbolts, hardware, and locks. Ceiling leaks, drywall repairs, painting, lawn care, cleaning common areas, pressure washing. Maintains a clean and orderly work area and maintenance shop. Maintain facilities and grounds, both on an as-needed basis when staff and participants identify issues and with regularly scheduled maintenance tasks. Inspect and provide direction and follow-up with contracted providers to ensure constant monitoring of critical issues. In event of weather-related emergency or similar disaster affecting shelter, this position is required, as part of this position’s duties, to deploy to shelter for the duration of the event to ensure continuity of operations and safety of residents. Must maintain regular and punctual attendance. Must be available to work overtime and serve on-call. Other related duties as assigned by management. Accountability: Areas in which the position is accountable/responsible Control of Costs: Ensure all goods and services are of the highest quality at the minimum cost. Accountable for costs incurred by maintenance and facilities management operations. Customer Service: Ensure facilities are safe and comfortable for program participants, volunteers, and staff. Records: Maintain record of all fire, health and safety standards, OSHA requirements, required elevator maintenance and ensure accuracy of vehicle logs and vehicle maintenance records. Quality Control: Has high degree of responsibility for providing clean facilities in good repair. Perform regular environmental inspections

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience in residential facilities maintenance.
High attention to detail to perform facility inspections.
Good mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity. Ability to perform tasks with tools in a safe and effective manner.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Applied knowledge of plumbing, electrical and air conditioning is highly preferred. Knowledge of other building trades helpful.
Computer proficiency specifically with Microsoft Word and Excel. Must be able and willing to use Maintenance Care software program to maintain facilities records and communicate status of maintenance requests to staff.
Must be fluent in English
FCADV Competency-Based Core training plus an additional 6 hours of individualized training (30 hours total) to qualify for privilege status; must successfully pass written test
Valid Florida Driver’s License, active automobile insurance and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report. Must have two years driving experience.
Must be able to pass a level 2 background check.
Reliable transportation is required.
Must maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Must be available to work overtime and serve on-call.

Nice To Haves

Formal training and certification in mechanical, electrical, plumbing and/or air conditioning repair preferred. Ability to document information in written form using computer software is required.

Responsibilities

Performs, or schedules a vendor to perform all maintenance, repair and janitorial activities
Responds to service requests within 24 hours
Regularly walks the agency’s properties to identify items in need of repair/preventative maintenance and necessary improvements
Coordinates with a vendor, or performs as needed, the required actions necessary for the agency’s 12 apartment units to be ready for new residents
Performs minor repairs
Cleaning/disinfecting of apartments and resident rooms at shelter
Day-to-day repairs called in by staff or residents
Daily, diagnoses/performs or schedules vendor to perform maintenance/repairs
Maintains a clean and orderly work area and maintenance shop
Maintains facilities and grounds
Inspects and provides direction and follow-up with contracted providers
In event of weather-related emergency or similar disaster affecting shelter, this position is required to deploy to shelter for the duration of the event
Maintain record of all fire, health and safety standards, OSHA requirements, required elevator maintenance and ensure accuracy of vehicle logs and vehicle maintenance records.
Perform regular environmental inspections