Facilities Maintenance Technician (Waianae)

Liliuokalani Trust•Waianae, HI

About The Position

The role of the Facility Maintenance Technician (FMT) is to maintain a clean, safe and overall efficient operation of the kīpuka grounds while promoting a child-centered environment for kamali’i, families, staff, and guests. The FMT often works with outside contractors, and thus plays a vital role in communicating with others and demonstrating our organizational values. The position is also responsible for directing and coordinating ground maintenance functions of the kīpuka, including scheduling repairs and services to the facilities, grounds, and agency vehicles. The FMT will oversee maintenance for Kīpuka Waiʻanae and Kīpuka Leihano. Kīpuka are grounded in Hawaiian culture and values through a healing centered approach, with heightened focus elevating the strengths and innate values of all kamaliʻi. Kīpuka provide Hawaiian youth with opportunities to connect to caring adults, peers and mentors, receive supportive services, and discover pathways to passion, purpose, and prosperity. Kīpuka are a hub for culture, creativity, healing, technology, and play, and will serve as a resource for kamaliʻi and their ʻohana. These safe spaces are located throughout the pae ʻaina 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 kamaliʻi.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least six years of related experience.
Skill in using standard and industrial equipment.
Knowledge of basic gardening, landscape, carpentry, plumbing, electrical and mechanical procedures necessary.
Knowledge of OSHA requirements, occupational hazards, and safety precautions of the trades required.
Ability to work under minimal supervision and under pressure in demanding times.
Excellent written and interpersonal skills, including the ability to tailor communications to different audiences and actively listen.
High level of accuracy when handling paperwork and data entry.
Capability to meet deadlines and manage schedules effectively.
Must have a strong personal fit with our non-hierarchical, no ego, strong moral compass, intellectually honest, meritocratic culture.
Ability to guide and support team members
Flexibility to handle changing priorities and situations
Providing excellent support to internal and external individuals
Ability to navigate disagreements and resolve issues professionally
Valid driver license, clean traffic abstract, and access to a privately owned automobile with valid no-fault insurance.
TB clearance.

Nice To Haves

Formal training in the safe use of hand tools power equipment, cleaning compounds and herbicides preferred.
First Aid and CPR/AED Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversees maintenance for Kīpuka Waiʻanae and Kīpuka Leihano; must be able to travel to kipuka as needed.
Maintains the cleanliness and safety of the kīpuka facilities, grounds, equipment, and agency vehicles by following standards and procedures while ensuring compliance with the agency’s policies, and governmental requirements and regulations.
Maintenance and upkeep of kīpuka grounds, facilities, and equipment (including planting/maintaining vegetation, herbicide application, mowing, leaf blowing, etc.)
Set-up and break down for outdoor kīpuka and community-approved events.
Works with the Office Administrator in coordinating the facilities day-to-day security such as ensuring the facilities are secured at the end of the day and providing after hour opening/closing for facility usage.
Assist with security; report any suspicious and/or illegal activity on kīpuka property.
Accurately processes payments for janitorial, building, and grounds expenditures.
Coordinates the physical movement of internal and intra-agency relocation of goods and furniture.
Participate as needed in special projects as assigned by the Office Administrator.
Supports the security systems administration: troubleshooting issues, contacting vendors for maintenance/repairs, program new staff into security alarm system, provides on-call support to respond to security alarms 24 hrs.
Contributes to the Trust’s success by accepting new assignments, helping team members, learning new skills, and striving to improve team and organization results.
Contributes to providing a safe environment for teammates and beneficiaries which includes, communicating to Manger any concerns regarding facilities and vehicles.
Provides transportation for organization related business, such as driving staff, beneficiaries and/or families to assigned destinations.
Participates in continuing education and training opportunities for professional development
Holiday, evening and weekend hours required as needed
Ability to travel as needed for Trust business.