Building Maintenance & Repair Technician

Open Door Mission (Rochester)•Rochester, NY

5d•$19 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Open Door Mission is seeking a dependable, hands-on Facilities Maintenance Technician to help keep our buildings, grounds, and equipment safe, functional, and welcoming. Our facilities are more than buildings-they are places where individuals and families find safety, support, and an opportunity for transformation. In this role, you'll use your maintenance and repair skills to directly support that mission by ensuring our properties are well maintained and ready to serve our guests, students, employees, and community. If you are a self-starter who enjoys variety, solving problems, working with your hands, and seeing the tangible results of your work, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

At least one year of experience in building maintenance, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, or a related field.
High school diploma or GED.
Comfortable and skilled using hand tools, shop tools, and power tools.
Safety-conscious and knowledgeable about general facility operations and maintenance.
Able to prioritize work and adapt when plans change or unexpected maintenance needs arise.
Able to read and write and communicate through email.
Hold a current, valid New York State Driver's License.
Willing to authorize a driving-record and background check.
Meet Open Door Mission's insurance requirements for driving.

Nice To Haves

Additional experience in building maintenance, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, or a related field is preferred.
Be a committed Christian with a passion for Open Door Mission's work of "restoring hope and changing lives."
Serve as a positive role model for our guests and program students.
Be a self-starter who can work independently while also collaborating effectively with staff, volunteers, students, and vendors.
Remain calm and solution-focused during emergencies.
Communicate professionally and courteously with employees, donors, volunteers, guests, students, and outside vendors.

Responsibilities

Complete assigned facilities work orders from start to finish in an efficient and timely manner.
Perform general building maintenance and repairs, including carpentry, remodeling, basic electrical, plumbing, painting, locks, appliances, fixtures, and equipment commonly found in residential and commercial facilities.
Conduct preventative maintenance and safety inspections.
Help ensure buildings, equipment, and grounds remain clean, safe, functional, and well maintained.
Assist with seasonal and outdoor work, including snow removal, garbage removal, lawn mowing, and general grounds maintenance.
Assemble, disassemble, and move office furniture and equipment.
Identify maintenance or safety concerns and communicate them appropriately to the Facilities Director.
Work with outside vendors when needed.
Complete required work-order documentation and other facilities records.
Provide task oversight to volunteers and program students when assigned.
Help protect the safety and security of Mission facilities and property.
Remain flexible and willing to assist with building and grounds needs across multiple properties.
Share responsibility for responding to occasional after-hours facility emergencies, such as heating failures, water leaks, or weather-related concerns.