Facilities Maintenance Technician - Full-time, Benefits Eligible
About The Position
At the Greater Birmingham Humane Society (GBHS), your work directly supports the care of thousands of animals each year. We are seeking a dependable, skilled Facilities Maintenance Technician who takes pride in maintaining safe, efficient, and well-functioning facilities. If you enjoy hands-on work, solving problems, and making a meaningful impact every day, we encourage you to apply. Founded in 1883, GBHS is one of Alabama's oldest and largest animal welfare organizations. Through our open-admission philosophy, we rescue, rehabilitate, reunite, and rehome animals while serving communities throughout Central Alabama. The Facilities Maintenance Technician helps maintain GBHS facilities, equipment, and infrastructure to ensure safe, clean, and efficient operations across multiple locations. This position performs preventive maintenance, repairs building systems, coordinates with vendors, transports supplies between facilities, and assists with facility improvement projects under the direction of the Facilities Manager.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Two years of facility maintenance, building maintenance, construction, or related experience.
- Working knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and general building maintenance.
- Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, ladders, and maintenance equipment.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to successfully complete criminal background and motor vehicle record checks.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Nice To Haves
- Experience maintaining commercial or nonprofit facilities.
- Experience with work order or maintenance management systems.
- Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
- Experience operating box trucks, trailers, or other commercial vehicles.
- OSHA or maintenance-related certifications.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine inspections of buildings, equipment, and facility systems to identify maintenance needs and safety concerns.
- Complete general maintenance and repair work, including painting, carpentry, drywall, ceiling tile replacement, flooring repairs, roofing repairs, and minor renovations.
- Diagnose and perform basic plumbing repairs, including fixtures, drains, leaks, and water lines.
- Diagnose and perform basic electrical repairs, including lighting, switches, outlets, ballasts, and related components.
- Inspect mechanical, plumbing, electrical, HVAC support systems, and CCTV equipment; promptly report significant issues requiring specialized repair.
- Perform preventive maintenance to help extend the life of building systems and equipment.
- Complete scheduled and unscheduled work orders accurately and in a timely manner.
- Coordinate with vendors and contractors performing work on GBHS property and communicate project status to the Facilities Manager.
- Assist with receiving, transporting, organizing, and delivering supplies, equipment, furniture, and donations between GBHS facilities.
- Assist with warehouse organization, inventory movement, and supply staging.
- Operate pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other material-handling equipment safely; operate forklifts if certified.
- Assist in preparing and maintaining maintenance records, supply inventories, and purchasing requests.
- Assist with daily animal transport between GBHS facilities
- Follow all safety procedures, maintain clean work areas, and comply with organizational policies.
- Respond to facility emergencies and participate in after-hours or weekend support as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Benefits Eligible
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
