Facilities Maintenance Technician

Project 180•Los Angeles, CA

13d•$26 - $33

About The Position

The Facilities Maintenance Technician provides hands-on support for the day-to-day maintenance and operation of Project 180 facilities. The role completes maintenance requests and repairs, conducts site inspections, supports vendors, moves furniture and equipment, assists with company vehicles, and transports supplies between locations. It is a hands-on, mobile position involving regular travel between Project 180 locations and flexibility to respond to changing priorities and urgent facility needs. The position is part of the Operations Team, which supports Project 180 staff across areas including safety, facilities, finance, IT, and compliance, with an emphasis on detail, process, and customer service. Project 180 provides behavioral health, re-entry, and diversion programs for justice-involved individuals in partnership with County agencies.

Requirements

Experience with general facility maintenance and repairs is preferred.
Basic knowledge of HVAC/A/C systems and preventive maintenance.
Ability to perform basic A/C troubleshooting and routine maintenance.
Ability to perform basic appliance troubleshooting and maintenance.
Comfort with replacing water pumps and similar maintenance components when appropriate.
Basic plumbing, painting, carpentry, and repair skills.
Comfort using common hand and power tools safely.
Ability to create, update, track, and close maintenance tickets documenting completed work and outstanding repairs, including photos and clear notes when needed.
Ability to follow work orders and instructions and identify and report facility and safety concerns.
Organization and ability to manage multiple assignments and changing priorities.
Clear communication with staff, vendors, contractors, and supervisors.
Ability to work independently at different Project 180 locations and willingness to assist with urgent facility needs when required.
Ability to regularly stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, and perform physical tasks required for hands-on maintenance work.
Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds independently and assist with moving furniture, appliances, equipment, and supplies weighing 85–105 pounds using team lifting or proper moving equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Valid driver's license and ability to safely operate company vehicles when authorized.
Ability to travel between Project 180 locations during the workday and meet Project 180 requirements for operating company vehicles.

Nice To Haves

Experience with general facility maintenance and repairs.

Responsibilities

Complete assigned maintenance requests and work orders; perform routine maintenance and minor repairs, including basic plumbing, painting, carpentry, patching, furniture assembly, and general repairs.
Replace basic maintenance items such as light bulbs, batteries, HVAC filters, hardware, door components, faucets, and fixtures.
Perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting on A/C units and facility appliances; replace water pumps when appropriate and within training and ability; identify repairs requiring licensed or specialized contractors.
Keep maintenance tools, equipment, and work areas clean and organized.
Conduct routine facility walkthroughs and check plumbing, HVAC, electrical, lighting, appliances, doors, pest concerns, security, and general building conditions.
Perform assigned preventive maintenance; identify and report leaks, damaged equipment, blocked exits, trip hazards, and other safety concerns; help prepare facilities for inspections and provide photos and written updates when needed.
Assemble, disassemble, move, and install furniture and equipment; assist with office moves, room setups, site openings and closures, and facility projects.
Load and unload furniture, appliances, equipment, and supplies; safely secure items during transportation; organize offices, storage rooms, and facility areas.
Transport supplies, equipment, documents, keys, badges, and other materials between locations; pick up items from approved vendors, warehouses, or other locations and complete urgent deliveries when assigned.
Support Operations with facility-related transportation and special projects; communicate assignments and priorities with the Facilities Manager.
Assist with routine company vehicle inspections and basic checks; report damage, warning lights, tire concerns, cleanliness issues, and other problems.
Transport company vehicles to approved vendors for maintenance, repairs, smog checks, detailing, and other services; assist with fueling, cleaning, and organizing vehicles; help maintain service information and records; secure and return vehicles to assigned locations.
Meet vendors and contractors at Project 180 locations, provide access to approved work areas, help locate service areas, and monitor work when requested.
Take before-and-after photos as needed and report incomplete work, delays, damage, or other concerns to the Facilities Manager.
Receive and organize maintenance and Operations supplies; monitor commonly used supplies, report low inventory, assist with inventory counts, maintain storage areas, and distribute supplies between locations.
Respond to assigned urgent facility issues, assist with leaks, HVAC and plumbing problems, damaged doors, power issues, appliance failures, and other building concerns, help secure affected areas, contact the Facilities Manager or appropriate vendor when needed, and document issues and actions taken.