Facilities Maintenance Technician (Wed - Sun)

SOME•Washington, DC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

SOME (So Others Might Eat) is seeking a Service Technician to support its Facilities Management department. The position maintains the physical condition, safety, and operational integrity of SOME facilities. The technician performs routine and preventive maintenance, responds to work orders, and completes repairs across multiple trades, including electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and carpentry, ensuring facilities remain safe, functional, and aligned with organizational standards. The schedule is Wednesday through Sunday, 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM, for 40 hours per week. The hourly pay range is $27.04 to $28.63 and may be commensurate with experience. This is a safety-sensitive position and may be subject to drug testing before or during employment. The employee may be disqualified based on marijuana in test results, including when authorized for medical use. The employee works indoors and outdoors at different facilities and drives between locations. Work may involve exposure to weather, traffic, hot and cold surfaces and work areas, moisture, dust, oils, greases, fumes, mechanical and electrical hazards, cleaning agents, and loud noise from power tools and equipment. The role reports to the Associate Director, Facilities.

Requirements

High school degree or GED.
1–3 years of Facilities Management experience in multi-housing or residential facilities.
Must possess and maintain a safe, reliable vehicle, a valid driver's license, and personal car liability insurance coverage; this is a contingency of employment. Mileage will be reimbursed.
Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Provider certification.
Understanding of electrical issues, preventive maintenance, fire systems, plumbing, carpentry, and general maintenance and repair.
Knowledge of landscaping and painting.
Time-management skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Professional verbal communication skills.
Ability to take initiative.
Ability to use common power tools, hand tools, and maintenance equipment.
Basic computer skills to complete invoicing, respond to emails, and document work orders.
Customer service skills.
Knowledge of safety practices related to maintenance activities and corresponding equipment and chemicals.
Organizational skills and attention to detail.
Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to troubleshoot and understand plumbing issues, preventive maintenance, and general maintenance and repair.

Nice To Haves

3–5 years of Facilities Management experience in multi-site housing or residential facilities.
Previous experience in electrical, mechanical, plumbing, or carpentry.
Previous supervisor experience.

Responsibilities

Perform routine preventive maintenance and basic repairs to building systems and equipment.
Ensure building systems are operated safely, efficiently, and as intended.
Complete and document service and maintenance requests promptly according to policy and standards.
Prepare vacant units for move-in.
Purchase and maintain inventory to support cost-effective operations.
Answer the mobile phone during off-hours and respond to 24-hour emergency calls as part of the on-call rotation.
Complete service requests promptly.
Maintain all safety standards.
Coordinate and monitor contractor work at assigned buildings.
Communicate work-status updates to Facilities Management and Property Management.
Complete landscaping and grounds work as needed.