Maintenance Technician

HUMANE ANIMAL RESCUE OF PITTSBURGH•Penn Hills, PA

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing routine, preventative, and corrective maintenance across Humane Animal Rescue facilities, with a primary focus on the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. This role supports the safe, functional, and mission-ready operation of buildings, grounds, mechanical equipment, and utility systems. The Maintenance Technician may also provide support at the North Shore and East End locations as needed. The position requires a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and reliable transportation.

Requirements

1-3 years of relevant maintenance, facilities, or building operations experience preferred.
Experience using commercial groundskeeping equipment such as lawn mowers, weed trimmers, snow blowers, and salt spreaders. (This list is not exhaustive.)
Basic computer proficiency, including the ability to use email, Microsoft Word, and timekeeping or scheduling software to clock in/out and track work hours.

Responsibilities

Perform general maintenance and repair work on buildings, grounds, equipment and utility systems across all Humane Animal Rescue locations.
Review and respond to maintenance requests submitted by internal staff in a timely and professional manner.
Conduct routine groundskeeping duties, including snow and ice removal, grass cutting, trimming, and general upkeep of outdoor areas
Partner with the Director of Facilities to troubleshoot maintenance issues and recommend solutions to improve building systems, equipment functionality, and overall operations.
Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on mechanical systems and building equipment, including HVAC inspections, filter changes, lubrication of moving parts and fluid level checks.
Identify, document, and report damaged, failing, or unsafe equipment and building components to the Director of Facilities.
Complete general repairs including windows, doors, locks, drywall, plaster, painting, and minor carpentry tasks.
Respond to urgent and emergency maintenance issues as needed to ensure the safety of staff, volunteers, animals and visitors.
Assist with renovation and remodeling projects as assigned.
Obtain estimates for supplies and repair parts and submit purchasing requests to the Director of Facilities for approval.
Monitor the condition of vehicles, tools, machinery, and animal housing equipment and communicate service or repair needs promptly.
Maintain positive, professional working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, leadership, clients and external stakeholders.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities or Executive Director.