Maintenance Technician

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Cincinnati•Dayton, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The maintenance technician helps keep the 38,000 sq. ft. Ronald McDonald House Southwest Ohio Dayton House safe, comfortable, and fully functional for the families they serve. This role supports daily operations through preventive maintenance, minor repairs, troubleshooting, and care of all interior and exterior areas, including gardens, patios, and parking spaces. The ideal candidate is exceptionally talented, driven, organized, and passionate about people and helping others succeed. They should enjoy building relationships, have an upbeat and professional demeanor, be timely, great at prioritizing, and multi-tasking, possess strong communication skills, be highly motivated and a self-starter, have a service mentality, be reliable and proud of their work, and be meticulous about detail and accuracy while working effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

At least 5 years related maintenance or construction experience
Technical, vocational or on-the-job training in at least one of the following areas: HVAC, electrical, mechanical, painting, plumbing, carpentry
Flexibility, self-motivation, and the ability to build rapport with a culturally diverse population
Proficiency in MS Office and basic building/facility control software
Sensitivity to the needs of families in crisis
Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
Self-starter who is results-oriented
Ability to work well with others in a dynamic team environment
Professional, dependable, and timely
Positive Attitude and customer service focused
Compassion
Continuous drive for excellence and always seeks ways to improve.
Sets standards for excellence. Establishes criteria and/or work procedures to achieve a high level of quality, productivity and service.
Dedicates required time and energy to assignments or tasks to ensure that no aspect of the work is neglected.
Decisive, problem solves and works to overcome obstacles to completing tasks or assignments.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to work on multiple projects, meet frequent deadlines, and be self-disciplined.
Provides instruction to volunteers, positive models, and opportunities for observation in order to help others develop skills.
Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills and ability to relate to people of diverse backgrounds.
Communicates with tact and professionalism and manages conflict.

Nice To Haves

Campus facility or management experience preferred
Experience in hospitality or residential facilities preferred

Responsibilities

Perform minor repairs and adjustments to equipment, fixtures, furnishings, and building systems.
Complete light maintenance tasks, including carpentry, caulking, wall patching, and paint touch-ups.
Conduct regular walkthroughs to identify maintenance needs and safety concerns.
Maintain exterior areas such as parking lots, walkways, and landscaped spaces.
Assist with setup, breakdown, and basic support for community and program events.
Participate in emergency response activities, fire and disaster drills.
Represents RMHC Dayton in community and partner interactions related to facility operations.
Execute other House responsibilities as requested by the Program Director and/or COO.