Maintenance Technician

Full-time

Lubbock, TX

About the position

We are seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our Admin Program. As a Maintenance Technician, you will Shine Hope as you Conduct the maintenance operations for the building, equipment, and grounds of the Buckner Family Pathways/Family Hope Center at Lubbock. You will perform preventative maintenance and janitorial tasks as needed. You will also be responsible for cleanliness and servicing of assigned area, care of cleaning equipment, efficient use of basic supplies, basic maintenance, and lawn care. Join our team and shine hope in the lives of others!

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance functions including changing light bulbs, replacing broken switch plates and outlet covers, unstopping toilets, sinks and drains, replacing blinds, hanging window coverings, pictures, bulletin boards, etc.
• Touch up painting, checking and cleaning gutters, replacing doorknobs and strike plates, hinges, cabinet knobs, etc.
• Water outside shrubbery as needed and report other maintenance needs.
• Assist program directors to perform and document regular campus safety drills and review and produce safety inspection reports MSDS.
• Maintain repair, maintenance, and inspection records for campus and buildings, such as pest control, a/c air filters, septic, lawn care, etc.
• Perform basic repairs to buildings and miscellaneous equipment or appliances.
• Perform routine campus cleaning functions including observing grounds, picking up debris or trash, maintaining storage areas, and other work areas in a clean and orderly manner.
• Haul items to the dump as necessary and maintain areas behind buildings in a clean and orderly manner free of debris.
• Clean porches and wash windows as needed.
• Perform routine monthly safety campus inspections and walkthroughs of all buildings, identifying and reporting potential safety hazards.
• Function as initial point of contact for maintenance requests from clients/staff and coordinate repairs/service calls with supervisor utilizing TELS system.
• Perform deep cleaning of all washers/dryers on campus semi-annually and check lint traps on dryers regularly.
• Clean and maintain outside HVAC unit condensers for all cottages/apartments in May and July each year.
• Report and/or make recommendations to the Regional Office Manager and directors concerning maintenance issues or needs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (or G.E.D.) preferred.
• Minimum 1 year prior related maintenance experience preferred.
• Minimum 1 year prior related janitorial experience preferred.
• In-depth understanding of all phases of housekeeping operations.
• Basic knowledge of house cleaning devices, such as brooms, mops, cleaning agents and sanitation/cleaning requirements.
• Ability to drive assigned vehicle(s) or personal vehicle, with appropriate state license, following all laws applicable.
• Must provide proof of liability insurance and must be eligible to be insured under Buckner’s insurance policy.
• Must be age 21 or older to drive on behalf of Buckner.
• Ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force continuously to move objects and/or people.
• Ability to walk, stand and sit, sometimes for prolonged periods of time.