Service Technician - Special Projects

SOME•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

SOME (So Others Might Eat) is hiring a Service Technician - Special Projects to support its Facilities Management department. The role maintains the physical structure and associated equipment at SOME locations through project, preventative, emergency, corrective, and routine repairs involving electrical, mechanical, fire/life safety, plumbing, and HVAC systems. It also includes painting and carpentry duties to maintain building interiors and exteriors. The position supports residential turnovers and renovations, facilities repairs, inventory and materials management, and compliance with inspections and regulatory requirements. The employee works across multiple locations, independently at times, and participates in an on-call rotation, responding after hours if needed. Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 40 hours per week. The role is designated safety sensitive and may be subject to drug testing before or during employment.

Requirements

High school degree or GED.
Three to five years of facilities management experience in multi-site housing or residential facilities.
Valid vehicle and driver's license with an insurable driving record, maintained throughout employment; vehicle must be safe and reliable.
Ability to work independently at times without direct supervision.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Advanced craftsmanship skills in painting and carpentry repairs.
Strong knowledge and experience with electrical systems, plumbing, and mechanical equipment, including their maintenance.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to use a computer or SOME-provided cellular phone to retrieve calls, voicemails, texts, and work orders.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of renovation project experience in multi-site housing or residential facilities.

Responsibilities

Ensure building systems operate safely and efficiently as intended and comply with regulatory requirements.
Complete residential housing turnovers and renovations promptly while meeting housing inspection requirements and supervisor quality inspections.
Purchase materials, maintain inventory, and keep required records, including receipts, for repairs, maintenance, and special projects.
Provide special-project support in carpentry, painting, interior and exterior handywork, mechanical work, plumbing, and some electrical work, meeting applicable regulatory and supervisor inspection requirements.
Coordinate with the Facilities Compliance Project Manager to identify and communicate project-related site conditions that could disrupt housing or other program operations.
Apply safe-working practices to protect oneself and people in SOME buildings.
Support maintenance and repair services with other team members when not assigned to a special project.
Enter work order information into eMaintenance according to the project schedule and complete or close work orders within two workdays after job completion.
Participate in the Facilities Technician team's on-call rotation and respond after hours if needed.
Perform painting and carpentry duties as directed to maintain building interiors and exteriors.