Facilities Maintenance Technician (Sun - Thurs; 1st shift)

SOME•Washington, DC

About The Position

SOME (So Others Might Eat) is seeking a Service Technician to support its facilities management department. The role maintains the physical condition, safety, and operational integrity of SOME facilities by performing routine and preventive maintenance, responding to work orders, and completing repairs across electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and carpentry trades. The technician helps ensure facilities are safe, functional, and aligned with organizational standards. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., for 40 hours per week. The hourly compensation 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. Employees may be disqualified based on marijuana in test results, including when authorized medical marijuana use is involved. A vehicle, valid driver's license, and personal car liability insurance are required as a condition of employment; the vehicle must be safe and reliable, and mileage is reimbursed. Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Provider certification is also required.

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; mileage is 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 for invoicing, email, and work-order documentation.
Customer-service skills.
Knowledge of safety practices related to maintenance activities, 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 in accordance with policy and standards.
Prepare vacant units for move-in.
Purchase and maintain inventory to support cost-effective operations.
Answer a mobile phone outside regular hours and respond to 24-hour emergency calls as part of the on-call rotation.
Complete service requests promptly and maintain 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.