Building Maintenance Technician - Utah Community Action

Utah Community Action of Salt Lake City, UT, is seeking to hire a full-time Building Maintenance Technician.Come work for the Agency awarded Best of State 2024 for Best Public Preschool.

This Building Maintenance Technician position offers a competitive wage of $21.59/hour, a testament to the value we place on your skills and experience. In addition, we provide a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), a healthcare spending account (HSA) with up to a $2,500 match, a 401k plan with a 5% match, short and long-term disability, accident insurance, life insurance, 11 paid holidays, paid time off between Christmas and New Year's, paid time off (PTO), and an hour of paid time on Fridays for self-care.

Job Summary:

As a Facilities Maintenance Technician, you'll ensure our buildings' safety, cleanliness, and functionality. Your proactive approach to maintenance and repair tasks will be instrumental in maintaining the highest safety and efficiency standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and other building infrastructure.
• Regular inspections should be conducted to identify and address potential maintenance issues before they become significant problems.
• Ensure all work complies with health and safety policies and local, state, federal, and program regulations.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and address issues on time to minimize disruption to the facility's operations.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work performed, parts used, and time spent on tasks.
• Collaborate with facility managers to coordinate maintenance activities and prioritize tasks.
• Assist in the setup and breakdown of equipment for special events and activities within the facilities.
• Maintain an inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies and notify the facility manager when replacements are needed.
• Ensure the facility's exterior, including playgrounds and parking areas, is well-maintained and safe.

About Utah Community Action

Founded in 1965, Utah Community Action is a nationally recognized nonprofit provider of comprehensive services for income-eligible families. Our six core programs, Head Start, Workforce Development, Case Management & Housing, Nutrition, HEAT, and Weatherization, address barriers to self-sufficiency to empower individuals, strengthen families, and build communities. We are committed to ending poverty and improving the lives of those living in our community. The culture here at Utah Community Action is based on our agency values of appreciation, compassion, integrity, respect, and trust.

Qualifications For a Building Maintenance Technician

• High School diploma/GED
• Three years of building maintenance experience
• Valid driver's license and be insurable
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot maintenance issues effectively
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with staff and supervisors
• A CDL license (preferred)
• Certification from a technical school in a construction-related field (preferred)
• Proven experience in facilities maintenance, preferably in a childcare or educational setting (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, and general building maintenance (preferred)

Working Conditions

• Work is performed indoors and outdoors, including adverse weather conditions.
• You may require on-call availability for emergency repairs outside of regular working hours.
• Safety gear and equipment must be used as required.
• Frequent walking, standing, climbing, lifting, stooping, or carrying equipment and materials may be required.
• This position requires lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
• They may be exposed to extreme temperatures, close-quarter situations, high and precarious places, moving mechanical parts, and vibrations.

Work Schedule

Typical work schedule 7:30 am-4:30 pm Monday through Friday.

The Agency is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons. It is dedicated to the following practices: To recruit, employ, train, and promote persons for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age (40 and over), national origin, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or pregnancy-related conditions, veteran, genetic information, military service, immunity status or other protected-group status and to base decisions regarding applicants and employees on an individual's job-related qualifications and other relevant and lawful factors.