Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Facilities Manager, the Facilities Technician will be responsible for performing repairs and preventive maintenance services in all the Camillus House facilities.

Mission, Visions, and Values:

Commitment to the Mission, Vision, and Values of the brothers of St. John of God as witnessed through Camillus House in serving the needs of the underserved populations.

Mission Statement:

Rooted in the compassionate Hospitality of St. John of God, we improve the quality of life of those who are vulnerable and homeless in South Florida through the provision of a continuum of housing and supportive services.

Vision Statement:

To support the Values of the Hospitaller Brothers of St. John of God, a Roman Catholic Order of men, through our efforts to enhance positive outcomes that result in sustainable housing.

We commit ourselves eagerly to the adaptation of our mission in order to meet the new challenges facing the homeless in our contemporary society. The spirit of God moves us to action with reverence for the quality of life for all we serve and the elimination of the causes of homelessness in our times.

Values:

Camillus House integrates the following values in every aspect of service:

• Hospitality: Welcoming all with “Hi, how can I help you today” with a smile and eye contact.
• Respect: Raising the dignity of another by recognizing they have been created in the image of their God.
• Spirituality: Creating a safe space for another to seek balance of mind, body, and spirit in their life.
• Quality: The talents you bring to Camillus will be fulfilled 100%.
• Responsibility: Recognizing and respecting that all is a gift of God, and we are called to hear the cry of the earth for protection.

Responsibilities:

• Inspect buildings and other structures to determine functional systems and detect malfunctions and needed repairs.
• Conduct troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance services of motors and pumps, electrical equipment, electrical building installations, appliances, and office equipment.
• Perform minor electrical maintenance.
• Perform minor plumbing maintenance.
• Perform minor painting, carpentry, masonry, and drywall work.
• Reconfigure, install, and position offices and storage areas.
• Clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, parking lots, and other work areas.
• Perform preventive maintenance services and light troubleshooting of air conditioning equipment.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs and perform scheduled maintenance repairs.
• Read and interpret work orders to perform required maintenance services and maintain work order log.
• Oversee the maintenance of all common grounds, including mowing, weeding, spraying, and general clean-ups of open areas, roadways, fence lines, parking areas, and display areas.
• Assist other maintenance staff as needed in painting, plumbing, masonry, carpentry, floor and ceiling tiles, or any other facility areas.
• Provide on and off-hour emergency response, including repairing equipment, stabilizing damages, and requesting support personnel as needed.
• Work closely with and maintain good working relations with employees in all areas, as well as with contractors, vendors, and clients.
• Perform regular inspections of facilities and maintain an inspection log.
• Keep accurate mileage logs.
• Maintain the care and use of equipment, supplies, etc., and the appearance of      facilities and keep working areas safe and organized.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings as required.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Demands: While performing job duties, an employee is required to      stand, walk, and use hands/fingers. May occasionally lift and move up to 25 lbs., clean (sit, bend/twist neck, bend/twist waist, squat, climb, balance, stoop, crouch, reach, handle, kneel, crawl, reach above/below shoulder height, repetitive movements, wipe, sweep, dust, mop). Specific      vision abilities required by the position include close vision, color vision.
• Work Environment: The noise level of the work environment can range from low to moderate.

Work Schedule:

• Non-Remote Position
• Full-time: Monday through Friday
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule (i.e., evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call), as needed.

• Ability to understand and practice the mission of Camillus House.
• Minimum of five (5) years diversified experience in maintenance.
• Considerable knowledge of trade tools and of occupational hazards, safety precautions, local codes, and regulations pertaining to trades is essential.
• Education: High School diploma or GED.
• Language: Proficiency in oral/written English; Spanish preferred; additional languages a plus (i.e., Creole).
• Skills: Proficiency in computer (Word, Excel, other data collecting programs).
• Successful completion of Toxicology test, L2 and local background screening, and OIG.

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