Facilities Technician (Temporary)

The Facilities Technician must be detail-oriented, and possess effective communication and problem-solving skills. A working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry and equipment repairs is necessary to meet the needs of this position. This Facilities Technician is responsible for regular building maintenance, oversight and planning. Responsible for general cleaning, painting, repairing and landscaping as required. The person filling this position takes pride in the Cocoon House community and ensures an excellent facilities environment for youth, staff, and those visiting. This person will embrace the vision and mission of Cocoon House and understands how this position contributes to a positive organizational culture.

Cocoon House is committed to continually growing in our equity, diversity, and inclusion journey, and candidates with lived experience or who identify as BIPOC and/or LGBTQ+ are strongly encouraged to apply! We will also provide reasonable accommodation to qualified persons with disabilities upon request. 

Facilities Technician Duties & Responsibilities

Temporary Full-Time | On-site in Monroe & Everett locations

Starting Wages: $21-24/hr | +$1.50/hr pay differential for multi-lingual skills with additional paperwork

• Must be able to work occasional flexible hours and respond to after-hours emergencies as needed.
• Assesses property maintenance needs including (but not limited to) multiple buildings, their grounds, and equipment; multiple vehicles; and prioritizes accordingly, develops a schedule to complete tasks, and performs and/or schedules the maintenance.
• Maintain overall cleanliness of common spaces of HUB property.
• Create and maintain maintenance best practices, policies, and procedures, such as preventive maintenance, safety inspections, key control and work order processes.
• Communicates and partners with operations and leadership teams and collaborates on long-term solution recommendations. 
• Maintains weekly updates and administers on-line Maintenance Tracking software.
• Prioritizes requests appropriately and handles them expeditiously.
• Vendor management, including annual certification scheduling.
• Assures appropriate safety methods and standards are used, including appropriate storage of all chemicals, tools, supplies, and equipment.
• Oversees facility improvement projects, including volunteer groups in collaboration with the Volunteer Manager.
• Orders and inventories facility supplies.
• Performs minor electrical maintenance to include, but not be limited to, replacement or repair of fixtures (wall switches and outlets, incandescent and fluorescent bulbs and tubes, ballast, sockets, fuses, minor appliances, cords, etc.) using appropriate hand, power and specialty tools.
• Performs minor plumbing maintenance (replacement or repair of leaks in drains and faucets, unclogging of drains, trenching and laying new lines, replacing drain hoses on washers and similar devices, etc.).
• Performs minor painting, carpentry and masonry work (preparing surfaces and using brush, sprayer, or roller to apply paints, stains, and varnishes, hanging doors, fitting locks and handles, etc.).
• Performs routine custodial services, both interior and exterior at the HUB.
• Seasonal maintenance of landscaping at all sites.
• Reconfigures, installs, positions, and remounts modular offices and space (furniture, wall panels, work surfaces, storage bins, lighting, file cabinets, etc.) to accommodate user needs and maximize office space using various hand, power and specialty tools, dollies and hand trucks.
• Prepares the surfaces and paints various structures and equipment (walls, refrigerators, evaporative coolers, floors, roofs, doors, restroom facilities, etc.) to preserve wood and metal parts from corrosion and maintain a safe, comfortable working environment using various painting equipment and related tools (sprayers, rollers, brushes, thinners, etc.).
• Performs vehicle preventive maintenance (replacement of light bulbs, tire pressure checks, oil changes, windshield wipers, engine oils, safety devices etc.).
• Other duties as assigned.

General:

• 2+ years’ experience in general building and grounds maintenance; including basic plumbing, knowledge of Ecolab products or similar, supply ordering and organization, landscape/grounds keeping, HVAC, security, fire system upkeep, vehicle maintenance, commercial kitchen compliance, and overseeing multiple locations.
• Experience working in Organizations experiencing rapid growth and expansion a plus.
• Capable of managing a facility database where facility and grounds requests are submitted.
• Ability to use common tools (hammer, drill, diagnostic meters, etc.).
• Demonstrable knowledge of OSHA requirements.
• High school diploma/GED or high school equivalency
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• 6 months minimum of experience working with youth
• DCYF background clearance
• Acceptable driver's abstract with no more than 2 violations within last 3 years
• Possess a valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation

Physical:

• Ability to effectively communicate with all internal and external clients.
• Be able to hear voices and alarms.
• Ability to read and comprehend a variety of materials.
• Ability to operate phone, computer, and record information for files and logs.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 Ibs.
• Must have ability to run up and down indoor and outdoor stairwells in case of youth emergency.
• Go up and down stairs.