Building Maintenance Service Technician

SOME (So Others Might Eat) provides material aid and comfort to our vulnerable neighbors in the District of Columbia, helping them to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness through programs and services that save lives, improve lives, and help to transform the lives of individuals and families, their communities, and the systems and structures that affect them. We meet immediate needs with food, clothing, and healthcare, and offer the tools one needs to live with hope, dignity, and greater independence.

Compensation: We offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits package that reflects our organizational culture, mission, and core values. The hourly range for this position is $27.04 to $28.63 and may be commensurate with experience.

SOME (So Others Might Eat) is looking for a Service Technician to provide support within our Facilities Management department.

Position Description: The Service Technician is responsible for maintaining the physical condition, safety, and operational integrity of SOME facilities. This role performs routine and preventative maintenance, responds to work orders, and completes repairs across multiple trades, including electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and carpentry. The Service Technician ensures facilities remain safe, functional, and aligned with organizational standards.

Schedule: Sunday - Thursday 10:30 am - 7:00 pm (40 hours per week)

Required: HS Degree/GED; 1-3 years of Facilities Management experience in multi-housing or residential facilities

Preferred: High School degree/GED; 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.

Required License/Certification: Must possess and maintain a vehicle and a valid driver's license, as well as personal car liability insurance coverage. This is a contingency of employment. The vehicle should be safe and reliable. (Mileage will be reimbursed), Basic Life Support [CPR & AED] Provider.

Skills & Abilities:

• Understanding of electrical issues, preventative maintenance, fire systems, plumbing, carpentry, and general maintenance and repair
• Knowledge of landscaping and painting
• Time management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Professional communication skills to communicate verbally
• Ability to take initiative
• Ability to use common power tools, hand tools, and maintenance equipment
• Basic computer skills to complete invoicing, respond to emails, and complete work order documentation
• Customer service skills
• Knowledge of safety practices related to maintenance activities and corresponding equipment and chemicals
• Organizational skills with an attention to detail
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to troubleshoot and understand plumbing issues, preventative maintenance, and general maintenance & repair

Expected Contributions: Facilities Operations

• Perform routine preventative maintenance and basic repairs to building systems and equipment
• Ensure that building systems are being operated safely, efficiently, and as intended.
• Completes and documents all service and maintenance requests promptly per policy/standard
• Ensure vacant units are prepared for move-in
• Purchase and maintain inventory for cost-effective operations
• Answer mobile phone in off-hours and respond to 24-hour emergency calls as part of the on-call rotation list
• Complete service requests promptly
• Ensure that all safety standards are maintained
• 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

Environmental Working Conditions: The employee works indoors and outdoors in accessing and performing maintenance and repair functions involving buildings, facilities, and equipment. The employee drives to and from different locations and is exposed to outside weather conditions, traffic, hot and cold surfaces and work areas, moisture, wetness, dust, oils, greases, fumes, and mechanical and electrical hazards. The employee works with various cleaning agents. The noise level is loud when the employee is operating power tools and equipment.

Reports to: Chief Building Engineer

Position Designation: This position is designated as Safety Sensitive. You may be subject to drug testing before or during your employment with SOME. In this position, you may be disqualified from employment based on the presence of marijuana in test results, even if you possess a medical card authorizing the use of medical marijuana.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to use their hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with their hands and arms. Employees are required to frequently stand and walk in work areas and occasionally sit while completing records and reports, and talk and hear. Employees are expected to stoop, squat, crawl, and work within confined physical spaces. Employees may climb stairs, ladders, or small stools, and lift and carry parts, supplies, and equipment, typically weighing less than 40 pounds.

To Apply: Go to our career page at https://www.some.org/careers/open-opportunities and click on the search icon to locate this position. Follow the instructions to complete your online application profile to be considered.

SOME, Inc. is a proactive equal-opportunity employer. We ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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