Maintenance Technician

Buckner Children and Family Services
Location: 3780 N. Bentsen Palm Drive, Mission, TX 78574
Job Status: Full Time - Hourly

Basic Job Function:
The Maintenance Technician serves in a strategic function at Buckner Children and Family Services to conduct the maintenance operations for the building, equipment, and grounds of the assigned location. Perform preventative maintenance, maintenance repairs, janitorial tasks, efficient use of basic equipment and supplies, grounds and landscaping, irrigation, and painting. Work with external vendors as needed to complete repairs or landscaping.

Perform general maintenance functions including, but not limited to: changing light bulbs; replacing broken switch plates and outlet covers; unstopping toilets, sinks and drains; replacing blinds; hanging window coverings, pictures, bulletin boards, etc.; painting; checking and cleaning gutters; replacing doorknobs and strike plates, hinges, cabinet knobs, etc.; watering outside shrubbery as needed; and reporting other maintenance needs.
Assist program directors, Regional Office Manager, and Executive Director to perform and document regular campus safety drills as well as review and produce safety inspection reports MSDS.
Perform maintain repair, maintenance, and inspection reports/records for campus and buildings, such as pest control, a/c air filters, septic, lawn care, etc., and improvements under the direction of the Regional Office Manager or Executive Director.
Prepare interior and exterior surfaces by scraping, sanding, pressure-washing, and removing old paint.
Apply primers and sealers to ensure proper paint adhesion and uniform coverage. Restore and repair damaged walls and ceilings, including applying compound, taping, sanding, and texturing. Repair cracks, holes, and dents on drywall and woodwork using spackle, putty, or plaster.
Perform basic repairs to buildings and miscellaneous equipment or appliances.
Perform routine campus cleaning functions including, but not limited to: observing grounds; picking up debris or trash; maintaining storage areas, and other work areas in a clean and orderly manner; hauling items to the dump as necessary; maintaining areas behind buildings in a clean and orderly manner free of debris; and cleaning porches, washing windows, as needed.
Service common areas, restrooms, and offices; light globes; empty trash baskets and remove trash; replenish supplies of soap, towels, and cleaning supplies.
Perform all duties in a courteous manner and maintain excellence in customer service including, but not limited to, cheerfully greeting clients and visitors and exercising respect with co-workers.
Perform routine monthly safety campus inspections, walkthroughs of all buildings, including but not limited to walk through inspections of Family Pathways, and Multi-purpose buildings; identify and report potential safety hazards.
Function as initial point of contact for maintenance requests from clients/staff and coordinate repairs/service calls with supervisor utilizing TELS system.
Perform deep cleaning of all washers/dryers on campus semi-annually. Check lint traps on dryers regularly.
Clean and maintain outside HVAC unit condensers for all cottages/apartments in May and July each year if applicable to the assigned location. Review and complete related TELS requests and perform HVAC tasks as directed by the Regional Office Manager or Executive Director.
Report and/or make recommendations to the Executive Director, Regional Office Manager and directors concerning maintenance issues or needs.
Perform routine safety walkthroughs of all buildings; identify and report potential safety hazards.
Make minor repairs and adjustments; repair clogged sinks, commodes, or drains.
Ensure all routine maintenance needs of campus vehicles are completed monthly including oil changes, annual inspections, and weekly checks and refueling.
Drive van to pick up and unload donations as needed.
Assist as needed with set ups of furniture, make readies, movement of furniture, etc.
Keep utility storage rooms in good order by arranging supplies, and sweeping, vacuuming and mopping floor.
Assist with staff as needed to provide assistance and/or support to facility operations.
Maintain inventory and equipment log. Report issues of department equipment when it is not in good working condition in accordance with manufacturer’s operational standards.
Detect and correct, or report, hazardous conditions that have a possibility of causing accidents or injuries to clients, employees, or visitors.

Other Responsibilities:

Maintain compliance with all Buckner policies, procedures, and requirements. Maintain knowledge of and compliance with all state and federal laws and regulatory requirements.
Manage program resources to ensure they are used efficiently and appropriately aligned with approved business objectives.
Responsible for supporting and representing Buckner at special events, activities, and other assigned functions.
Attend and participate in meetings and training as required; facilitate meetings regularly as define by the communication framework and training as required.
Develop emerging leadership through professional growth and development.
Work successfully as a part of a team and responsible for developing and maintaining strong working relationships with co-workers.
Perform special assignments, projects, and other duties as required.

Education and Skill Requirements:

Requires the ability to understand and follow basic written and oral step-by-step instructions. High School Diploma (or G.E.D.) preferred.
Minimum 5-year prior related maintenance experience preferred.
Minimum 5-year prior related janitorial experience preferred.
Requires basic plumbing skills, including identifying leaks, replacing simple fixtures, and performing routine maintenance on sinks, toilets, and drains.
Requires fundamental electrical knowledge, such as safely resetting breakers, replacing outlets or switches, and troubleshooting minor electrical issues.
Requires in-depth understanding of all phases of housekeeping operations. Requires basic knowledge of house cleaning devices, such as brooms, mops, cleaning agents and sanitation/cleaning requirements.
Requires proficient working knowledge of basic maintenance for facility upkeep.

Other Requirements:

Requires ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform the essential functions of the position, including communication with clients, volunteers, and community partners, documentation, and collaboration with staff.
Requires the ability to move cleaning and maintenance equipment throughout the facility on a daily basis.
Requires ability to recognize differences in sound generated by equipment or machinery, which may indicate operating problems or safety concerns.
Requires ability to adjust and operate electric-powered cleaning equipment; ability to work with hand tools.
Requires ability to perform tasks with due consideration for clients in vicinity and ability to cooperate and work with other employees.
Requires ability to hear and receive verbal instructions, answer phones, communicate with people in situations with some background noise.
Proficient working knowledge and ability to accurately and timely operate and perform computer related tasks with specific equipment and software applications required.
Requires ability to travel to various geographic locations and some overnight stays. Requires ability to obtain and maintain the necessary documentation to travel. Requires ability to obtain and maintain current documentation necessary to travel and lease vehicles in various locations.
Requires jobholder to work before and after normal business hours, some nights and weekends, as needed to meet client and business needs including promptly responding to phone calls, text messages and emails.
Requires ability to drive assigned vehicle(s) or personal vehicle, with an appropriate state license, following all laws applicable; must provide proof of liability insurance and must be eligible to be insured under Buckner’s insurance policy. Requires the ability to rent vehicles both domestically and internationally using required documentation. Must be age 21 or older to drive on behalf of Buckner.
Requires ability to maintain confidentiality.
Proficient working knowledge and ability to accurately and timely operate and perform computer-related tasks with specific equipment and software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, required.
Requires commitment to Christian principles and teachings, so as to carry out tasks aligned with Buckner’s mission.
Requires ability to use up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or 10 pounds continuously to move objects.
Requires ability to walk frequently; occasionally stand for prolonged periods of time; occasionally required to squat, climb stairs, kneel and twist. Required to sit for prolonged periods of time, including extensive airline travel.
Requires ability to speak clearly and make self-understood in face-to-face interactions; to articulate with extreme accuracy and precisions to give directions, speak on the phone, etc.

Buckner Children and Family Services complies with all the employment provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act.