Facilities Technician - Full Time with Benefits

THE MISSION

To lead the way toward a compassionate and caring community for all animals.

OUR VALUES

LEARNING: We commit to best practice and professional development through continuous education.

INTEGRITY: We value honest and transparent communication and decision making using evidence based practices.

COLLABORATION:  We value teamwork in our organization and partnerships with our community to deliver exceptional service.

KINDNESS: We show compassion, care, respect and empathy to all animals and humans without prejudice or discrimination.

JOB TITLE: Facilities Technician 

FLSA: Non-Exempt

FT/PT: Full Time

SUMMARY      

The Facilities Technician, under the direct supervision of the Director of Facilities will perform general maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of equipment and facilities.   Duties may also include but are not limited to basic plumbing, paint, drywall patching, equipment, and furniture assembly. 

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE:

• Routine building maintenance including but not limited to minor drywall patching and paint, touch up of walls, hanging of pictures/whiteboards/bulletin boards, spot cleaning of carpets, caulking, replacing ceiling tiles, installing light bulbs, changing ballasts, basic plumbing (clearing clogged drains, replacing faucets/toilets/hose bibs/ball valves)
• Assemble, install, or repair office furniture, shelving, benches, and other 
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary.
• Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
• Record type and cost of maintenance or repair work.

• Set up and breakdown rooms and facility for special events.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma (or GED/proficiency certificate).  
• Post-Secondary Certificate in construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies preferred. 
• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment.  
• Minimum 2 years experience in any of the following facility maintenance, plumbing, electrical, construction or machinery repair. 
• A valid class C driver’s license with a clean driving record preferred.
• Must be willing and able to learn how to use a forklift and be able to complete the California forklift certification.  

• Proficient in computer applications, including Microsoft suite and email.

• Strong sense of professional judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong time management, multi-tasking, and organizational skills 
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Strong sense of professional judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Must be able to model Pasadena Humane’s Core Values of Learning, Integrity Collaboration and Kindness.  
  1. Must interact positively with supervisor, management, coworkers, volunteers, and the public to promote a team effort and maintain a positive and professional approach.  
  2. Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.  
  3. Must provide positive, proactive customer service  
  4. Must have a positive attitude and a sense of humor 

WORK SCHEDULE 

Must come to work regularly and on time. Must be able to work early hours according to the needs of the department schedule, including weekends and holidays.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Fast-paced environment. Employees are exposed to numerous animals (living and deceased), including those with uncertain dispositions. They are required to act in a safe and responsible manner. 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and/or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Pasadena Humane is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy not to engage in discrimination against any individual, or harassment of any person seeking employment with our organization on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic information or status as a covered veteran including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices, including recruitment, selection, promotion, transfer, merit increase, salary, training and development, demotion, and separation. This policy is intended to be consistent with the provisions of applicable State and Federal laws. Federal law requires proof of citizenship or "alien right-to-work" status. Pasadena Humane maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing.