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TITLE:Assistant Maintenance Technician

DEPARTMENT:Facilities

REPORTS TO:Director of Operations

Employment Status:Full Time

Reg. Hours Worked:40 hrs / Weekly, Non-Exempt

Hourly Rate:$22- 23.50/hr

JOB SUMMARY:

The Assistant Maintenance Technician completes minor to moderate facility repairs, assists with larger facility maintenance projects, helps maintain fleet vehicle readiness, prepares areas for meetings or events, and maintains the overall cleanliness of the facility and grounds.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist in all aspects of preventative and reactive maintenance
• Provide general upkeep in maintaining the overall cleanliness of the facilities, including trash removal, scrubbing and cleaning of windows, walls, and floors as needed.
• Prepare areas of the facilities for special events or meetings.
• Complete assigned maintenance repair requests.
• Utilize and update job status using USHS databases.
• Assist with maintaining all USHS vehicles in accordance with USHS vehicle policy including regular vehicle inspections, light maintenance, and vehicle washes.
• Other duties as assigned by Director, Operations.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is often performed outdoors with exposure to varied temperatures and weather, as well as indoors in temperature-controlled environment. Outdoor work may be on ladders or rooftops. Indoor work may also be required in attics or crawlspaces. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Ability to hear and talk clearly in order to give and receive information and instructions.
• Stand and sit for long periods of time; move and walk to various locations; climb stairs and ladders, stoop, kneel, reach, pull, push, bend, twist, and lift and/or move objects (up to 60 lbs). Use hands to finger, handle or feel.
• Visual acuity and peripheral vision in order to drive vehicles, perform repair work, and work with tools in a safe manner.
• Ability to drive a vehicle safely.
• Manual dexterity to perform repairs and use hand tools.
• May involve exposure to irritating fluids, solids, or atmospheric conditions.
• Interact effectively with other employees, clients, vendors, or members of the public.
• Ability to multi-task priorities, manage time, perform duties under time constraints, and adapt to changing work demands.
• Ability to perform arithmetic operations, gather, analyze, classify information, and transcribe or post data.

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge and experience with general maintenance tasks e.g., general facility cleaning, basic painting skills, drywall repair, light electrical, ability to utilize cleaning equipment (pressure washer, carpet cleaner, vacuums etc.)
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to act with diplomacy, flexibility, and good judgment while dealing with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Proficient with office communication equipment and office machines (telephone, copier, fax machine).
• Some computer literacy. Familiarity with Word, email and internet research. Work order and asset tracking databases are also used.
• Must have ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Must be able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Must possess valid California driver's license.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 1 years in providing facility maintenance, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience working or volunteering in a human services environment desired.

Union Station Homeless Se vices Embraces Diversity

We embrace our differences and are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion and belonging. Our commitment to racial equity within the organization is crucial to who we are and the clients we serve. Committed to being an anti-racist organization and sharing the unique cultural experiences from our networks, we offer annual racial equity training, host ongoing learning experiences through our lunch n' learns, and participate in on-going mental health trainings.

We promote acceptance, respect, teamwork and foster diversity in the workplace. We believe every individual has a story, past, and a unique set of skills that shape who we are and through this network, we can learn from each other to become better versions of ourselves personally and professionally. Through our staff-led network focusing on diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging and accessibility, we work to communicate, educate, and express diverse cultivation through our eight Diversity Networks. We are honored that the Diversity Network has been recognized as part of the Community Impact Awards presented by the Los Angeles Business Journal.

Union Station Homeless Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer