Facilities Technician

WELCOME TO YOUR CENTER!

Established as a community non-profit in 1972, The Center provides targeted programs and services to the full diversity of the San Diego LGBTQ community. The mission of The Center is to enhance and sustain the health and well-being of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, transgender, nonbinary, immigrant, and HIV communities for the betterment of our entire San Diego region. Our vision is to create a Center and Center culture where every person feels and knows that they are welcomed, valued, and supported. As the beacon for our regional LGBTQ community, we actively recommit to being a more vibrant, bold, innovative, safe, and modern center each day than the day before. The Center is sex-positive and provides advocacy and critical health and social support services to support our community members through all stages of life, focusing on our deeply held values of equity, social justice, and client-centered, trauma-informed care. The Center currently has over 75 staff working at five facilities across San Diego County.

As of 04/01/2023, the Center has relaxed its COVID-19 vaccination requirement for employment. New employees are encouraged but not required to be vaccinated. The Centre reserves the right to amend this requirement based on health concerns and/or governmental recommendations to protect the well-being of our community. If this requirement changes, employees will have 30 days to comply.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Senior Director of Facility Operations, the Facilities Technician is responsible for maintaining a safe and functional environment within our facilities by addressing and resolving maintenance issues promptly and efficiently. The primary role of the Facility Technician involves troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining equipment and systems of all properties owned and operated by The San Diego LGBT Center. This position is also responsible for coordinating all maintenance activities in accordance with all policies of the agency and professional standards of excellence.

PRIMARY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. General maintenance and repairs.
2. Identifying and resolving equipment malfunctions.
3. Conducting preventive maintenance and responding to emergency repair requests.
4. Ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
5. Landscaping and maintaining the appearance of grounds.
6. Assist with general daily housekeeping.
7. Maintain contacts for needed trade professionals which will include, but not limited to: plumbing, electrical, appliances, elevator service/inspections, HVAC systems service/inspections, SDHC unit and building inspections, fire suppression and alarm systems, and other general services
8. Daily security of the buildings.
9. Provision of consumable maintenance materials needed at each site.
10. Organize and maintain all tools and equipment ensuring all are in proper order and safe to operate.
11. Work in tandem and assist the Facility Coordinator to coordinate maintenance, inspections and other needed facilities items at Sunburst Youth Housing and other Center properties.
12. Assist with orientation/on-boarding of new staff to Center facilities.

Required Qualifications:

• Education/Experience: At least 1 year of demonstrated experience in facilities maintenance.
• Professional Skills: Good communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact with colleagues, management, and external contractors. Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.
• Personal Skills: Outgoing and personable; comfort with speaking to staff and tenants about facility maintenance; familiarity with the LGBTQ+ communities and the work of The Center.
• Technology Skills: Proficiency with PC/Windows-based environments, and Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Language Skills: Fluency in English.

preferred QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education/Experience: General building operations, or a related field is preferred.
• Professional Skills: Demonstrated competence in working with a variety of diverse populations.
• Language Skills: Fluency in Spanish is highly preferred.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Compensation: The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.50 and is commensurate with experience. This is a Full-Time Regular Non-Exempt position.
• Benefits: The CENTER offers a robust benefits package, inclusive of Competitive Pay Scales, 401(k) Retirement Plan (with company match), Full Medical, Dental, Vision, and Chiropractic Health Coverage, Out-of-Pocket Optional Coverage for Spouses, Domestic Partners, and Dependent Children, Group Term Life Insurance, Full-time and Part-Time Schedules, Generous Vacation and Holiday Benefits, Professional Training & Development Experiences, Opportunities for Promotion & Advancement

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The San Diego LGBTQ Community Center is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.