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Job Title: Facilities Technician I
About the Position
The Facilities Technician I assists in the day-to-day operations and assume responsibility for maintaining the conditions of Evergreen Goodwill stores, properties and equipment.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
- Performs a wide variety of general building maintenance repairs and services.
- Install light bulbs, ballasts, countertops, tile, door hardware, carpet, bulletin boards and fixtures; drywall repair, hang pictures; assemble furniture etc.
- Maintain and repair light fixtures, receptacles and switches, replaces light bulbs; generators and motors; oil and clean motors; troubleshoot and make electrical repairs not requiring a license; maintain and make minor repairs to various types of heating, refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment, pumps, fans, humidifiers, electric motors, and heat exchangers, and other components.
- Paint interior and exterior walls and surfaces.
- Replace washers, faucets and seals on malfunctioning plumbing equipment; repair leaky faucets and clean clogged drains; install and repair toilets.
- Perform basic repair welding: Mig, Oxy Acetylene, Tig etc.
- Performs ground maintenance including picking up trash, maintaining landscaping beds and other grounds maintenance.
- Operate light trucks/ other vehicles and equipment: Work vans, forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, and towing equipment.
- Notifies management of any unusual occurrence and/or damage that has taken place or that may occur.
- Complete timely and accurate expense reports.
- Provide customer service to internal and external customers.
- Maintains tools and equipment in safe, clean and proper working conditions.
- Demonstrates safe work practices through awareness and observation in support of a safety culture; reports any potential hazards or accidents.
- Assist in managing maintenance inventory keep-stock, supply, part, and material needs.
- Maintain monthly inspection and maintenance of building HVAC filters.
- Other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements (Qualifications for the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act)
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED or technical training certificate or equivalent experience.
- Preferred minimum 6 months or more experience or equivalent training.
- Basic understanding of maintenance work, tools and equipment.
- Ability to demonstrate professionalism and work independently. Has strong mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team repairing items and processing work orders.
Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations:
- Must have valid WA State driver’s license and proof of good driving record.
- Tools: Evergreen Goodwill provides tools and supplies necessary to complete essential functions and projects.
Computer/Technology Skills:
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
- Ability to learn new technology and software as related to the job.
Physical Abilities:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; have developed fine motor control (grasp, handle, manipulate objects with fingers; standing for long periods, frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, stooping, squatting, pushing; climbing ladders; able to travel across a variety of surfaces (stairs, ramps, uneven terrain). Ability to operate computer systems. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Able to communicate with others effectively both verbally and written, including those who have limited English skills. Maintain reliable attendance.
Essential Mental/Sensory Abilities:
- Organizing, counting, sorting, categorizing, mathematics
- Interpreting data, reading blueprints and schematics
- Problem solving
- Analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Internal/external customer service skills
- Prioritization
- Attention to detail
Work Environment: Varying temperatures and noise levels. Exposure to chemicals and industrial hazards and dust. Workers must follow safety precautions and use protective equipment such as hardhats, safety glasses and hearing protectors. Must be able to work a flexible schedule as position requires on call status, night shifts and weekends as required. Must have reliable transportation.
General Description of All Benefits
Evergreen Goodwill provides the following benefits to employees:
https://evergreengoodwill.org/evergreen-goodwill-employee-benefits
- 20% employee shopping discount at all retail and outlet locations
- Healthcare benefits, including medical, dental and vision for full-time employees who work 30 hours or more per week
- Vacation pay – based on job role and tenure
- Sick time pay – based on accruals and Seattle Paid Sick/Safe Time
- 9 paid holidays per year (includes floating holidays)
- Voluntary insurance plans for full-time employees who work 30 hours or more per week
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) full-time employees who work 30 hours or more per week
- Basic AD&D and Basic Life Insurance for full-time employees who work 30 hours or more per week
- Long Term Disability insurance for exempt (salaried full-time employees)
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free and confidential
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Employee loan program – for critical needs such as rent, electric bill, etc.
- Educational loan program
- Some job roles are eligible for bonuses
- Jury duty and bereavement pay
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Goodwill believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. This position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit our employees nor Goodwill to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the Goodwill.
Other details
- Job Family Procurement & Facilities
- Job Function Hourly
- Pay Type Hourly
- Min Hiring Rate $22.25
- Max Hiring Rate $27.00
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