Facilities Technician 1

Illumination Foundation Cerritos, California, United States Full-Time Facilities

About this position

“Every person deserves compassion, dignity, and the safety of a place to call home.”

Homelessness is the largest social and public health crisis in California. Illumination Health + Home is a growing non-profit organization dedicated towards disrupting the cycle of homelessness by providing targeted, interdisciplinary services in our recuperative care centers, emergency shelters, housing services and children's and family programs. IH+H currently has 13+ facilities with 22+ micro-communities scattered across Orange County, Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire.

Job Description 
A Facilities Technician 1 is responsible for the repair and upkeep of IH+H facilities and should possess the knowledge to complete repairs under the guidance of another technician. 
Pay rate for this role is $20.00-$22.00 an hour, depending on experience.

Responsibilities

  • Complete routine repairs of company facilities and properties. 
  • Perform repairs on electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems, and interior and exterior building finishes. 
  • Maintain a safe working environment by ensuring all tools have their respective guards and safety procedures are being followed. 
  • Receive feedback and knowledge from higher technicians to grow Core Competencies. 
  • Inspect company facilities for issues that need to be addressed. 
  • Occasionally install new flooring in rooms as needed. 
  • Complete routine preventative maintenance of company facilities and properties ( replace air and furnace filters, smoke alarms, and water filters). 
  • Routinely clean and organize company assets assigned to you ( Vehicles, tools, equipment). 
  • Assist in preparing rooms for new client intakes (build furniture and place). 
  • Ensuring security of our facilities and properties by using discretion with keys, codes, and combos. 
  • Lock up facilities and properties as needed. 
  • Participate in team projects. 
  • Clear out newly vacated room of previous client belongings and trash to prep for room for repairs. 
Expectations 
  • Passion and commitment to serving those experiencing homelessness. 
  • Effectively using interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Must be able to work independently without constant supervision. 
  • Must be able to take direction and positively respond to constructive criticism. 
  • Fast Learner, able to work in a high paced environment and able to work under pressure. 
  • Demonstrate leadership skills and take the initiative in decision making when necessary. 
  • Possess organizational skills, thoroughness and attention to detail. 
  • Excellent judgement and effective interaction in challenging situations. 
  • Working effectively with a diverse and multicultural client body and staff. 
  • Be able to meet targets and work under pressure. 
  • Communicate with tact and professionalism. 
  • Other responsibilities and tasks as assigned by Facilities Supervisor. 
  • Fulfill Illumination Foundations Guiding Principles of Integrity, Humility, Sustainable Compassion, Quest for Knowledge and Critical Thinking, Client- Centered Care, Innovation, Advocacy, and Stewardship and Compliance. 

Qualifications 
Required: 
  • High school Diploma or equivalent. 
  • 2 years ' relevant experience. 
  • Basic computer skills, including the ability to send and receive emails and summarize data in spreadsheets. 
  • Valid CA Driver's License and eligibility for company vehicle insurance. 
  • Able to be trained on heavy equipment (forklifts and man lifts) 
Preferred: 
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish. 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
In addition to the requirements above, a facilities technician 1 should have basic proficiency in 3 of the competencies listed below. 
Core Competencies:
  • Safe Practices 
  • Technological Skills 
  • Electrical 
  • Plumbing 
  • Interior Finishes 
  • Exterior Finishes  
  • Mechanical Knowledge 


Benefits

  • Medical Insurance funded up to 91% by Illumination Foundation (Kaiser and Blue Shield), depending on the plan
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Life, AD&D and LTD Insurance funded 100% by Illumination Foundation
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Professional Development Reimbursement
  • 401K with Company Matching
  • 10 days vacation PTO/year
  • 6 days sick PTO/year
  • 10 days holiday PTO/year
  • Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSFL) for federally qualified loans

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Salary Information

$20 - $22 Hourly Wage