Facilities Maintenance Technician

Organization Description

Hmong American Partnership (HAP) is a social service and community development organization whose mission is to empower the community to embrace the strengths of our cultures while achieving our potential. HAP accomplishes its mission by:

• Improving the lives of individuals and families in our diverse communities by providing culturally sensitive social services.
• Strengthening neighborhoods by providing housing, community, and economic development opportunities.
• Promoting the rich heritage of our ethnic communities.

HAP’s vision is to reach out to the world with profound social, economic, and educational transformation.

Primary Function of the Position

The Facilities Maintenance Technician conducts daily maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds, and associated equipment for all HAP-owned buildings, including leased office spaces and Eastside Home LLC. The candidate must demonstrate a strong work ethic, as well as integrity, accountability, and excellence in previous work experiences. Our desired candidate is able to demonstrate their ability to work through complex building, vehicle, and facility issues while maintaining a safe and operable organization.

Position Specifications

General Maintenance (50%):

• Prioritize tasks and work schedule on a daily basis with input and feedback from the Facilities Supervisor.
• Assist with interior and exterior inspections, preventative maintenance, repair, and/or upkeep of all facilities owned or leased to keep them in good operating condition.
• Maintain properties and buildings to meet code requirements under local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Verify that all properties are always free of hazardous materials and trash (both internally and externally).
• Maintain and repair plaster, drywall, roofs, windows, doors, floors, carpet, woodwork, light fixtures, painting, etc., to appropriate and acceptable standards.
• Repair and maintain all interior and exterior lights at all facilities to ensure they are operational, including the parking lots. Replace burned-out bulbs in a timely manner.
• Upkeep all facility grounds, including parking lots, sweeping, and picking up trash.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repair of facilities, mechanical equipment, and machines.
• Assist with purchasing, ordering, and tracking facility general maintenance supplies (i.e. nails, screws, glue, plumbers tape, electrical tape, etc.), routine parts needed for repairs/maintenance, and inventory of leftover parts and supplies from special projects (i.e. extra tile, carpet squares, touch-up paint, ceiling tiles, etc.).
• Assist with coordinating and recording of all interior and exterior routine and required annual, monthly, and quarterly inspections of buildings, units, and properties, including roofs, HVAC, plumbing, fire, alarm, electrical wiring, vehicles, etc.
• Help with onsite supervision of contracted external vendors and keep detailed records of work being performed.
• Aid with quarterly Eastside Home inspections to identify any needed repairs or issues, and to provide training to ESH clients on minor home upkeep and/or replacement of light bulbs and batteries in smoke or carbon monoxide detectors.
• Shovel snow on sidewalks and apply salt/sand during business hours, and as needed, during the winter season to ensure the safety of all walkways at HAP-owned offices.
• Work with