Weekend Maintenance Technician (Part-time)

Come work as a Weekend Maintenance Technician for Animal Humane Society, where caring for animals isn’t just a job – it’s our passion. We are on a mission to compassionately and responsibly create a more humane world for animals and their people. Join a fun and collaborative team of Maintenance Technicians that support the preventative care of our buildings and even some unique animal-related items across all four sites in Golden Valley, Coon Rapids, Woodbury, and St. Paul!

Pay: $25/hour

Benefits as a part time employee (see additional benefits below):

• Paid Time Off (accrual based on # of hours worked each pay period)
• 4 floating holidays (per full calendar year)
• 401k Retirement Plan

Schedule: Part-time; 16 hours/week

• Saturdays and Sundays 8am-4:30pm or 8:30am-5:00pm

Location and Travel Required: This position will be at our 4 Twin Cities locations: Golden Valley, Coon Rapids, St. Paul, and Woodbury. Must have a valid driver's license. Must be willing to travel between sites.

Interview Process: One 30-minute virtual video interview followed by one 30 minute in-person interview. Must successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Record background check.

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician I is responsible for performing maintenance and completing facilities tickets.

Essential Functions

Facilities Tickets:

• Monitor incoming tickets from staff for maintenance requests.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve tickets within a timely manner.
• Escalate complex problems to higher level support as needed.
• Update tickets to document issues and resolutions and close out tickets once complete.
• Identify recurring issues and suggest mitigation strategies.

Maintenance:

• Inspect buildings and grounds to ensure they meet safety regulations and are well maintained.
• Perform general maintenance within legal guidelines for licensure / certification on mechanical, electrical, HVAC and building systems.
• Perform, track and recommend preventative maintenance on all systems at assigned sites.
• Operate and maintain AHS vehicles in accordance with Department of Transportation and organizational guidelines, as required to keep them working efficiently and safely.

Communication and Culture:

• Communicate in a positive and professional manner with customers, other employees, and volunteers.
• Promote a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion to make AHS a more welcoming environment for employees, volunteers, customers, and the community.

Technology:

• Clock in and out of shifts using ADP.
• Monitor facilities ticketing software.
• Monitor AHS email and other messaging software.
• Other duties as assigned.

Schedule and Attendance:

• Regular, predictable attendance, punctuality, and availability to work during operational hours.
• Attend and participate in regular team meetings, all staff meetings, and one-on-one meetings with direct leader.
• Must be able to travel to a different work site based on department needs
• May be required to attend occasional off-site meetings and events.
• Ability to be on call for after hours, time sensitive facilities matters.

Work Environment:

• Environment can be dirty, wet, warm, and humid.
• Exposure to unpleasant odors, chemicals, and noises, including barking.
• May be exposed to extreme weather conditions including but not limited to cold, heat, rain, and snow when outside.

Requirements

Experience:

• 1+ years of experience as a maintenance technician highly preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to operate and understand the basic functions of machines and tools.
• Basic understanding of carpentry, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and HVAC systems.
• Strong multi-tasking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with computers, specifically a working knowledge of Microsoft products.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. unassisted and 100+ lbs. assisted.
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.

Emotional Demands:

• Must be comfortable with the emotional aspect of work in an animal shelter environment, including the use of humane euthanasia.

Transportation:

• Valid driver’s license and r