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Position Title: Facilities Technician Pay: $ 19.42 - $20.6 0/hr, additional information and benefits below. We're looking for a hands on, go to person to join our team as a Facilities Technician! In this role, you'll help keep our buildings and grounds in great shape by tackling everything from basic repairs and maintenance to painting, landscaping, snow removal, and even the occasional pool check. If you like variety in your day, enjoy fixing things, and take pride in keeping spaces safe and welcoming, this could be a great fit. Every day is a little different, and your work will make a real difference in the lives of the youth and staff who rely on our facilities.

New Directions is an equal opportunity employer committed to championing the principles of anti-racism, justice, and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission. We aim to have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.

Pay and benefits

+ 120 hours of paid time off your first year, not including an additional 14 agency holidays.

+ Access to life, dental and medical insurance.

+ 401k with up to 3% agency matching.

+ $19.42 - $20.60/hr for your first year. Additional raises guaranteed for full time positions.

+ Flexible Monday - Friday schedule.

+ Join our company, where over 30% of our staff have been with us for 10 years or more.

Minimum Education and Skills

+ High School diploma/GED and five years of related experience or Associates Degree with two years of field related experience(required).

+ One year supervisory experience. (preferred)

+ Valid driver's license(required).

We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop these preferred skills. We strongly encourage those who are passionate about fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable human service organization to apply. Full Job Description

Job Title: Facilities Technician Department: Support Services Title of Immediate Supervisor: Facilities Supervisor POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for the general maintenance and repair of the facilities of New Directions. TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: 1. Perform maintenance of the grounds, equipment, electrical systems (120 and 208), plumbing systems, peripheral heating systems (fin & tube, HP, boiler, forced hot air), ventilating and air conditioning systems, and the physical plant daily. 2. May repair, install counters, cabinets, floors, doors, building framework, and trim. 3. May hang, tape and finish wallboard products. 4. May install glass in windows and doors. 5. May install or replace damaged tile and wall coverings. 6. May utilize rough and finish carpentry techniques. 7. May bend and cut conduit and wire, and drill holes for electrical connections. 8. May patch or replace plaster or plaster board. 9. May paint walls, ceilings and trim of building. 10. May be responsible for maintaining indoor pool. 11. May clear clogged drains and replace plumbing fixtures. 12. Ability to read blueprints. 13. Safely operate agency motorized equipment (trucks, tractor, etc). 14. Proficiency with all applicable trade tools: handheld or shop. 15. Cleans work areas, tools and equipment, and replaces defective parts and motors. 16. Perform landscaping duties as required including the use of Zero Tern Mowers, tractor mower and hand mowers, also the use of trimmers, blowers and chainsaws. 17. All snow removal duties as required including plowing snow with pickup trucks, BobCat and snow blowers, and hand shoveling where needed. 18. Be “on call” 24/7, 365 days a year for all agency emergencies as deemed needed by the Facilities Supervisor. 19. Have working cell phone and provide the number to the supervisor. 20. Attends all mandatory in-service training and regularly attends supervision meetings. 21. All duties as assigned by immediate supervisor. Minimum Education and/or Professional Qualifications/Skills  High School Diploma or GED  4 years field related experience preferred  EPA – universal certification to handle refrigerants preferred Special – Personal Skills, Qualities, Aptitudes and Physical Requirements New Directions Youth & Family Services, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform essential functions. 1. Ability to work effectively with youth and staff from a variety of cultural and ethnicbackgrounds. 2. Ability to accept supervision and perform as part of a team. 3. Ability to be flexible and adapt to change. 4. Ability to interface with people (groups and individuals) and communicate within various mediums (logbooks, E-mail, telephone). 5. Must have a valid driver’s license, adequate auto insurance and meet the criteria for driving set forth in the New Directions Driver’s License policy and Auto Insurance policy. 6. Ability to pass annual physical for Category 2A job classification in accordance with New Directions Employee Health policy. 7. Must comply with Agency safety standards and be responsible for own actions and conduct concerning safety and healthy working conditions.