TITLE: Facilities Technician, On call 

DEPARTMENT: Facilities 

REPORTS TO: Manager, Building Services 
LOCATION: 730 Polk Street, San Francisco 
  
BENEFITS:  N/A               
STATUS: Union, Non-Exempt 

CLASSIFICATION: Administrative 
SUPERVISES: N/A 

 

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Project Open Hand Facilities Technician is an essential position on our Facilities team. This position is responsible for general facilities and equipment maintenance, repairs, and to assist the Manager, Building Services with projects that move the agency forward.  

This is an ideal position for a highly competent, reliable, and engaged facilities professional interested in working in a warm and teamwork oriented environment. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:   

1+ years’ experience working in a facilities department Advanced knowledge of building maintenance and repairs Must be able to speak and read English to facilitate communication  Must possess a valid California Driver's License with a clean driving record  

 

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED: 

Bilingual (Spanish/English)  Previous kitchen or restaurant equipment (back of the house) experience 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   

Responsible for routine maintenance and as needed repairs for POH facilities  Responsible for logging and maintaining equipment for operation, including but not limited to: refrigeration, industrial kitchen equipment, filtration, heating, AC, boilers, electrical infrastructure and locks Agency wide recycling preparation coordination and execution  Primary agency representative for interactions with contractors General pick up and straightening of all work areas Facilitate internal movement of equipment and furniture  Maintain the operational integrity of office furniture Additional tasks that may be assigned by supervisor 

  

SUCCESS FACTORS/JOB COMPETENCIES:   

Team player: Demonstrates cooperative spirit, respects professional boundaries and is successful at sharing responsibilities with others Self-led: Knows and completes responsibilities in assigned timelines, asks for clarifications when needed Sensitive to the circumstances and needs of the critically ill and seniors, as well as people with mental health and substance abuse issues Customer oriented: Works well with all customers (internal staff and external contacts), promotes a positive image of the agency and works diligently to resolve customer issues Poised: able to maintain a calm, positive and constructive attitude during interactions with diverse populations, sometimes in challenging situations Ethical: Honest, accountable, maintains confidentiality Working knowledge of common tools for basic repair & upkeep Leadership I: Completes all assigned tasks in a timely manner and is able to identify projects or work needed for future completion. Anticipates needs before they are assigned. Recognizes themselves as a departmental or function representative 

 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions  

 

Physical demands: While performing duties of job, incumbent is occasionally required to stand for long periods of time and move; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Employee will be required to work in small spaces, on ladders and uneven surfaces on a regular basis. Employee must bend, stoop and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted on an occasional basis. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus 

 

Work environment: The noise level in the work environment will consistently vary from quiet to loud and warm to cold. The work environment will be ever changing between office, kitchen and warehouse environments 

 

Project Open Hand offers a generous employee benefit and wellness package. Eligibility for different programs is determined by the role and employment statuses but may include:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, and Flexible Spending Account
  • Long Term Disability, Life/AD&D, and Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Retirement Savings Plan 403(b), Commuter Check Subsidy
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Financial Counseling, Cell Phone Discounts, and additional discounts
  • Holidays (13 per year), generous vacation and sick leave, and complimentary lunch