Colorado Nonprofit Association

Facility Maintenance Technician 2

Hope Starts Here! Your career as a Facility Maintenance Technician 2 with Denver Rescue Mission is your opportunity to make a difference. Are you looking to build community and meet new friends? Are you looking for meaningful work and career advancement? Then look no further, Denver Rescue Mission (DRM) is hiring talented individuals to join our team. We are looking for Facilities, Maintenance Technicians, Engineering Professionals, or anyone with a Facilities or Maintenance background to join our team.

The Facility Maintenance Technician 2 reports to the Facilities Maintenance Manager and is responsible for maintaining DRM facilities, preventative maintenance schedule, emergency facility situations, and working as part of collaborative team.  The Facility Maintenance Technician 2 is a full-time, non-exempt position of Denver Rescue Mission (DRM).  The Facility Maintenance Technician 2 supports, DRM Admin and Education, MOC, Lawrence Street Community Center, Lawrence Street Shelter, Holly Center, and 48th Avenue Center, and FCRM sites.

Who are we?

Denver Rescue Mission serves people experiencing homelessness and poverty through emergency services, rehabilitation, transitional programs, permanent housing assistance and community outreach. Since 1892, we’ve been changing lives in the name of Christ by meeting people at their physical and spiritual points of need, with the goal of returning them to society as productive, self-sufficient citizens.  

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Actively participate in facilitating DRM’s compliance and meeting of safety standards. Complete required documentation and paperwork as requested.
• Develop mastery of the Trello Job ticket system
• Develop mastery of the climate control system
• Fulfill Trello work orders in an efficient and timely manner: 
• Fulfill according to priority
• Complete work description on Trello cards accordingly
• Communicate in writing to program participant of premises 
• Required to inform the FMM of possible safety or repair issues that cannot be resolved immediately.
• Required to advise the FMM of work plan and time schedule to resolve problems.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs for DRM systems:
• Tasks may include but are not limited to: repair and maintenance of all HVAC, water delivery and waste, fire prevention, electrical, and natural gas
• Work toward the assurance that facilities are in good repair and that DRM meets OSHA requirements.
• Carry out all preventative maintenance scheduled for all equipment and facilities, including HVAC, air handling, kitchen appliances, lighting and backflows prevention, boilers, laundry, and pumps. 
• Complete and submit related documentation and record keeping.
• Maintain, service, and repair property, equipment, and machinery such as sweepers, commodes, sinks, lighting fixtures, air conditioners, ceiling fans, industrial washers and dryers, and smoke alarms.
• Work with participants as part of their work therapy, emphasizing character and work ethic-based traits.
• Give basic instruction and feedback to participant helpers and volunteer workers.
• Comply with schedules and procedures for health and safety inspections of facilities and residential units.
• Communicate with FMM to submit requests for the purchase or procurement of all necessary material, equipment, furniture, and appliances for DRM facilities.
• Provide assistance and access for private contractors and service people as requested.
• Requires availability and rotation of “on call” for after hours and weekend emergency calls.
• Perform snow removal as needed, salt walkways, entries, and outside common areas. 
• Attend meetings and perform other related duties as requested.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum High School diploma or GED certificate required
• Technical or Vocational classes and/or certifications in a related discipline preferred
• Christian, able and willing to model servant-leadership and interested in being part of a ministry that ministers to the addicted, poor, and homeless.
• Able to safely and effectively operate a wide variety of hand, power, and shop tools.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of previous general maintenance work.
• Certification and/or specialized skills equivalent to an experienced tradesperson (“journeyman”)
• Safety conscious with a strong knowledge of facility operation and general maintenance knowledge.
• Sound knowledge of and experience working in building maintenance and repair, drywall, carpentry, electrical,      plumbing, heating, and HVAC.
• Works well with others, able to teach and train “on the job” while completing required duties of the job
• Excellent manual dexterity, good eye-hand coordination
• Able to stand, bend, lift, and reach regularly on a daily basis. Lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Flexible and adaptable, may require working extra or odd hours.
• Basic computer knowledge required.
• Able to read, write and follow instructions. Able to perform accurate mathematical computations.
• Must be honest, have integrity and a strong work ethic.
• Able to safely operate a box truck.
• Possess valid Colorado driver’s license and have a driving record acceptable to DRM insurance carrier.