Facilities Technician 1

“Every person deserves compassion, dignity, and the safety of a place to call home.”

Homelessness is the largest social and public health crisis in California. Illumination Health + Home is a growing non-profit organization dedicated towards disrupting the cycle of homelessness by providing targeted, interdisciplinary services in our recuperative care centers, emergency shelters, housing services and children's and family programs. IH+H currently has 13+ facilities with 22+ micro-communities scattered across Orange County, Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire.

Job Description 
A Facilities Technician 1 is responsible for the repair and upkeep of IH+H facilities and should possess the knowledge to complete repairs under the guidance of another technician. 
Pay rate for this role is $20.00-$22.00 an hour, depending on experience.
This schedule for this role is Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm.

Responsibilities

- Complete routine repairs of company facilities and properties. 
- Perform repairs on electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems, and interior and exterior building finishes. 
- Maintain a safe working environment by ensuring all tools have their respective guards and safety procedures are being followed. 
- Receive feedback and knowledge from higher technicians to grow Core Competencies. 
- Inspect company facilities for issues that need to be addressed. 
- Occasionally install new flooring in rooms as needed. 
- Complete routine preventative maintenance of company facilities and properties ( replace air and furnace filters, smoke alarms, and water filters). 
- Routinely clean and organize company assets assigned to you ( Vehicles, tools, equipment). 
- Assist in preparing rooms for new client intakes (build furniture and place). 
- Ensuring security of our facilities and properties by using discretion with keys, codes, and combos. 
- Lock up facilities and properties as needed. 
- Participate in team projects. 
- Clear out newly vacated room of previous client belongings and trash to prep for room for repairs. 
- Stage materials for projects, client intake, or cross-departmental needs.
- Prepare and stage items for delivery or transfer to multiple IHH sites.
- Load and unload company vehicles safely and efficiently.
- Collaborate with facilities and staff to stage and transport equipment for maintenance and repairs.
- Provide additional support to other departments during high-demand projects or emergencies.
Expectations 
- Passion and commitment to serving those experiencing homelessness. 
- Effectively using interpersonal and communication skills.
- Must be able to work independently without constant supervision. 
- Must be able to take direction and positively respond to constructive criticism. 
- Fast Learner, able to work in a high paced environment and able to work under pressure. 
- Demonstrate leadership skills and take the initiative in decision making when necessary. 
- Possess organizational skills, thoroughness and attention to detail. 
- Excellent judgement and effective interaction in challenging situations. 
- Working effectively with a diverse and multicultural client body and staff. 
- Be able to meet targets and work under pressure. 
- Communicate with tact and professionalism. 
- Other responsibilities and tasks as assigned by Facilities Supervisor. 
- Fulfill Illumination Foundations Guiding Principles of Integrity, Humility, Sustainable Compassion, Quest for Knowledge and Critical Thinking, Client- Centered Care, Innovation, Advocacy, and Stewardship and Compliance.

Qualifications 
Required: 
- High school Diploma or equivalent. 
- 2 years ' relevant experience. 
- Basic computer skills, including the ability to send and receive emails and summarize data in spreadsheets. 
- Valid CA Driver's License and eligibility for company vehicle insurance. 
- Able to be trained on heavy equipment (forklifts and man lifts) 
Preferred: 
- Bilingual in English and Spanish. 
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
In addition to the requirements above, a facilities technician 1 should have basic proficiency in 3 of the competencies listed below. 
Core Competencies:
- Safe Practices 
- Technological Skills 
- Electrical 
- Plumbing 
- Interior Finishes 
- Exterior Finishes  
- Mechanical Knowledge

Benefits

- Medical Insurance funded up to 91% by Illumination Health + Home (Kaiser and Blue Shield), depending on the plan
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life, AD&D and LTD Insurance funded 100% by Illumination Foundation
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional Development Reimbursement
- 401K with Company Matching
- 10 days vacation PTO/year
- 6 days sick PTO/year
- 10 days holiday PTO/year
- Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSFL) for federally qualified loans