Maintenance Technician

Summary

The Maintenance Technician is a hands-on role responsible for performing and coordinating a wide range of tasks related to the maintenance and upkeep of the agency's buildings, equipment, and grounds. This position ensures that all CFS owned properties and leased spaces (in coordination with the Facilities Manager) remain fully functional, safe, and in compliance with all applicable health and safety standards. This position will be housed at our Church Street site in New Bedford, MA, but candidates will be required to work at all locations.

Child and Family Services recognizes the power in Diversity and believes that Equity is a Human Right.

Child & Family Services carefully considers a wide range of factors when determining compensation including, but not limited to, prior experience, education, certification(s), license(s), skills and expertise, location, internal equity and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Our goal is to support, reward and compensate the entire individual. Depending on role eligibility, your offer may include a bonus or other incentives. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated

SCHEDULE: MONDAY - FRIDAY / 9AM-5PM On-Call Nights and Weekends

Job Responsibilities & Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Perform general building maintenance and repairs at all CFS owned and leased properties, including but not limited to: 
  • Electrical: Replace lights, bulbs, switches, and outlets
  • Plumbing: Unclog drains and toilets, repair toilets, and replace faucets
  • Carpentry/Repairs: Fix gutters, trim, doors, furniture, and patch wall holes
  • Painting: Interior and exterior walls, trims, and touch-ups
  • Landscaping: Weed removal, mulching, planting, and seasonal cleanups. Ice and snow removal from sidewalks and walkways
  • Assembly: Assemble furniture and equipment as needed
• Respond promptly to requests submitted through the online maintenance ticketing system and document work performed
• Conduct regular inspections of facilities to identify and resolve safety and maintenance issues
• Complete seasonal HVAC filter changes and routine preventive maintenance tasks. 
• Monitor and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal building codes and safety regulations
• Track, coordinate and carry out maintenance of agency vehicles, including routine service appointments, inspections, and registration renewals
• Be available on-call nights, weekends, and holidays
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in facilities maintenance or a related field. Bilingual fluency in Portuguese and/or Spanish is highly desirable. Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with a safety-first mindset. Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve basic issues in electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems. Comfortable climbing ladders and working at various heights. Capable of lifting and carrying heavy objects. Familiarity with building codes and safety regulations is preferred. Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks independently. Strong organizational and time management skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer systems for internal communication and documentation.

Cultural Competency Qualifications: 

• Awareness of personal attitudes, beliefs, biases, and assumptions about others 
• Knowledge of the various dimensions of diversity, including gender, race, and ethnicity 
• Acknowledging that people from other cultural groups may not share the same beliefs and practices or perceive experiences in the same way 
• Cultural knowledge of key populations that will be served to address disparities in service delivery
• Demonstrates positive attitudes towards cultural differences by showing respect and openness towards people whose social and cultural background is different from one's own 
• Demonstrates skills for communication and interaction across cultures, including the ability to recognize and manage personal behaviors, moods, and impulses to create an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming climate within the agency 

Additional Information 

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. Responsibilities may evolve or change over time with or without notice. 

Travel Required

Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation that meets CFS Driver Policy. Regular travel between CFS facilities is required to fulfill job duties.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits:

• Benefit eligible at 20 hours per week
• Medical – Harvard Pilgrim/HealthPlans Inc.
• Dental – Delta Dental of MA
• Vision - EyeMed
• Wellworks for You (Employee Wellness)
• 2 weeks’ vacation accrued over 1st year, 3 weeks after 3 years, 4 weeks after 5 years and 5 weeks after 20 years
• 12 Sick Days, 10 Paid Holidays, and 2 Personal Days per year
• Tuition reimbursement – Up to $1,500 per calendar year
• Professional Licensure reimbursement (LICSW, LMHC)
• Flexible spending accounts – save on medical expenses and dependent care!
• 401K – CFS matches first 1% at 100%; 2%-6% of annual earnings are matched at 50%
• 100% Employer paid Life Insurance
• 100% Employer paid Long Term Disability and AD&D
• 24-hour travel assistance, mileage reimbursement, discounted Healthtrax gym membership, and employee appreciation events!

Child and Family Services, Inc. values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages applicants from the BIPOC, LGBTQ , AAPI, Hispanic, Latinx and Veteran communities to apply for employment. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, gender, sex,( including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy) disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary : $24 - $28