Maintenance Technician

Job description

Position Title: Maintenance Technician P/T
Organization: Galveston Island Humane Society
Classification: Non-Exempt Part Time
Reports To: Executive Director

Summary:

Responsible for day-to-day facility maintenance and upkeep. Maintain all areas of the shelter including both animal and non-animal environments.

Essential Duties and Functions:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Commitment to the mission, values, goals, and success of the Galveston Island Humane Society.
• Detail-oriented; ability to recognize urgency, prioritize, and act quickly during crisis management.
• Exercises good judgment when dealing with confidential information regarding the public, personnel, organizational, or animal issues.
• Excellent oral and verbal communication skills with experience developing training programs.
• Conduct regular inspections of buildings, grounds, and equipment to identify maintenance needs and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Implement preventative maintenance measures to avoid equipment failures and prolong the lifespan of facilities.
• Respond promptly to emergency maintenance requests to minimize downtime and ensure safety.
• Maintain records of Facility vehicle activities, vehicles repairs, and inspections to track work completed and schedule future tasks.
• Proficiency in using hand and power tools, as well as the ability to read blueprints and repair manuals.
• Previous experience in maintenance or a related field, along with a strong understanding of various maintenance tasks.
• Requires physical labor, including lifting, climbing, and working in various environments.
• A high-quality candidate will have basic plumbing, electrical, mechanical and customer service knowledge. This candidate will be skilled in a wide range of areas, but they will also be able to recognize when a repair is outside of their skill set and make a recommendation to their supervisor.

Qualifications (Required):

• High school diploma or equivalent, required.
• Experience in general maintenance
• Available to work weekends, evening and holiday shifts as needed, required.
• Bilingual, (English/Spanish), a plus.

Performance

• Must be a team player who leads by example.
• Works with court assigned Community Service workers by assigning tasks.

Client Service

• Provide positive client, volunteer, and coworker relations through professional, courteous, and educational interactions.
• Professionally represent the GIHS mission and goals at all times.
• Practice and encourage the humane treatment of all animals
• Provide quality customer service to clients, volunteers, fosters, and staff while actively promoting our mission, services, programs, and events.
• Represent the GIHS daily through general public interactions.
• Work cooperatively with all volunteers, recognizing the talent and commitment they bring to the Society.

Safety

• Ensure a safe work environment, following all safety guidelines and modeling safe work practices.
• Take immediate action to address any safety concerns that could put a staff member, volunteer, client, animal, or the organization at risk.
• Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
• Work is performed in a kennel/shelter setting and outdoors.
• Frequent bending, reaching, kneeling, climbing stairs, walking and, standing on feet 8-10 hours per day while performing job functions.
• Exposure to disinfectant solutions when cleaning.
• Exposure to various weather conditions when working outdoors.
• Subject to animal bites and scratches while handling animals of questionable temperament.
• Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds with reasonable accommodations.
• Consistently exposed to animals and animal allergens under conditions with limited alterations available.
• Tetanus inoculation is required or must be waived.

Reporting Relationships and Contacts:

• Report directly to Executive Director. May also report to Assistant Director in their absence.

Job Types: Part-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Galveston, TX 77554 (Required)

Ability to Relocate: N/A

• Galveston, TX 77554: Relocate before starting work (Required)
• Work Location: In person

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 per week

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22