Facilities Technician II

At the San Diego Rescue Mission, we are driven by a profound belief in compassion, service, and the transformative power of Jesus' love. Our mission goes beyond charity; it is a calling to love our neighbors and provide hope and healing to those experiencing homelessness. We are committed to creating a holistic approach to recovery and rehabilitation, ensuring that our programs serve as safe havens for men, women, and children in need.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Facilities Maintenance II professional to install, maintain and repair machinery, equipment, physical structures, plumbing and electrical systems. This individual will be committed to keeping facilities clean, orderly and in good condition. The ideal candidate performs preventive maintenance tasks on a regular basis; represent our Mission, Vision, and Values, and continue to grow professionally and spiritually.

Key Responsibilities

The Facilities Technician is a member of the San Diego Rescue Mission Facilities team and is responsible for:

• Installing, maintaining and repairing machinery, equipment, physical structures, and plumbing and electrical systems.
• Performs preventive maintenance tasks on a regular basis.
• Performs skilled preventive maintenance and repairs on plumbing, mechanical, electrical, lighting, structural maintenance; and may perform minor maintenance and repair to heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) equipment, and boilers at assigned locations.
• Implementing and maintaining routine general preventative maintenance plans.
• Determines scope of work for routine general maintenance and repairs.
• Operates assigned equipment; reports need for major repair to supervisor.
• Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment.
• Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discusses machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem or repair machine.
• Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts.
• Layout, assembles, installs and maintains pipe systems and related equipment, and repairs and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators and related equipment.
• Repairs and maintains physical structure of establishment. 
• Installs programs or repairs automated machinery and equipment.
• Sets up and operates various machine tools.
• Fabricates and repairs counters, benches, partitions and other structures.
• Maintains building, performing minor and routine painting, plumbing, electrical wiring and other related maintenance activities.
• Cautions residents regarding misuse of property.
• Notifies management concerning the need for major repairs or additions to lighting, heating, and ventilating equipment.
• Cleans debris in alleys and gated parking area.
• Paints facilities and residential units as needed.
• Preserves a supportive work environment by treating people with dignity, respect, compassion and integrity at all times, and works to resolve grievances.
• Maintains professionalism and promotes a positive Mission image.
• Performs the job safely, without endangering the health or safety of him/herself or others.
• Respects and conforms to Mission's Anti Fraternization and Anti-Harassment policies as well as all other guidelines regarding behavior and conduct.
• Follows both standard operational, and program procedures and reports needed changes. 
• Attends all mandatory meetings and trainings (unless previously excused by manager).
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive Mission information, such as client, employee and or donor data.

• Minimum: Highschool diploma
• Preferred: Certificate in Plumbing and/or Electrical

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years working in Construction/Building or related field. Non-profit experience preferred.
• Experience working with individuals facing homelessness, trauma, or addiction.
• Lived experience of the homeless population counts towards experience and education.

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to function effectively in a dynamic, faith-based environment.
• Strong communication and administrative skills.
• Capable of maintaining emotional resilience in challenging client situations.
• General facility maintenance operations and repairs.
• Commercial use of facilities, heating, ventilation, and air condition systems; mechanical, boiler maintenance and operations, compressors, plumbing, electrical systems, and pumps.
• Basic sheetrock, plumbing, electrical repair work, and painting.
• Safety regulations, standards, guidelines, and practices regarding assigned equipment and duties.
• Experience with current office practices, procedures, and equipment including personal computers and related software.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Incumbent is expected to wear a Mission uniform daily, must be on-call or participate in an on-call rotation.
• Must be able to work irregular hours, including evenings or weekends as needed.
• The incumbent spends some time off-site at various Mission locations. 
• The incumbent may report to a non-confined location in which he or she is free to move about at will. All locations include annoyances such as clutter, noise, odors, drafts, etc.
• The incumbent works in department that is regularly assigned Job Training students who may have a mental or physical disability or illness.
• This role may spend a majority of time standing, walking, carrying, climbing, bending, crawling, grasping, jumping, kneeling, lifting, picking, pulling, pushing, reaching, sitting, squatting, twisting, typing. This role may require sitting, standing for extended periods of time, drive vehicles, trucks, forklifts, and other equipment (current license required). Incumbent will be required to work around equipment and machinery, walk on uneven ground, work at heights on ladders or lifts, be exposed to excessive noise, exposure to dust, gas, fumes, or chemicals; and requires use of special visual or auditory protective equipment. Work with bio-hazards such as bloodborne pathogens, sewage, waste etc.
• This role may require lifting a minimum of 30lbs.
• Environment includes residential program sites and client-facing spaces.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The San Diego Rescue Mission (SDRM) Is both an equal opportunity employer and a Christian Ministry. We conduct hiring without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, sex (which included breastfeeding, or a medical condition related to breastfeeding), marital status, parental status, military status, veteran's status, pregnancy, medication condition, genetic characteristics, genetic information, disability or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

However, as a registered non- profit religious organization, SDRM does reserve the right to discriminate in hiring persons whose lifestyle is contradictory to Biblical principles.

Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 942 U.S.C 2000e (a)), SDRM has the right to, and does hire only candidates who agree with SDRM's Statement of Faith and conduct themselves in accordance with our religious beliefs.

Background Check Disclaimer

SDRM conducts background checks in compliance with applicable federal and state laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act, and the California Consumer Credit Reporting Agencies Act. If you accept a position with SDRM, as part of your conditional offer of employment, you will be asked to submit to a virtual background check AND a California Livescan Fingerprint.

You will be provided the following notifications as an example:

1. You will be provided with appropriate written notice of the company's intention to obtain information by way of a background check and will give applicants and employees the opportunity to obtain a free copy of any report obtained.

2. Applicants and employees will be asked to authorize a background check before such check is performed.

Drug Screen Disclaimer

SDRM is a Nonprofit Religious Organization and as such, we require all employees to submit to our drug screen as a condition of employment once they have accepted a position with SDRM. Because of our religious affiliation, we do not allow employees to use or consume recreational or medicinal marijuana, along with all other federally recognized substances. You will be notified prior to any employment decisions if your drug screen is returned with negative findings. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration.

E-Verify Statement

San Diego Rescue Mission participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration, and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Please note that we do not use this information to pre-screen job applicants.

Salary : $25