Sr. Maintenance Technician
- Posted
- 2 days ago
- Employment type
- Full-Time
- Location
- Pasadena, CA
- Closing date
About this organization
At AbilityFirst, we are dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities achieve their personal best. Our mission is to look beyond disabilities, focus on capabilities, and expand possibilities. We believe in looking beyond disabilities, focusing on capabilities, and expanding possibilities. Our dedicated team works tirelessly to provide programs that assist people with disabilities in achieving their personal best throughout their lives.
About this job
The Sr. Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing a wide range of routine and skilled maintenance and repair work to ensure buildings, equipment, grounds, and facilities are safe, functional, and well maintained. This role also provides leadership, training, and guidance to less experienced maintenance staff. As the organization scales, the role will increasingly focus on coordinating, overseeing, and managing facilities work performed by third-party vendors, and serving as a primary liaison between internal stakeholders and external service providers to ensure timely, compliant, and high-quality completion of facilities work.
Roles & responsibilities
Perform hands-on maintenance and repair work as needed, including urgent issues, interim coverage, or work not assigned to external vendors, including but not limited to:
Plumbing repairs
Carpentry and structural repairs
Window, door, lock, and flooring installation and repair
Minor electrical repairs
Painting and surface finishing
Appliance and kitchen equipment repair
Furniture and equipment moving
Conduct regular inspections of buildings, equipment, and grounds to identify maintenance needs and prioritize repairs.
Troubleshoot mechanical and facility-related issues and determine appropriate repair methods.
Maintain cleanliness and upkeep of common areas.
Maintain landscaping and grounds, including irrigation systems and pest control.
Maintain tools and equipment in safe working condition and request supplies as needed.
Pick up and deliver items as required.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required.
Several years of experience in facilities, equipment, and/or grounds maintenance preferred.
Strong skills in painting, carpentry, plumbing, custodial work, and landscaping.
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and institutional maintenance experience.
Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, email).
Ability to operate and maintain hand and power tools.
Knowledge of irrigation systems, gardening, and appropriate plants for the local climate.
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Experience coordinating or overseeing work performed by external vendors or contractors preferred.
Ability to manage multiple workstreams, schedules, and priorities across sites.
Strong organizational, documentation, and follow-up skills to ensure vendor accountability.
This role is expected to evolve over time toward increased responsibility for planning, coordinating, and managing facilities work through third-party vendors.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical labor with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to work in varying temperatures and outdoor conditions.
Valid California Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
Salary
$32.00 - $40.00/hr