FT Facilities Technician

Facilities Maintenance & Repair Technician Put your repair skills to work helping restore hope and change lives. Open Door Mission is seeking a dependable, hands-on technician to maintain and repair the buildings, equipment, and property that support our programs. This is a building maintenance and repair position-not a cleaning role. Why work with us? Relaxed, practical work environment: Enjoy a down-to-earth atmosphere with clear expectations for professionalism, reliability, and follow-through. Meaningful work: Help keep our facilities safe and welcoming for the people we serve. Variety: Apply your skills to different repairs, projects, and maintenance needs across our properties. Independence and teamwork: Take ownership of assigned work while collaborating with your director, coworkers, volunteers, and program participants. What to expect This position supports an active nonprofit with residential, shelter, and office facilities. You will work in occupied buildings around employees, guests, volunteers, and program participants. Success requires good judgment, respectful communication, flexibility, and consideration for daily program operations. Our atmosphere is informal, but accountability matters. We need someone who arrives reliably, follows direction and established procedures, communicates progress and delays, and completes assignments without repeated reminders. Rotating weekend morning shifts are required. Occasional evening work and shared after-hours emergency or on-call responsibilities may also be required. Responsibilities Reporting to the Director of Facilities, you will: Complete assigned work orders from start to finish, communicating progress, obstacles, and completion. Perform preventive maintenance and repairs to buildings, furniture, fixtures, appliances, and equipment. Handle general carpentry, remodeling, painting, plumbing, electrical, and lock repairs within your training and authorization. Inspect buildings, grounds, and equipment; identify safety concerns and report needed repairs. Follow department procedures for work assignments, equipment use, safety, and maintenance. Keep work areas safe and orderly and help maintain well-kept grounds. Coordinate work respectfully around program activities and the needs of building occupants. Assist with emergencies such as heating failures, water leaks, and weather-related concerns. Operate Mission vehicles safely as assigned. Required qualifications A committed Christian who supports Open Door Mission's mission of restoring hope and changing lives. Practical building maintenance and repair skills, including safe use of hand and power tools. A current, valid New York State driver's license and a driving history acceptable under our insurance standards. Ability and willingness to operate Mission fleet vehicles, which may include a box truck, refrigerated van, pickup truck, and 8- and 12-passenger vans. Computer literacy: Ability to use email, review and update electronic work orders, and complete required online training and documentation. Availability for rotating weekend morning shifts , with flexibility for occasional evenings and emergency coverage. Dependable attendance, punctuality, and consistent follow-through. Willingness to accept supervision and feedback, follow established priorities, and comply with safety and organizational requirements. Ability to work independently, recognize when guidance is needed, and communicate concerns promptly. Professional, courteous interactions with coworkers, donors, volunteers, guests, program participants, and vendors. Ability to adapt to changing priorities and remain calm during unexpected situations. Ability to perform the essential physical duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, and use safe lifting and material-handling practices. You'll thrive here if you... Enjoy hands-on repair work, take pride in finishing what you start, and appreciate a relaxed workplace where people count on one another. You understand that reliable maintenance supports the larger mission-and that communication, documentation, and following procedures are part of doing the job well.