Facilities Technician 4

WHO WE ARE

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Every day at Broward House someone finds healing; someone’s mind is renewed; hope and health restored. All because of our team of incredibly skilled and passionate Care Guides (potentially YOU!)

What does it mean to be a Care Guide? All Staff in each position at Broward House is considered a Care Guide it is the goal of everything we do from Finance to Social Worker

It means you are driven by improving community and ready to serve our neighbors in need. You care about important issues like mental health, HIV prevention and care, affordable housing, and improving the overall health of your community.

You see challenges as opportunities and enjoy learning new things. You are self-motivated with an ability to shift priorities based on the need of the clients, and Agency.

You believe that change is possible and ready to do the necessary work to make it happen.

At Broward House, we are doers. Words are good, but action is better. Our work is serving others, providing care to people living with HIV and uplifting our most vulnerable communities.

We are a united group, guided by our Core Values We are Authentic, Consistent, Adaptable, and Resolute in our mission. Dignity is our foundation and client care is at the center of everything we do.

We believe everyone has value and deserves to be seen, heard, and empowered!

If this describes you YOU may belong here! We are your people.

YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO OUR SUCCESS!

Broward House, Inc. is a not-for-profit community-based organization serving Broward County with a focus on HIV care and Prevention, housing, and behavioral health.

Broward believes in the dignity and value of every person who walks through the door. Our team lifts each other and those we serve with consistency, authenticity, adaptability, and a resolute commitment to equity in health care.

This position, under the supervision of the Facilities Coordinator, performs electrical, plumbing, carpentry, A / C, door hardware and general maintenance duties in all Broward House owned properties.

In addition to other duties, this position will :

• Conduct daily / weekly tour of the premises and reports or attends to maintenance needs.
• Responsible for the completion of all maintenance service requests as assigned.
• Complete make-ready process of vacant apartments as directed by Facilities Coordinator, including carpentry, painting, basic plumbing, drywall and basic electrical tasks.
• Ceramic tile and laminate flooring installation
• Service air conditioning as required, preventative and repair maintenance.
• Complete grounds work as directed by Facilities Coordinator which may include picking up trash, power washing walkways, sweeping curbs and dumpster areas and maintaining landscaping beds and other common areas.
• Responsible for alerting Facilities Coordinator of any unusual occurrence and / or damage that has taken place or that may occur.
• Maintain a professional courteous manner with all residents, vendors, contractors, and fellow employees.
• Maintain orderliness, safety and cleanliness of properties
• Assure safety standards are used which comply with all company, local, city, state, and Federal guidelines.
• Perform Fire Safety equipment checks and assist with fire drills.
• Perform duties as assigned during hurricanes, or other emergencies.
• Prompt completion and submission of all paperwork involved with maintenance functions
• Special projects and other responsibilities as may be determined.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills / Requirements

• Proficiency in the use of standard power and hand tools
• Basic math skills for measurement and computation
• Ability to read and comprehend assembly directions
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Vocational training and / or certification preferred
• Minimum one year of on the job work experience
• Basic reading and writing skills
• Ability to communicate with a diverse population

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This position can be very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing throughout the day.

Physical effort may be required to push, move and lift objects over 80 lbs. Daily activities may include ascending or descending ladders and stairs, using feet and legs or hands and arms, raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling), bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist, requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles, seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position requires ability to drive and a balance between tasks and people skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed indoors as well as outdoors. While performing the duties of this job employee may have exposure to extreme weather conditions including heat, wet and / or humid conditions.

May also experience loud noise, and be regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles, toxic chemicals and materials.

Important Notes

Must pass all drug and background screening, including a level 2 federal background and motor vehicle screening

Hours : Full-time 40 / hrs. including rotating holidays.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Broward House offers a comprehensive benefits program which includes the following : Health, dental, and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Account, short term and long term disability, 401k, and life insurance

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

AHF Commitment

We at Broward House / AHF believe that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status or disability.

The right of equal employment opportunity extends to recruiting, hiring selection, transfer, promotion, training and all other conditions of employment.

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