Maintenance Technician (F/T)

Position Summary: The Maintenance Technician will report directly to the Director of Operations and coordinate and/or perform tasks related to ongoing indoor and outdoor property upkeep, preventative maintenance efforts, prioritization and completion of work orders and addressing safety concerns across Lazarus House Ministries (LHM).

Position Description:

• Identifies and performs LHM-wide preventative maintenance and general repairs necessary to provide a safe and functional environment.
• Personally respond to requests or facilitate the work of contracted service providers for on-call emergency maintenance as well as work orders for routine as well as preventative maintenance of all equipment systems and fixtures in buildings and on the grounds of LHM properties.
• Repair or replace in-unit and common area fixtures, lighting, filters, fans, paint, etc. as needed to maintain property functionality and appearance.
• Resolve minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry and HVAC issues and/or facilitate services from licensed contractors to resolve larger and/or more complex issues in any of these areas.
• Perform and assist staff and/or volunteers with ongoing property upkeep efforts, including groundskeeping, trash removal, snow removal (by shovel and/or machine) and moving projects.
• Furniture assembly and/or repair.
• Document and track work orders and contractor service request updates, closures and pending items.
• Identify, correct or create a plan to correct hazardous property conditions and report to Director of Operations.
• Participate in vendor/subcontractor selection by researching pricing, obtaining quotes and viewing comparable completed projects and/or checking references.
• Collaborate with Operations Assistant to ensure up-to-date knowledge of permits required to successfully operate all LHM property and programs and ensure any and all permits are acquired and renewed within proper time limits.
• Assist Director of Operations in resolution of contractor work quality and/or billing issues as appropriate.
• Act as a valued member of the safety committee to recommend, implement, track safety incidents and maintain safety initiatives and emergency protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lawrence, MA 01841: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to work M-F 8am-4pm and on-call hours as needed?
• Are you able to lift and move up to 75lbs?
• Have you much experience have you had in building maintenance and repair?

Work Location: In person