Facilities Technician

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Description

Nexus Family Healing, a residential facility located in Austin, MN, is now hiring for a full-time Facilities Technician.

In this role, you will assist in maintaining the appearance, structure and safety of the academy's buildings, vehicles, and grounds, as well as perform general facility maintenance tasks.

SCHEDULE/PAY/LOCATION:

• Full-time, Monday - Friday
• Pay range - $21 - $23/hr
• Location: 1111 28th St NE, Austin, MN 55912

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recognize and value cultural differences in all aspects of work and service delivery.
• Maintain physical structures and grounds.
• Inspect building structure for safety problems.
• Mow lawns, cut shrubbery, rake leaves, shovel snow, and perform landscaping duties.
• Complete work orders and related reports.
• Maintain facility vehicles.
• Perform basic automotive maintenance on vehicles, such as replace wiper blades, tire repair/replacement and ensure that proper fluid levels are maintained on all vehicles.
• Ensure vehicles are checked for performance and maintenance needs.
• Maintain a log of when vehicles are due for preventative maintenance checks and ensure routine services schedules are followed; record all maintenance repairs completed on each vehicle.
• Monitor vehicles storage and coordinate vehicle cleaning.
• Maintain furniture and equipment.
• Move furniture and furnishing.
• Perform furniture repair and refinishing when appropriate.
• Maintain on-site storage areas.
• Assist in construction and/or repair projects.
• Under supervision, assist in projects that may involve painting, carpet, or linoleum installation.
• Assist in repairing heating system, broken faucets/sinks, heating and water chiller, and AC systems as assigned.
• Identify problems in the emergency power and generator systems and in the fire alarm systems through routine inspection.
• Troubleshoot equipment to assess problem and recommend plan of action.
• Remain current on all fire, safety and maintenance codes for the facility; adhere to department procedures and policies; remain current on all required training and certifications.

Nexus' Comprehensive Benefits Include:

• Four weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year of employment
• Multiple options for health insurance coverage
• No-cost life insurance
• Short/long-term disability insurance
• 401k match
• NEW - Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family
• NEW - Hinge Health Benefit for the whole family
• NEW - Carrot Fertility Benefit
• Tuition assistance and training opportunities
• Advancement pathways and internal promotion
• And much more!

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED.
• 2 years related work experience in building maintenance, construction or an additional trade.
• Must possess proven skills in at least 2 of the following areas: plumbing, woodworking, general electrical, vehicle maintenance or landscaping.
• Must have the ability to meet Life Safety codes.
• Valid driver's license. Must meet state regulating agency and Home Office driving requirements.
• Must have the ability to build strong relationships with diverse individuals or communities and understand their unique needs and challenges.
• Must be open to meeting the cultural needs of individuals or communities, considering factors such as language, traditions, and values.

NICE TO HAVE:

• 3+ years' experience with building maintenance, construction or additional trade.
• Boiler licensed.

At Nexus Family Healing, we embrace diversity, promote equity, and foster inclusion. As a national mental health organization, we serve a diverse group of youth and families, and we strive for our workforce to support and represent that diversity.

Our ICARE Values:

Are the foundation for our actions in the workplace. They define how we behave with each other, our clients, our partners, and our communities. Every interaction we have with each other will be met with understanding, kindness, and helpful action.

• Innovation: Leading the way and implementing creative, cutting-edge ideas and approaches
• Compassion: Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy care, and concern
• Agility: Exhibiting flexibility and adapting quickly
• Responsiveness: Being quick, positive, and accurate
• Excellence: Demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standards

At Nexus Family Healing, we not only support diversity - we celebrate it and rely on it for the betterment of our employees, our services, and our impact on the community. We strive to provide the best quality care for our youth and the best work environment for our employees through an inclusive team culture. Nexus Family Healing is proud to be an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

Salary Description

$21 - $23/hour