Facilities Technician

Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.

Responsible for building and grounds, maintenance, repairs and upgrades; repair and maintenance of office furniture and equipment; management of custodial care, security and safety. Includes management of vendors that provide building services as well as hands on maintenance and repair.

Building Services Team:

• Work closely with the members of the Building Services Team to develop supporting goals, strategies, and plans in order to achieve the vision, mission, and strategic objectives of the Organization and the International Office
• Attend and actively participate in department meetings and daily huddles
• Work directly with the Manager to identify, address and resolve department issues
• Submit weekly production reports
• Assist other areas within the Building Services Department as necessary

Operations Team:

• Demonstrate commitment to the vision, mission and values of the Organization and the International office
• Attend and participate in weekly department meetings
• Submit weekly activity reports
• Work directly with the Building Manager to identify, address and resolve facilities issues
• Assist other areas within the Building Services team as necessary
• Work with Building Manager to develop, implement and evaluate relevant performance measures

Position Responsibilities:

• Maintain the International Office building and equipment, including but not limited to HVAC systems, utilities, wiring, cabling, water services and plumbing needs; schedule and perform appropriate preventive maintenance; conduct regular inspections, take appropriate corrective action; comply with OSHA requirements; work with custodial services vendor to ensure cleanliness of building
• Renovate office areas and work with outside contractors as needed
• Maintain the International Office grounds, including but not limited to irrigation systems, landscape maintenance, parking lot maintenance and snow removal; maintenance of related equipment
• Maintain building and grounds safety and security systems; maintain Material Safety Data Sheets; initial contact for security and emergencies; sometimes during evenings and weekends.
• Work closely with vendors to obtain best price, delivery, quality, and service; obtain quotes, research and present recommendations to Building Manager for approval; follow up with vendors to resolve operational issues and ensure timely resolution; demonstrate understanding of cost effectiveness and budget constraints
• Provide historic information and develop expenditure forecasts for budget preparation and quarterly narratives; research and prepare recommendations for upgrades or additional equipment and services; prepare cost analysis information and recommendations; maintain five-year renovation plan
• Communicate with internal customers to understand needs, manage expectations, and provide status updates; ensure customer work requests are completed in a timely and courteous manner
• Responsible for all set up and tear down of meeting rooms for all events and meetings including building rentals.
• Set up and remove flags as requested; provide assistance in moving heavy objects, utilizing appropriate tools
• Responsible for corporate recycling program
• Maintain office equipment, chairs, modular office product, drawers, audio-visual equipment, etc.
• All other duties as assigned

Educational Requirements:

• Technical Training Certificate or Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical) a plus
• Coursework in vendor negotiations or equivalent
• Understanding of building code requirements
• Understanding of OSHA requirements

Experiential Requirements:

• Five years experience in building and grounds maintenance and repair, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and planning and completing facility changes
• High degree of diplomacy and tact required
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
• High degree of creativity
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships
• Experience using a job ticketing system

Skills Requirements:

• Microsoft Office Suite Products
• Internet Proficiency
• Ability to stand or walk 80% of the time
• Ability to perform physical labor such as lifting, stooping, or pushing
• Ability to work from heights
• Good organizational skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Good problem solving skills
• Very strong attention to detail required
• Good math skills
• Good reading skills
• Strong mechanical aptitude

Other Requirements:

• Required to be on call
• Some weekend and/or evening work required
• Experience in vendor negotiations a plus
• Kiwanis family or service club experience a plus
• Multilingual a plus