Facilities Technician

Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: Preble Street

• PORTLAND, ME, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Preble Street’s Facilities Team contributes to our agency mission by helping to create welcoming, safe spaces for clients and staff and by keeping program and agency spaces clean, orderly, and in good repair. Preble Street is currently seeking a full-time Facilities Technician to work as a member of the Facilities team. The Facilities Technician works alongside the Facilities and Custodial staff and management in this active, hands-on position, performing minor repairs, painting, building maintenance, basic plumbing and wiring, and snow removal; participating in response to emergent needs and custodial tasks, as needed; and ensuring that all Preble Street buildings and systems are in good working order. The schedule for this full-time (40 hours/week) 1st shift position is Monday – Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm with weekend and evening hours occasionally required.

Qualifications

Candidates with any combination of education and experience in maintenance, facilities management, or property management that provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to be successful in the position will be considered. Specific qualifications include: Alignment with Preble Street’s mission, positive regard for individuals accessing services for homelessness and poverty, and a commitment to offering low-barrier services.

Reliable skill set in general carpentry, basic plumbing, and painting with demonstrated mechanical ability. Working knowledge of relevant safety principles and standards. Ability to work independently, and to work cooperatively with a team. Capability to handle multiple priorities and carry out directions while unsupervised.

Ability to drive a small cargo truck with a valid driver’s license and an acceptable motor vehicle record.

Compensation

and Benefits This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position, with a pay rate of $24.64/hour. Generous paid time off, insurance, and retirement plan benefits include: 4 weeks (160 hours, accrued) vacation time, 12 days (96 hours, accrued) sick time, 32 hours personal time, 12 Paid Holidays Health insurance w/ 100% employer-paid option; Dental insurance w/ 100% employer-paid option; Vision insurance; Employer-paid Life, STD, and LTD insurance 403(b) retirement plan w/ employer match To Apply: We encourage applicants to apply via Preble Street’s website employment page.

Applications (resume and cover letter, preferred) may also be emailed to employment@preblestreet.org or mailed via USPS mail to Preble Street Human Resources, 55 Portland Street, Portland, ME 04101. Please note that automatically generated confirmations of receipt will be sent in response to applications sent via email.

Only those candidates selected for interviews will be otherwise contacted. If you need assistance or accommodation in the application process, please contact us at hr@preblestreet.org. Preble Street, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency, has been working since 1975 to provide best practice social services that meet urgent needs and end hunger and homelessness for individuals and families in Maine living in poverty.

Preble Street is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and consider applications for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Preble Street recognizes that Black and Indigenous people, people of color, people from working class backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTQ2IA+ people and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t believe they meet every qualification described in a job posting. Our hiring process recognizes the value of various lived experiences and backgrounds when assessing candidates.

Individuals from all cultures and communities are encouraged to apply.