Facilities Technician

388 Harvey Street, Taunton MA

Description

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Executive Director and/or Facilities Director, assist in the maintenance and repair of the summer camps buildings, grounds, equipment and other facilities consistent with the mission and established policies and procedures of the camp. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Performs tasks common to the care of grounds and landscapes by seeding, watering, mulching, fertilizing, and applying chemicals to outside plantings, lawns and turf. • Performs regular and directed grounds and landscape maintenance by mowing lawns with riding or push mowers; trimming and edging around trees, shrubs, ground cover, flowers, sidewalks and buildings; weeding, thinning and cleaning flower beds and other grounds by hand or utilizing proper tools and equipment; and setting up, adjusting, repairing, and cleaning irrigation systems. • Performs campus-wide general maintenance and repairs by installing, removing, repairing and maintaining landscape lighting, signs, cables, chains, barricades, gates, bicycle racks, feeders, posts, fences, and rock walls; and repairing streets, parking lots, athletic fields, tennis courts turf, as applicable. • Removes trash and debris from public areas by regularly inspecting grounds, drains, manhole covers, etc. Disposes of trash and debris in designated central collection points on a daily basis. • Prepares outdoor locations for use by visitors, vendors, and the public as needed by campus operations and, if applicable, painting and marking athletic fields, moving bleachers and seating, and erecting portable goals or other athletic equipment. • Safely operates light vehicles such as pick-up trucks, tractors, street sweepers or riding mowers and portable power tools and equipment such as saws, grass trimmers, snow/leaf blowers, sprayers, paint machines and other equipment. Obeys all applicable traffic laws, follows operator instructions, and wears appropriate safety items such as goggles, gloves, or other appropriate protective clothing. • Ensures that grounds maintenance equipment and building maintenance equipment are operational by performing routine and preventative maintenance and cleaning of tools, equipment and machines within reasonable capabilities. • Replaces and disposes of light bulbs in interior building settings using ladders, lifts, or other tools. • Performs painting work in the preparation, patching, finishing, and maintaining of building structures, walls, woodwork, furniture, and equipment. • Performs custodial services following established procedures and guidelines in buildings, offices, restrooms, etc. including their furnishings, using manual tools and powered machines. • Must be able to use equipment and tools, drive safely around property, observe what needs to be done, communicate with staff, and possess physical strength to lift, dig, load/unload and repair equipment. Week-end and off hour work is required. QUALIFICATIONS: • High School diploma or GED preferred. • Ability to read and interpret instructions related to equipment repair and maintenance • Ability to make independent decisions based on good business practices, demonstrate good organizational skills, and show reliability. • Ability to work independently or with a team, relate and work well with others. • Ability to accept guidance, direction and supervision and exhibit skills as a self-starter. • Proficiency in the safe and proper use of power equipment and tools, heavy and light machinery, and building materials. Familiarity with and knowledge of relevant maintenance equipment a plus. DRIVERS LICENSE & CLEAN BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED