Facilities Assistant

Maintenance Technician

Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Facilities & Maintenance

UBCSS is seeking a dependable and skilled Maintenance Technician to join our Facilities team. This position is responsible for maintaining the agency’s buildings, grounds, and vehicles while helping ensure our facilities remain safe, comfortable, clean, and fully operational for employees and the individuals we serve.

The Maintenance Technician works under the direction of the Building and Facilities Manager and performs a variety of general maintenance, repair, groundskeeping, and facility support duties.

Why Join UBCSS?

• Meaningful work supporting a mission-driven nonprofit organization
• Variety of hands-on maintenance responsibilities
• Opportunity to work across agency facilities and properties
• Supportive team environment
• Competitive benefits package for eligible employees

What You’ll Do

• Building & Facility Maintenance
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance throughout agency facilities.
• Complete basic repairs involving electrical, plumbing, carpentry, drywall, and painting.
• Identify maintenance issues and report larger or specialized repairs to the Building and Facilities Manager.
• Help maintain a safe, comfortable, and functional environment.
• Follow agency safety procedures and applicable safety guidelines.

Grounds & Property Maintenance

• Perform grass cutting and general landscaping.
• Assist with seasonal grounds maintenance.
• Perform snow and ice removal when needed.
• Maintain the appearance and condition of agency properties.
• Move furniture, equipment, and other items as needed.

Vehicle & Equipment Support

• Assist with basic automotive and vehicle maintenance activities.
• Help ensure agency vehicles and equipment remain in safe working condition.
• Report vehicle maintenance or safety concerns promptly.

Emergency & Essential Personnel Responsibilities

This position is considered essential personnel. The Maintenance Technician may be required to work when the agency is closed or outside of the regular work schedule when necessary to address facility, weather-related, vehicle, or other urgent maintenance needs.

What We’re Looking For

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

• 1–3 years of general maintenance experience preferred.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Basic knowledge and hands-on ability in:
• Electrical repairs
• Plumbing
• Carpentry
• Drywall repair
• Painting
• Groundskeeping and landscaping
• Snow removal
• Basic automotive maintenance
• Ability to safely use common hand and power tools.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and complete tasks efficiently.
• Dependable, safety-conscious, and willing to respond to changing maintenance needs.
• Ability to safely lift, move, and transport furniture, equipment, and other materials.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on, dependable maintenance professional who takes pride in keeping buildings, grounds, and vehicles in excellent condition. You should be comfortable handling a variety of maintenance tasks, identifying problems, and knowing when an issue requires specialized assistance.

If you enjoy working with your hands, solving problems, and helping maintain a safe and comfortable environment, we encourage you to apply.

Join UBCSS and help keep our facilities running safely and effectively every day.