Maintenance

Position Title: Maintenance

Status: Full Time

Supervised by: Site Manager

Primary Purpose:

The Maintenance Worker ensures the safety, functionality, and upkeep of all buildings and grounds at Waimanalo Emergency Shelter. This hands-on position responds to repair requests, performs scheduled and preventive maintenance, and maintains facility systems to provide a safe, clean, and well-maintained environment for families and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspect facilities to identify, diagnose, and resolve maintenance issues
• Plan and execute repair work efficiently and effectively
• Respond to repair requests within 24 hours, completing all work within 5 business days
• Perform preventive maintenance to ensure equipment, units, buildings, and property operate at full capacity
• Repair machines, equipment, and structures as necessary
• Fix or replace faulty electrical switches, outlets, and circuit breakers
• Inspect electrical components for safety and functionality
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical diagrams
• Clean drains and remove obstructions
• Repair or replace broken plumbing fixtures
• Repair water, gas, and other piping systems
• Maintain septic systems and coordinate septic cleaning services
• Inspect framework, structures, and fixtures
• Construct and install frameworks, walls, floors, and other structural elements
• Perform general cleaning and upkeep of buildings and properties
• Mow lawns and trim hedges
• Maintain grounds including planting, fertilizing, and weeding
• Apply pesticides as needed and in accordance with safety regulations
• Operate and maintain garden and landscaping equipment
• Order necessary supplies for maintenance and repairs
• Submit all receipts for purchases associated with repairs
• Coordinate and schedule scope of work with outside vendors for repairs requiring licensed professionals
• Maintain comprehensive maintenance log and receipt records
• Instruct and direct team members as needed
• Collaborate with Site Manager and other staff to prioritize maintenance needs
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• One to two years of custodian/maintenance experience
• Degree or certificate from a technical college or program (not required, but preferred)
• Valid Hawaiʻi driver's license
• Ability to pass criminal background checks and drug screening

Physical Requirements:

• Bending, reaching, lifting, or moving items up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in various weather conditions and environments
• Extended periods of standing, walking, and physical labor
• Potential exposure to blood, bodily fluids, chemicals, and toxic fumes

Essential Skills & Knowledge

• Experience and knowledge using hand and power tools
• Ability to use common tools including hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches
• Experience with precision measuring instruments and electronic testing devices
• Ability to disassemble machines, equipment, and devices to remove and replace defective parts
• Skill in reading blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs
• Experience performing routine maintenance across multiple systems
• Knowledge of cleaning products and tools for different surfaces and areas
• Understanding of electrical, plumbing, and structural systems
• Familiarity with landscaping equipment and techniques
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Detail-oriented approach to work
• Excellent problem-solving and diagnostic skills
• Ability to interact professionally with participants, staff, and service providers
• Customer service mindset when addressing maintenance concerns

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person