Sr. Maintenance Technician

JOB TITLE: Sr. Maintenance Technician REPORTS TO: Director of Facilities SCHEDULE: Monday–Friday (7:00am–3:30pm) LOCATION: Various Locations (Fair Oaks – Pasadena, CA and other sites as assigned) STATUS: Full-Time, 40hrs/wk, Non-Exempt

About the Role: The Sr. Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing a wide range of routine and skilled maintenance and repair work to ensure buildings, equipment, grounds, and facilities are safe, functional, and well maintained. This role also provides leadership, training, and guidance to less experienced maintenance staff. As the organization scales, the role will increasingly focus on coordinating, overseeing, and managing facilities work performed by third-party vendors, and serving as a primary liaison between internal stakeholders and external service providers.

What You'll Do: Facilities Operations and Technical Execution:

• Perform hands-on maintenance and repair work including plumbing repairs, carpentry and structural repairs, window/door/lock/flooring installation and repair, minor electrical repairs, painting and surface finishing, appliance and kitchen equipment repair, furniture and equipment moving
• Conduct regular inspections of buildings, equipment, and grounds to identify maintenance needs and prioritize repairs
• Troubleshoot mechanical and facility-related issues and determine appropriate repair methods
• Maintain cleanliness and upkeep of common areas
• Maintain landscaping and grounds, including irrigation systems and pest control
• Maintain tools and equipment in safe working condition
• Pick up and deliver items as required

Facilities Coordination, Oversight, and Planning:

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee facilities work performed by external vendors and contractors
• Serve as primary point of contact for vendors during facilities projects
• Monitor vendor performance to ensure adherence to scope, schedule, safety requirements, and quality standards
• Recommend when repairs should be completed in-house or contracted out
• Develop and define scopes of work for outsourced facilities and maintenance projects
• Coordinate scheduling of vendor work to minimize disruption to programs and operations
• Provide leadership, training, and guidance to maintenance staff
• Maintain routine maintenance records and basic documentation

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Several years of experience in facilities, equipment, and/or grounds maintenance preferred
• Strong skills in painting, carpentry, plumbing, custodial work, and landscaping
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and institutional maintenance experience
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, email)
• Ability to operate and maintain hand and power tools
• Knowledge of irrigation systems, gardening, and appropriate plants for local climate
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Experience coordinating or overseeing work performed by external vendors or contractors preferred
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams, schedules, and priorities across sites
• Strong organizational, documentation, and follow-up skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical labor with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to work in varying temperatures and outdoor conditions
• Valid California Driver's License with acceptable driving record

Work Environment and Physical Requirements: The work environment may include indoor and outdoor settings. Exposure to noise, temperature extremes, dust, fumes, wet conditions, vibrations, and hazardous materials. Physical activities include standing, walking, lifting, bending, kneeling, squatting, reaching, crawling, and climbing. Regular use of hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.

Benefits & Perks: Competitive benefit package through Kaiser, Dental and Vision Insurance, Generous Paid Time Off and 12 Paid Holidays, Employee Discount Program, and reimbursement for Mileage and Cellphone (where applicable).