Facilities Maintenance Technician (Maui)

Job description

Job Purpose The role of the Facility Maintenance Technician (FMT) is to maintain a clean, safe, and overall efficient operation of the Kīpuka Maui grounds and Lili’uokalani Trust (LT) spaces located in Wailuku and Pukalani, while promoting a child-centered environment for Kamalei, families, staff, and guests. The FMT often works with external contractors, and thus plays a vital role in communicating with others and demonstrating our organizational values. The position is also responsible for directing and coordinating grounds maintenance functions of the kīpuka, including scheduling repairs and services for facilities and grounds, as well as coordinating maintenance and service needs for agency vehicles. Essential Responsibilities • Maintains the cleanliness and safety of the kīpuka facilities and LT spaces, grounds, equipment, and agency vehicles by following standards and procedures while ensuring compliance with the agency’s policies, and governmental requirements and regulations. • Maintenance and upkeep of kīpuka grounds and LT spaces, facilities, and equipment (including planting/maintaining vegetation, herbicide application, mowing, leaf blowing, etc.) • Set-up and break down for outdoor kīpuka and community-approved events. • Works with the Office Administrator in coordinating the facilities and LT spaces day-to-day security such as ensuring the facilities are secured at the end of the day and providing after hour opening/closing for facility usage. • Assist with security; report any suspicious and/or illegal activity on kīpuka property. • Accurately processes payments for janitorial, building, and grounds expenditures. • Coordinates the physical movement of internal and intra-agency relocation of goods and furniture. • Participate as needed in special projects as assigned by the Office Administrator. • Supports the security systems administration: troubleshooting issues, contacting vendors for maintenance/repairs, program new staff into security alarm system, provides on-call support to respond to security alarms 24 hrs. Other Duties • Contributes to the Trust’s success by accepting new assignments, helping team members, learning new skills, and striving to improve team and organization results. • Contributes to providing a safe environment for teammates and beneficiaries which includes, communicating to Manger any concerns regarding facilities and vehicles. • Provides transportation for organization related business, such as driving staff, beneficiaries and/or families to assigned destinations. • Participates in continuing education and training opportunities for professional development • Holiday, evening and weekend hours required as needed • Ability to travel as needed for Trust business. Qualifications • High school diploma or equivalent. • At least six years of related experience. • Skill in using standard and industrial equipment. • Knowledge of basic gardening, landscape, carpentry, plumbing, electrical and mechanical procedures necessary. • Formal training in the safe use of hand tools power equipment, cleaning compounds and herbicides preferred. • Knowledge of OSHA requirements, occupational hazards, and safety precautions of the trades required. • Ability to work under minimal supervision and under pressure in demanding times. • Excellent written and interpersonal skills, including the ability to tailor communications to different audiences and actively listen. • High level of accuracy when handling paperwork and data entry. • Capability to meet deadlines and manage schedules effectively. • Must have a strong personal fit with our non-hierarchical, no ego, strong moral compass, intellectually honest, meritocratic culture. • Ability to guide and support team members • Flexibility to handle changing priorities and situations • Providing excellent support to internal and external individuals • Ability to navigate disagreements and resolve issues professionally • Valid driver license, clean traffic abstract, and access to a privately owned automobile with valid no-fault insurance. • TB clearance. • First Aid and CPR/AED Certification preferred. • Must posses and maintain a valid driver's license • Must provide and maintain a clear driver's abstract acceptable to LT and its insurance carrier. • Must meet LT requiremens for operating organization vehicles in accordance with organizational policy and insurance requirements. Job Competencies • Collaboration: Ability to interact effectively with all youth, community partners, and multi-disciplinary teams. • Ethical Practice: Models the highest level of ethics, integrity, LT values and social responsibility. • Communication: Clearly conveys and receives information and ideas to individuals or groups that engages the listener and invites response and feedback. Demonstrates good written, oral, and listening skills. • Cultural Competence: Respects and relates well to people from varied backgrounds and is sensitive to group differences. • Relationship Management: Experience working with staff at all levels in a collaborative environment; commitment and ability to promote and sustain positive workplace values and relationships. • Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work well under pressure, remain calm and controlled when faced with difficult situations. Strives for immediate address. • Leadership: Takes initiative to ensure cohesion within the team. • Relationship Building and Emotional Intelligence: Relatable, self-aware and empathetic with strong emotional intelligence. • Culture Competence: Ready to support the Trust as it applies a diversity, equity and inclusion lens to all aspects of work. Organization Competencies • Alignment with Queen’s legacy: Understanding and appreciation of Queen Liliuokalani’s story, her legacy and the Hawaiian Culture is foundational to staff’s commitment to working with our Hawaiian children, families and communities. Demonstrates respect for and appreciation of Hawaiian values history, and culture, understanding its implication in one’s work, in fostering meaningful relationships, and in embracing the community served. • Ho`omau i ka `imi Na`auao (Continuous Learning and Improvement): Committed to creating and reinforcing an environment of continuous learning and improvement. • Ho`ike i na Mana`o Pono (Effective Communication): Communicates with those we serve and each other in a consistent manner that results in mutual understanding, harmony, and action. • No'ono'o loi (Critical Thinking and Problem Solving): Actively and skillfully understands, conceptualizes, applies, analyzes, synthesizes, and/or evaluates information, develops, and supports fact-based analyses and recommendations • Ho'o kumu a'e or `Imi hakuhia (Innovation): Identifies and integrates creative ideas into new or existing services and promotes effective problem-solving. • Pilina Ho`ohana a me ka Hana Hilina`i (Building Relationships and Creating Trust): Manages relationships to create optimal opportunities and move the organization forward. • Alu Like I ka Hana (Teamwork): Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others throughout the organization in alignment with the organization's objectives. • Ho`onui I ka `Ike (Capacity Building): Encourages personal growth by exhibiting trust and a belief in the capacity of others. Mental and Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve non-routine and complex maintenance problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks; and work under intensive deadlines with frequent interruptions. Employees are also required to perform repetitive physical work, including climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and manipulating up to 100 pounds; may be exposed to wastes, potential electrical currents, and adverse climates and terrain. Terms and Conditions of Employment As a condition of employment, employee will be subject to LT’s policies and procedures. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description is subject to change at any time. About Kīpuka Kīpuka are grounded in Hawaiian culture and values through a healing centered approach, with heightened focus elevating the strengths and innate values of all kamaliʻi. Kīpuka provide Hawaiian youth with opportunities to connect to caring adults, peers and mentors, receive supportive services, and discover pathways to passion, purpose, and prosperity. Kīpuka are a hub for culture, creativity, healing, technology, and play, and will serve as a resource for kamaliʻi and their ʻohana. These safe spaces are located throughout the pae ʻaina where youth are inspired to pursue their dreams, including exploring pathways in the arts, sports, technology, and entrepreneurship while receiving wraparound support to help them reach their goals and become thriving kamaliʻi. Job Title: Facilities Maintenance Technician Reports to: Manager, Kīpuka Services FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Aligned Executive: President and Chief Executive Officer Kīpuka: Maui Department: Programs Liliʻuokalani Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to recruit, train, and retain innovative talent from a diverse candidate pool. All employment decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, ancestry, genetic information, citizenship, marital/civil union status, arrest and court record, domestic or sexual violence victim status, credit history, disability or veteran/military status or other applicable legally protected characteristics.