Maintenance Technician

Since 1977, Sojourner Center has been a safe haven from domestic violence for women and their children in Arizona. Since our founding, we have transformed lives by providing shelter and support services to more than 60,000 adults and children affected by domestic violence. We provide a broad spectrum of services to victims of domestic violence, while working with professionals in the field on education, research and advocacy with the goal of ending domestic violence.

Job Summary: The Maintenance Technician is responsible for excellence in overall maintenance and upkeep, primarily at Fillmore Commons and in supporting other Sojourner Center campuses as needed. The position entails Facilities department repairs, preventive maintenance, and support in facilities-related projects. Performs building maintenance tasks and repairs on all Sojourner Center campuses under minimal supervision.

Schedule: Monday-Friday (May be required to work evenings and/or weekends as scheduled.)

Rate of Pay: $20.00-$22.00/hr.

• Ensure a safe, secure and functional environment for participants, staff, volunteers and guests by maintaining all buildings and grounds.
• Inspects facility and equipment for hazards to determine functional systems, detect malfunctions, needed repair, and seeks remedies.
• Performs minor electrical maintenance to include, but not be limited to fixtures (e.g. wall switches and outlets, incandescent and fluorescent bulbs and tubes, ballast, sockets, fuses, appliances, cords, etc.) using appropriate hand, power, and specialty tools.
• Performs minor plumbing maintenance (e.g. replacement or repair of leaks in drains and faucets, unclogging of drains, trenching and laying new lines, replacing drain hoses on washers and similar devices).
• Performs painting, carpentry, and masonry work (e.g. preparing surfaces and using brush, sprayer, or roller to apply paints, stains, and varnishes, hanging doors, fitting locks and handles, etc.) using appropriate hand, power, and specialty tools.
• Reconfigures, installs, positions, and remounts modular offices and space (e.g. furniture, wall panels, work surfaces, storage bins, lighting, file cabinets, etc.) to accommodate user needs and maximize office space using various hand, power, and specialty tools, dollies, and hand trucks.
• Prepares the surfaces and paints various structures and equipment (e.g. walls, refrigerators, evaporative coolers, floors, roofs, doors, restroom facilities, etc.) to preserve wood and metal parts from corrosion and maintain a safe, comfortable working environment using various painting equipment and related tools (e.g. sprayers, rollers, brushes, thinners, etc.).
• Paints and maintains playground, and performs preventative maintenance tasks in a timely and thorough manner on all campuses; helps with event set-up and pick-up.
• Reports daily activities in writing and verbally as requested; uses computerized work order system as required for work assignments.
• As required: attends meetings and communicates with contractors and vendors.
• Maintains effective communication with direct supervisor as well as with the other departments.
• Safety is our number one priority. Makes sure all doors are locked, water faucets are shut off, and common areas have no spills or hazards present, including, but not limited to, broken chairs/windows.
• Working with supervisor, orders parts, picks up materials from vendors to perform work as assigned, driving agency or own vehicle, including large vehicle/truck.