Facilities Technician

• Oversee maintenance and upkeep of SafeHouse Denver’s residential and administrative facilities, including repairs, routine maintenance, cleaning oversight, and light plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and project management tasks.
• Manage and coordinate repair and improvement projects from start to finish, including obtaining quotes, scheduling vendors, negotiating discounted or pro-bono services, supervising onsite work, and ensuring timely completion.
• Conduct regular facility walkthroughs to identify needs, prioritize repairs with staff, and maintain equipment and appliances in compliance with health and safety standards.
• Oversee outdoor services (landscaping, snow removal), preventive maintenance schedules, inspections (fire alarm, suppression systems, elevator, etc.), maintenance deliveries, and installations.
• As part of the Facilities & Operations time, serve as the primary point of contact for vendors as needed, maintain professional relationships, communicate expectations for onsite work, and ensure facility safety and confidentiality.
• Occasionally work with volunteers on small scale facilities projects, in coordination with the Program Resource Coordinator and other staff.
• Maintain facility supply inventory and manage all related documentation (contracts, warranties, quotes, records) in SharePoint.
• Communicate project timelines and updates to staff and residents; prepare reports for leadership; attend required staff meetings.
• On occasion, on-call maintenance service will be necessary (e.g., emergency repair – heating, water intrusion, other health/safety-related facility issues, etc.).
• Other duties as assigned by the CEO and Director of Operations and HR. 

• 4+ years experience in facility maintenance and repairs as well as project management. Experience in historic and older buildings is desired.
• Solid understanding of building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical) and general carpentry.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and have confidence in resolving facility-related issues. 
• Valid Colorado driver’s license, insurance and good driving record. 
• Must have consistent access to a reliable vehicle to be able to travel to and from various work sites and stores to purchase supplies. 
• Able to lift items inside and outside of the facility (boxes, tools, hardware, equipment, etc.)
• Takes initiative to resolve things in a timely manner. 
• Knowledge of the cycle of domestic violence and the barriers experienced by survivors of domestic violence. 
• Ability to cultivate effective relationships. 
• Must have patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations. 
• Protects confidentiality, demonstrates appropriate boundaries and maintains a safe and healthy, trauma-informed environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. 
• Must pass background check and fingerprint check. Any results that show crimes against others will be automatically disqualified.  

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