Maintenance Technician

Description

Full-time/Non-Exempt | 40 hrs./week | Starting at $ $29.34/hr | Flex schedule aligned with store operations; nights and weekends required 

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician works under the direction of the Facilities Manager to support the day-to-day maintenance, repair, preventive upkeep, and safe operation of all Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) facilities, grounds, equipment, and systems throughout Dane County. This role is responsible for keeping facilities safe, compliant, clean, and fully operational while supporting a professional, service-oriented environment for staff, donors, customers, volunteers, and clients in alignment with SVdP’s mission.

 What You’ll Do 

• Perform routine, corrective, and emergency maintenance and repairs across SVdP facilities, including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, flooring, roofing, and mechanical systems.
• Inspect buildings, grounds, and equipment; diagnose issues; and perform preventive maintenance to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Manage maintenance requests and work orders using maintenance tracking software, ensuring timely completion and accurate documentation.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA standards, building and fire codes, and organizational safety policies while keeping work areas clean and safe.
• Maintain inventory of tools, parts, and supplies; assist with purchasing, expense tracking, and budget management.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal departments to support facility repairs, maintenance projects, and equipment installations.
• Communicate maintenance concerns to management, assist with staff training, and participate in an on-call rotation for after-hours and weekend emergencies.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and service-oriented work environment while adhering to SVdP's Safeguarding Policy and organizational procedures.

Requirements

What You Can Bring

•  Strong knowledge of general facility maintenance, building systems, equipment, and electrical, mechanical, and basic plumbing principles.
• Familiarity with OSHA standards and safety regulations; OSHA 10 Certification or willingness to complete required training.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office/365 and CMMS or maintenance tracking systems.
• Strong diagnostic, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and work independently.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with staff, management, contractors, and customers.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to meet organizational insurability requirements and travel between SVdP locations.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check and comply with ongoing safety-sensitive drug testing requirements.
• Willingness and ability to participate in an on-call rotation, including evenings and weekends as required.

What You’ll Love!

• Being part of a diverse community within our organization and Dane County
• Full-time benefits, including health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long/short-term disability and a generous paid time off program

 The mental and physical requirements 

• Ability to effectively communicate a wide variety of information to employees, customers, and clients; good listening, verbal, and written communication skills are required.
• Ability to work professionally, patiently, and courteously with a culturally and socially diverse population.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods, including two or more hours at a time.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to bend, twist, reach, crouch, stoop, squat, and work overhead.
• Comfortable working at heights up to 30 feet.
• Ability to follow instructions, work autonomously, and consistently perform assigned duties.
• Ability to work assigned shifts consistently and reliably.
• Ability to work in environments that may include dust, debris, allergens, and partially climate-controlled spaces.
• Ability to frequently stand, walk, talk, hear, and use hands to handle or touch tools, equipment, products, or controls.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Daily assignments will rotate based on staffing and operational needs. An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

The District Council of Madison, Inc., Society of St. Vincent de Paul does not and shall not discriminate in our employment, services and volunteerism on the basis of age, race, color, disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, military service, or use or nonuse of lawful products off the employer’s premises during nonworking hours, or any characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal law. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, and vendors. Although the District Council of Madison, Inc., Society of St. Vincent de Paul does not generally consider religion in either hiring or the services it provides, because we are a Catholic charity, requiring liaison with the Catholic Church and its members, certain positions involving such liaisons are reserved for members of the Catholic Church. The District Council of Madison, Inc., Society of St. Vincent de Paul reserves the right to consider whether the conduct reflected in a criminal conviction demonstrates an incompatibility with the responsibilities of the specific job for which an applicant is applying.

EQUITY

St. Vincent de Paul has a vision for a deeply inclusive environment for our membership, staff, and volunteers. To foster a culture of belonging while providing equitable service delivery above and beyond Equal Opportunity requirements, SVdP candidates must be committed to cultural competency growth and work within diverse teams. SVdP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.