Facilities Engineer

Description

City Care exists to do the work few others are willing to do. 

We believe in the intrinsic value of every person. It is with love and compassion we advocate for the overlooked in our community. We provide food for the hungry, relief for the hurting, and hold space for complete restoration of lives that have gotten off course. And with enough endurance, we witness, firsthand, remarkable stories of transformation.

Still reading? Great! Now more about the position.

City Care is looking for a dreamer, a builder, and a sustainer to help care for The Harbor. Reporting to the Facilities Lead, the Facilities Engineer is responsible for maintaining safe, functional, and welcoming spaces for our guests, team members, and visitors. This role performs general repairs and preventative maintenance across the facility, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, appliances, painting, drywall, and grounds maintenance. Through thoughtful care of our buildings and systems, the Facilities Engineer helps ensure The Harbor remains a place where people can find safety, dignity, and belonging.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs throughout The Harbor, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting, drywall, fixtures, appliances, and other building systems.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on facility equipment and systems to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests, prioritize repairs based on urgency, and complete assigned work orders in a timely manner.
• Troubleshoot and resolve common facility maintenance issues, identifying when specialized contractors or additional support are needed.
• Maintain the building's interior and exterior, including common areas, restrooms, showers, offices, grounds, and other facility spaces.
• Regularly assess facility conditions to identify maintenance needs, potential safety hazards, and opportunities for preventative repairs.
• Assist with coordinating and overseeing outside vendors and contractors performing repairs or maintenance at the facility.
• Maintain accurate records of completed work, preventative maintenance activities, and outstanding repair needs using City Care's maintenance management system.
• Properly use, maintain, and store tools, equipment, and maintenance supplies, ensuring safe and responsible use of resources.
• Follow established maintenance procedures, safety protocols, and applicable building and workplace safety requirements.
• Communicate maintenance concerns, repair timelines, and facility needs clearly with supervisors and other team members.
• Participate in rotating on-call coverage to respond to urgent maintenance needs outside regular business hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Interact with guests, team members, and visitors with professionalism, kindness, and respect.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment.

Skills & Experience:

• Two or more years of experience in facility maintenance, building operations, commercial maintenance, or a related field preferred.
• Working knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and general building repair practices.
• Experience performing preventative maintenance and troubleshooting common building systems and equipment.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, ladders, and other maintenance equipment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to identify practical solutions to maintenance challenges.
• Good organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple work orders and competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and respond effectively to urgent maintenance needs.
• Basic proficiency with email, text messaging, and electronic work order or maintenance management systems.
• Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds and life experiences.
• Ability to respond with patience, sensitivity, and professionalism in an active shelter environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform maintenance duties in indoor and outdoor environments, including exposure to varying weather conditions.

Additional Scheduling Requirements:

This position requires participation in a rotating on-call schedule to address urgent facility maintenance needs, including evenings and weekends.

 Benefits Package:

• Benefits for full-time employees begin on the first day of the month following date of hire.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision and company sponsored 401K plan 

City Care lists the exact pay rate for each position as part of our commitment to transparency and equity. The rate listed on this job posting is the highest rate we are able to offer for this role and is not negotiable. Our salary bands are benchmarked to the 75th percentile for comparable roles in the nonprofit sector using data from the Oklahoma Nonprofit Compensation Report and are reviewed every two years using updated sector compensation data to ensure City Care remains competitive while maintaining equitable pay practices across our team. Please apply only if the listed pay rate works for you.