Maintenance Technician

Are you compassionate about animals? Do you want to work for an organization with a great cause?

Humane Society of Broward County is looking for detail-oriented Maintenance Technician with a strong work ethic to help fulfill our mission of “Advocating for and improving lives of animals by providing adoptions, community services, and education.

This position requires weekend availability.

Job Summary: Maintains the building and assists in preparing the shelter’s daily and special activities.

Job Type: This is a full-time, onsite position.

Compensation: $17/hr

Responsibilities:

Operates and maintains the crematorium.

Transports waste material to the dumpster.

Repairs and maintains building as needed.

May repair and maintain company equipment to keep in proper operating condition.

Transports equipment upon request.

Sets up for special events as well as takes down, moves and erects benches, tables, seats and chairs or equipment as needed.

Keeps premises in clean and orderly condition, including but not limited to sweeping, mopping, scrubbing floors, washing windows, walls and painting.

Performs miscellaneous pick-up and delivery of items or errands as required using the company vehicle.

Reports any malfunctions of equipment or safety and security concerns to the Shelter Services Manager and/or management team.

Exercises care and safety in use of equipment and tools required to complete assigned tasks and knowledge of safety rules and regulations prescribed by the company.

May perform semi-skilled carpentry, masonry, painting, plumbing and landscaping tasks and general maintenance of company buildings, equipment and property; may work as a helper to a skilled trades worker.

Maintains a professional and cordial working attitude.

Required Qualifications:

Some experience in ground maintenance, landscape maintenance, handy-man work, construction and repair work or other appropriate field as it relates to the position.

Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, abilities and skills will be considered.

Possess a valid FL driver’s license with a good driving record.

Preferred Qualifications:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

Benefits for FT employees:

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (100% employer sponsored plans available)

15k Life Insurance Policy (100% employer sponsored)

Paid Time Off (PTO): sick days, personal days, vacation time and floating holidays.

Holiday Pay

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

HSBC Employee Perks (free or discounted shelter services and programs)

Employee Discount Program

Free Legal Benefits

401K Retirement Plan with employer match (after 1 year of employment)

Voluntary supplementary benefits