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Facilities Technician 1

Illumination Health + Home · illuminationhealthhome.org
CerritosEntry level
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The job in short

Facilities technical maintenance.

Details

Found
21 d ago · posted 2026-10-05
Location
Cerritos, CA
Pay (as listed)
$20–$22 an hour

Full description

“Every person deserves compassion, dignity, and the safety of a place to call home.” Homelessness is the largest social and public health crisis in California. Illumination Health + Home is a growing non-profit organization dedicated towards disrupting the cycle of homelessness by providing targeted, interdisciplinary services in our recuperative care centers, emergency shelters, housing services and children's and family programs. IH+H currently has 13+ facilities with 22+ micro-communities scattered across Orange County, Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire. Job Description A Facilities Technician 1 is responsible for the repair and upkeep of IH+H facilities and should possess the knowledge to complete repairs under the guidance of another technician. Pay rate for this role is $20.00-$22.00 an hour, depending on experience. This schedule for this role is Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm. Responsibilities • Complete routine repairs of company facilities and properties. • Perform repairs on electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems, and interior and exterior building finishes. • Maintain a safe working environment by ensuring all tools have their respective guards and safety procedures are being followed. • Receive feedback and knowledge from higher technicians to grow Core Competencies. • Inspect company facilities for issues that need to be addressed. • Occasionally install new flooring in rooms as needed. • Complete routine preventative maintenance of company facilities and properties ( replace air and furnace filters, smoke alarms, and water filters). • Routinely clean and organize company assets assigned to you ( Vehicles, tools, equipment). • Assist in preparing rooms for new client intakes (build furniture and place). • Ensuring security of our facilities and properties by using discretion with keys, codes, and combos. • Lock up facilities and properties as needed. • Participate in team projects. • Clear out newly vacated room of previous client belongings and trash to prep for room for repairs. • Stage materials for projects, client intake, or cross-departmental needs. • Prepare and stage items for delivery or transfer to multiple IHH sites. • Load and unload company vehicles safely and efficiently. • Collaborate with facilities and staff to stage and transport equipment for maintenance and repairs. • Provide additional support to other departments during high-demand projects or emergencies. Expectations • Passion and commitment to serving those experiencing homelessness. • Effectively using interpersonal and communication skills. • Must be able to work independently without constant supervision. • Must be able to take direction and positively respond to constructive criticism. • Fast Learner, able to work in a high paced environment and able to work under pressure. • Demonstrate leadership skills and take the initiative in decision making when necessary. • Possess organizational skills, thoroughness and attention to detail. • Excellent judgement and effective interaction in challenging situations. • Working effectively with a diverse and multicultural client body and staff. • Be able to meet targets and work under pressure. • Communicate with tact and professionalism. • Other responsibilities and tasks as assigned by Facilities Supervisor. • Fulfill Illumination Foundations Guiding Principles of Integrity, Humility, Sustainable Compassion, Quest for Knowledge and Critical Thinking, Client- Centered Care, Innovation, Advocacy, and Stewardship and Compliance. Qualifications Required: • High school Diploma or equivalent. • 2 years ' relevant experience. • Basic computer skills, including the ability to send and receive emails and summarize data in spreadsheets. • Valid CA Driver's License and eligibility for company vehicle insurance. • Able to be trained on heavy equipment (forklifts and man lifts) Preferred: • Bilingual in English and Spanish. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office. In addition to the requirements above, a facilities technician 1 should have basic proficiency in 3 of the competencies listed below. Core Competencies: • Safe Practices • Technological Skills • Electrical • Plumbing • Interior Finishes • Exterior Finishes • Mechanical Knowledge Benefits • Medical Insurance funded up to 91% by Illumination Health + Home (Kaiser and Blue Shield), depending on the plan • Dental and Vision Insurance • Life, AD&D and LTD Insurance funded 100% by Illumination Foundation • Employee Assistance Program • Professional Development Reimbursement • 401K with Company Matching • 10 days vacation PTO/year • 6 days sick PTO/year • 10 days holiday PTO/year • Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSFL) for federally qualified loans

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