Maintenance Technician - HUMANE SOCIETY OF BROWARD COUNTY

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: Varies based on experience. Starting at $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