Facilities Technician

About Morgan Autism Center

Morgan Autism Center provides a safe, nurturing, and joyful environment where individuals impacted by autism or other developmental disabilities are accepted and celebrated for who they are. Founded in 1969, the focus is on creating respectful and positive interactions to maximize the potential of each student and client. Morgan Autism Center offers school and adult day programs and is an important resource for families and professional service providers throughout the Bay Area. Our flexible, comprehensive, and highly individualized approach has evolved into a model successfully adopted and implemented in located school districts. 

For more information, please visit www.morgancenter.org

Position Overview

The Facilities Technician is responsible for helping maintain the integrity of the Morgan Autism Center campus. They assist in day-to-day campus operations, maintenance, vehicle maintenance, and student and client arrival/dismissal. The Facilities Technician is responsible for opening the campus up in the morning and closing it up in the afternoon. 

Reporting Relationships

This position reports directly to the Facilities and Operations Manager

Key Responsibilities

Daily and Recurring Operations

• Unlock the campus in the morning and lock/close up campus at the end of day
• Supporting student and client arrival/dismissal (traffic duty)
• Ensure waste receptacles are put out and brought back in throughout the week
• Assist in maintaining the Morgan Autism Center vehicle fleet
• Manage work orders (either by completing them or calling in an outside vendor if needed)
• Responsible for set-up and take-down for daily program activities and campus events; including after-school, weekend and special events (as needed)

Repairs and Maintenance 

• Ensure a well-maintained facility by proactively reviewing spaces for general repair and maintenance needs (wear and tear - ex. carpet cleaning, lighting repairs, painting) working with the Facilities and Operations Manager, team members and vendors to address issues 
• Help with furniture assembly, installation of appliances, equipment set-up, heavy lifting, and other projects
• Assist in maintaining day-to-day operations of facilities, such as  maintenance orders for repairs, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, irrigation, landscaping, gutters, etc.
• Provide classroom support/check-ins to meet any needs and maintenance of individual classrooms 

Site Clean-up and Organization 

• Monitor the safety and cleanliness of interior and exterior areas, such as offices, conference rooms, parking lots and outdoor spaces 
• Ensure the campus waste receptacles are put out and brought back in
• Identify the proper waste removal facility and remove waste such as paint, electronics, recyclables, organic waste, etc. 
• Supplement grounds and garden maintenance (in collaboration with our existing landscaping maintenance crew) 
• Manage storage solutions in order to properly maintain, service, clean and store equipment and necessary items
• Maintain the tools and equipment necessary to support the maintenance requirements of the organization

Other Job Duties as Required

• Be on-call for emergencies, some weekends and holidays
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Employment Requirements:

• Candidates must be at least 18 years of age 
• Fluency in speaking and writing English
• Maintain clearance on TB test and Department of Justice Fingerprint/Background check 
• Must be comfortable working in a school/program environment that serves individuals with autism or other developmental disabilities
• DMV clearance and proof of auto insurance
• Must be able to drive
• Previous relevant working experience 
• High school diploma or equivalent 
• Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems preferred
• Experience with hand and electrical tools 
• Good communication and interpersonal skills 
• Manual dexterity and physical stamina 
• Basic working knowledge of computer systems (e.g., Microsoft Word/Excel, Google Docs/Sheets, etc.) 

Physical Demands

While performing the essential functions and responsibilities of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms and speak and hear effectively. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

Salary and Position Classification

• $34.00 per hour
• Non-Exempt Position
• Full-Time

Benefits

• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision (Employee portion paid 100% by Morgan Autism Center)
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability.
• Retirement 403a & 403b
• Holiday Bonus

Schedule

• Monday thru Friday (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM)

• 238 workdays (View Work Calendar HERE)

• Some after-hours work may be required

Location

In-person 

DEI Statement

It is Morgan Autism Center’s intent to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, genetic characteristics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, or other protected class status as defined by applicable law. This policy covers all employment matters, including but not limited to recruitment, selection, placement, promotions, transfers, demotions, terminations, training and compensation.   

DEI Statement

It is Morgan Autism Center’s intent to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, genetic characteristics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, or other protected class status as defined by applicable law. This policy covers all employment matters, including but not limited to recruitment, selection, placement, promotions, transfers, demotions, terminations, training and compensation.