Facilities Maintenance Technician Lead, Facilities

Position Title: Facilities Maintenance Lead

Organization: Jewish Family Service of San Diego

Department: Facilities

Position Type: Full-Time (37.5+ hours/week), Non-Exempt

Work Setting: Fully Onsite

Reports To: Director of Operations

Total Compensation:  

In addition to standard pay, compensation for this position includes:

• Comprehensive, low-cost healthcare coverage for employees


• Generous employer 401(k) contributions


• Employer-covered life insurance

Time Away from Work:

Being able to take time away from work is critical in bringing your best self to work. Time off benefits for this position include:

• Paid vacation time and sick leave


• 15 paid holidays, including Federal and Jewish holidays (as long as the holiday lands on a normal scheduled work day), and floating holidays


• 2 Wellness Days to be taken any time during the year to support employees’ mental wellness

Position Overview:

JFS is looking for a compassionate, mission-driven individual to join the Facilities team as the Facilities Maintenance Lead. In this role, you have the opportunity to use your organizational and trouble shooting skills and facility maintenance experience to make a meaningful difference in your community and help change lives across San Diego. The Facility Maintenance Lead plays an integral role on the team and supports the entire agency by being responsible for the smooth operation and maintenance of all JFS-related facilities. This role includes managing vendor relationships, overseeing preventive and corrective maintenance, and handling special projects. This position reports directly to the Director of Operations and works closely with the Facilities Coordinator, the Senior Facilities Project Manager, and the rest of the Business Services team.

Responsibilities:

• Vendor and Contract Management: Oversee vendor relationships and manage contracts to ensure high standards of quality and compliance


• Day-to-Day Operations: Manage daily preventive and corrective maintenance for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems across JFS worksites, Safe Parking Program lots, Atlas properties, and the affordable housing complex. Provide additional support for maintenance at the Reception Center as needed


• Respond to and prioritize facility requests from staff in a timely manner (Ex: moving furniture, managing deliveries and vendors, etc.)


• Building Systems Management: Supervise and support procedures for building systems, including fire alarms, HVAC, and building alarms, ensuring effective monitoring


• Physical Security Implementation: Work with the Director of Safety and Security to implement and maintain physical security measures


• Special Projects: Assist with overseeing and completing special projects, including capital projects


• Safety and Compliance: Support CalOSHA compliance practices and maintain certification in CalOSHA safety training


• Event Support: Handle facility-related needs for both onsite and offsite events as required


• Report all known safety hazards, equipment issues and customer concerns to supervisor


• Respond quickly to emergency situations. Including afterhours and on weekends as needed


• Perform other similar duties or projects as assigned and requested

Skills/Experience/Abilities That Are a Must-Have:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)


• Minimum of 3 years of verifiable building maintenance experience


• Intermediate level understanding and experience in the following basic trades: electrical, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, painting, carpet care, appliance repair


• Valid California driver’s license


• Basic computer skills; able to navigate and utilize Microsoft Word and Outlook 360


• Team player with a great attitude, excellent customer service skills, effective communication skills, and efficient decision-making skills


• Ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot issues


• Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to stand, walk, lift, twist, and bend on a frequent basis, with or without reasonable accommodation


• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation


• Ability to operate vehicles, tools, and equipment necessary to complete assignments

Important Notice:

Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Please, no phone calls. Please, principals only. Please, local candidates only (relocation is not provided).

About Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Jewish Family Service of San Diego is a client-centered, impact-driven organization working to build a stronger, more resilient community.  For over 100 years, Jewish Family Service has been a trusted resource for the entire community, offering an array of services that are always life-changing, and often life-saving.  At Jewish Family Service, we believe our employees are the backbone of our Agency.  We strive to ensure that each employee is treated with dignity and respect.  Our goal is your success.  Come work at JFS and be our partner in Moving Forward Together.  To learn more about JFS, please visit jfssd.org. 

*Jewish Family Service is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.