Maintenance Technician

Come work as a Maintenance Technician for Animal Humane Society, where caring for animals isn’t just a job – it’s our passion. We are on a mission to compassionately and responsibly create a more humane world for animals and their people. Join a fun and collaborative team of Maintenance Technicians that support the preventative care of our buildings and even some unique animal-related items across all four sites in Golden Valley, Coon Rapids, Woodbury, and St. Paul!

Pay: $25/hour

Benefits:

· Health, dental, vision insurance and more! 

· 15+ days of paid time off for a full year 

· 9 paid holidays + 4 floating holidays per full calendar year  

Job Purpose: As a Maintenance Technician, you are a supportive and communicative team member who completes preventative maintenance, janitorial work and basic building repairs. You ensure consistent and quality service delivery.

Schedule: Full-time; 40 hours/week

• Monday-Friday

Location: This position will be at our 4 Twin Cities locations: Golden Valley, Coon Rapids, St. Paul, and Woodbury. Must have a valid driver's license. Must be willing to travel between sites.

Interview Process: 1 30-minute virtual video interview followed by a 30 minute in-person interview

What you will be doing as a Maintenance Technician:

Repair and Maintenance — Complete maintenance and cleaning tasks indoors and outdoors, basic troubleshooting, repairs, preventative maintenance, and pest control.

Presentation — Maintain acceptable levels of cleanliness in public areas and work with other departments to ensure common areas are kept organized, clean, and accessible.

Decision Making — Plan and complete work based on the ticketing system and priorities set by the team.

Customer Service — Provide consistent and timely communication regarding work orders, projects, and concerns.

Communication — Listen, pay attention, and be a responsible steward of information. 

Support — Support organizational wide presentations standards and projects at all locations.

Culture — Foster an open and inclusive work environment by modeling AHS’s behaviors and values, consistent with the vision and mission of the organization. Champion a culture of safety and promote meaningful volunteer engagement.

Other duties as assigned

Requirements

What we are looking for in a Maintenance Technician:

Experience — Minimum of 1 year of janitorial or maintenance experience required.

Physical & Emotional Capabilities — Must be able to handle the physical and emotional aspect of work in an animal shelter environment, including the use of euthanasia. This position requires a high level of mobility and dexterity. The ability to regularly lift 50 lbs. is also required.

Communication — Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Must have ability to work independently and as a member of the team, partnering collaboratively with external and internal customers and departments.

Adaptability — Ability to work in a professional and positive manner with high attention to detail in a variety of situations.

Computer Skills — Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Schedule — Regular, predictable attendance, punctuality, and availability to work during operational hours as defined by management with flexibility to work evening, weekend, after hour, and on call shifts.

Transportation - Valid driver’s license required.

This position description is intended to describe the general content and/or requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Benefits

About AHS

One of the nation's leading animal welfare organizations, Animal Humane Society helps more than 23,000 animals every year. We’re transforming the way shelters care for animals and engage their communities, advancing animal welfare and creating a more humane world for animals everywhere.

Why Work Here 

• Make a difference in the lives of animals and people 
• Join a team of coworkers who love animals as much as you do 
• Work-life balance 
• Unique animal adoption benefits and discounts on veterinary care, pet supplies, and animal training classes  
• Health insurance coverage for full time staff includes the following: medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending account for health care expenses and dependent care, voluntary accident insurance, and employee ­paid supplemental life, accidental death & dismemberment and long term disability insurance. 
• Employer paid benefits for full time staff includes the following: basic life insurance, basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short-term disability 
• Mental Health and Counseling Support:  
• All employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program with 3 free counseling sessions per year 
• 401K for part time and full time staff 
• Nine paid holidays for full time staff 
• Paid floating holidays for part time and full time staff (up to 4 days per year based on start date) 
• Paid time off for part time and full time staff (amount is based on hours worked and full time/part time status) 
• Paid parent leave for full time staff 

Our Organizational Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

As an organization dedicated to making the world a more humane and compassionate place for animals, we know that people are at the heart of all that we do. Animal Humane Society’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity is essential to our mission and shapes our culture, our work, and the services we provide.

At AHS we embrace and honor the inherent dignity and diverse experiences of our team members, volunteers, board members, partners, clients, and visitors, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, or income. Working together to instill equity and inclusivity within our organization will allow us to better serve the people and animals of Minnesota, and ultimately have a positive impact on animals in our care.