Facilities Maintenance Technician; Liliuokalani Center

Facilities Maintenance Technician (Liliuokalani Center)

The Facilities Maintenance Technician (FMT) at Liliʻuokalani Center supports the Facilities Maintenance Manager in maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and functionality of the Center’s buildings, grounds, and equipment. The FMT plays a key role in ensuring a welcoming and child-centered environment for kamaliʻi, families, staff, and guests by performing routine maintenance, assisting with repairs, and supporting event setups and facility operations.

The Facilities Maintenance Technician (FMT) at Liliʻuokalani Center supports the Facilities Maintenance Manager in maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and functionality of the Center’s buildings, grounds, and equipment. The FMT plays a key role in ensuring a welcoming and child-centered environment for kamaliʻi, families, staff, and guests by performing routine maintenance, assisting with repairs, and supporting event setups and facility operations.

• Perform routine maintenance tasks including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and HVAC support.
• Assist with preventative maintenance and repairs of facilities, grounds, and equipment.
• Monitor and report facility issues or safety hazards to the Facilities Maintenance Manager. Respond to maintenance-related emergencies as needed, including after-hours support.
• Participate in facility inspections and help ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Operate and maintain tools, equipment, and vehicles in a safe and efficient manner.
• Support setup and breakdown of events and activities hosted at the Center.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and logs, including preventative maintenance schedules, inspections, and equipment inventory.
• Ability to communicate effectively with building occupants, management, and vendors.
• Assist with maintaining cleanliness and organization of maintenance areas and storage.
• Help ensure the security of the facility by supporting opening/closing procedures and reporting suspicious activity.
• Take on special facility-related and construction projects as assigned by Facilities Maintenance Manager or Facilities Director.

• Contribute to the success of the team by being flexible, collaborative, and proactive in learning new skills.
• Provide transportation support for staff, youth, and families as needed for official business.
• Participate in professional development, training, and team-building initiatives.
• Support broader Trust and LC efforts by contributing to cross-functional projects and new initiatives.
• Be available for flexible scheduling to support events and strategic needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Other duties as assigned by Facilities Maintenance Manager or Director of Facilities.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Hawaiʻi driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in facilities maintenance or related field. Construction experience preferred.
• Ability to interpret and understand architectural and engineering plans.
• Knowledge of building systems (HVAC, IT, Plumbing, Electrical, Lighting, Etc.).
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements, occupational hazards, and safety precautions of the trades required.
• Ability to diagnose issues and determine effective solutions.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Experience operating 2-way radios and basic facility communication systems.
• Comfortable working with computers, mobile devices, and apps used for task tracking and reporting.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and customer service skills.
• Experience working with youth or in youth-centered environments preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical labor for extended periods.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.

• Communication:
  Clearly convey and receive information and ideas both orally and in writing. Engage the listener and invite response and feedback. Demonstrate strong written, oral, and listening skills.
• Problem Solving:
  Ability to problem solve and mediate in the center. Has prompt good judgement and common sense. Ability to exercise sound judgement…