Apprentice​/Service Technician

Career Opportunities with SOME (So Others Might Eat)

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Career Opportunities - SOME (So Others Might Eat)

Thank you for your interest in working for SOME (So Others Might Eat)

As a faith-inspired organization, SOME was founded and built upon the belief in dignity and respect for all people. We all are worthy of it and responsible for it. Appreciation for our shared humanity and sense of community has been a central feature of our mission for over 50 years. This is the call to action that SOME represents: to serve, empower and elevate all members of our community.

As champions of our mission, we commit to creating an environment that welcomes and celebrates the diverse array of employees and clients we engage with every day. We strive to be bold in our work, knowing that to drive meaningful change, we must not shy away from discomfort. We reject all forms of individual and systemic discrimination, work actively to eliminate the abuse of privilege and power, and seek justice and equity for all we encounter.

Below are the current positions that are available. Please take a few moments to explore our website to learn more about us before applying.

Review the vacancy announcements and follow the specific instructions indicated. If you do not have a resume, it is recommended that you devise one.

All positions require a criminal background check, and some positions require other pre-employment screenings such as substance abuse tests, child abuse registry check, and FBI check. All positions require three professional references, preferably from supervisors. Most positions require a two-tier interview process. Copies of required credentials will be requested upon job offer.

We offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits package that reflects our organizational culture, mission, and core values. The hourly range for this position is $19.46 to $20.58 and is commensurate with experience.

The Apprentice/Service Technician I, under the direction and guidance of the Service Technician III, will perform preventive and corrective maintenance at SOME-owned facilities.

Required
:
Graduate of SOME's CET (or similar) Building Maintenance Service Technician Training;
Travel to work sites using your own transportation. (Mileage will be reimbursed)

Preferred
:
High School diploma or GED

Required License/Certification
:
Must possess and maintain a vehicle and a valid Driver's License, and personal car liability insurance coverage. This is a contingency of employment. The vehicle should be safe and reliable. (Mileage will be reimbursed)

Schedule
:
Monday
- Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm (40 hours per week);
On-Call responsibilities twice per quarter is required.

• Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled building maintenance duties involved in the repair and maintenance of SOME's buildings, facilities, and grounds; performs and assists in building maintenance tasks involving carpentry, remodeling, painting, plumbing, electrical, roofing, and a variety of other craft work.
• Inspects assigned facilities for compliance with safety standards; reports findings to supervisor, and performs repairs as necessary to ensure compliance.
• Assists with framing, rough, and finish carpentry to erect small structures, partition interior spaces, frame and trim doors and windows, and build or repair floors; hangs, repairs, and replaces doors and associated mechanisms, including hinges, locks, and dead bolts.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains a variety of plumbing fixtures, including sinks, toilets, faucets, and related equipment.
• Performs routine electrical work; installs and replaces light fixtures, ballasts, and fluorescent lighting as needed.
• Participates in the installation and repair of roofs using nail guns and other appropriate hand and power tools; troubleshoots leaks and repairs minor roofing damage using industry-accepted materials and procedures.
• Operates a variety of hand, power, and shop tools used in the course of building construction, woodworking, and building maintenance, such as power drills, saws, drill presses, joiners…