SOME (So Others Might Eat) provides material aid and comfort to our vulnerable neighbors in the District of Columbia, helping them to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness through programs and services that save lives, improve lives, and help to transform the lives of individuals and families, their communities, and the systems and structures that affect them. We meet immediate needs with food, clothing, and healthcare and offer the tools one needs to live with hope, dignity, and greater independence.

SOME (So Others Might Eat) is seeking an Apprentice/Service Technician I for the Facilities Management program.

Position Description: The Apprentice/Technician 1 will serve under the direction and guidance of a Service Technician 3. The Apprentice/Technician 1 performs preventive and corrective maintenance at various SOME-owned facilities.

Required: Graduate of SOME's CET (or similar) Building Maintenance Service Technician Training
Preferred: High School diploma or GED

Required License/Certification: Must possess a valid Driver's License

Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 4:00 pm (40 hours per week)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Basic carpentry
• Basic electrical
• Basic plumbing
• Basic HVAC
• Safety Standards
• Ability to utilize computer or SOME provided cellular phone to retrieve calls, voice mails, text, and work orders

Environmental Working Conditions: This position is in an office, commercial, and outdoor setting.

Physical Demands: Must be able to stand, stoop, bend, stretch, walk, climb, sit, type on a keyboard, and lift up to 75 pounds with the assistance of a dolly, or staff. Must be able to climb step ladders 14 feet in height. Must be able to climb extension ladder and scaffolds up to 50 feet in height. All duties performed with the door without reasonable accommodations.

Expected Contributions: Maintenance

• 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 finding to supervisor, and performs repairs as necessary to ensure compliance.
• Assists with framing, roughing, and finishing 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 deadbolts.
• 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 and planers.
• Plan work and travel to facilities to perform projects
• Completes basic records, such as work orders, time sheets, requisitions, and accident reports.
• Assists with snow removal and after hours emergency response

Reports to: Service Technician 3

To Apply: Go to our career page at https://www.some.org/careers/open-opportunities and click on the search icon to locate this position. Follow the instructions to complete your online application profile to be considered. No phone calls, please. This position is open until filled.

Position Designation: This position is designated as Safety Sensitive. You may be subject to drug testing prior to or during your employment with SOME. In this position, you may be disqualified from employment based on the presence of marijuana in test results, even if you possess a medical card authorizing the use of medical marijuana.

Covid-19 Considerations: In alignment with DC Health, COVID-19 vaccinations, and boosters are mandated for personnel working in SOME’s healthcare-designated programs, which currently include Medical, Dental, Population Health, Behavioral Health Services (BHS), Exodus House, Jordan House, Kirwan House, Keuhner Place, Leland Place, and Mary Claire House. Requests for a medical or religious exemption will be considered for reasonable accommodation.

SOME (So Others Might Eat) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, personal appearance, family responsibilities, genetic information, disability, matriculation, political affiliation, veteran status, or liability for service in the Armed forces of the United States. SOME (So Others Might Eat) is also a Drug-Free Workplace.