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FirstDay Foundation

Philanthropic grants and nonprofit governance support

Building Maintenance Technician

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Junior
San Antonio, TX, USA
In Person
General Maintenance & RepairBuilding & Property Maintenance
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • Minimum of two years of building maintenance experience.
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Frequent walking, standing, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing.
  • Frequent lifting of 10–45 pounds; lifting more than 45 pounds is infrequent and requires assistance.
  • Frequent exposure to hot and cold temperature extremes, humidity extremes, noise, and biological hazards.
  • Daily attendance and punctuality are essential functions.
  • Valid driver's license.
Responsibilities
  • Perform general facility maintenance and repair, including repairing woodwork; replacing electrical switches, fixtures, and motors; painting; repairing and replacing plumbing fixtures and drainage systems; and replacing broken glass.
  • Examine facility exteriors and interiors and grounds, and perform maintenance and minor repairs.
  • Perform weekly door and other safety audits as required.
  • Advise the supervisor of all detected significant facility repairs.
  • Conduct repairs as assigned by work order or supervisor.
  • Communicate with maintenance vendors and contractors, and share information effectively and promptly with campus administration.
  • Assist with moving furnishings such as desks, tables, chairs, and file cabinets.
  • Move, install, assemble, and repair furniture and playground equipment when requested.
  • Install wall hangings, mirrors, blackboards, bulletin boards, projection screens, towel dispensers, soap dispensers, and other requested items.
  • Install door and window assemblies and hardware, including window glass and screens.
  • Install ceiling and flooring materials.
  • Transport equipment and furniture between facilities as needed.
  • Use equipment and tools in accordance with safety guidelines.
  • Follow safety guidelines and techniques while performing job duties, including lifting.
  • Keep the work area free of unsafe conditions and inform the supervisor about problems that cannot be immediately corrected.
  • Maintain tools and equipment in optimum working order through required preventive maintenance.
  • Work on multiple projects and tasks within a given time.
  • Collaborate with others.
  • Maintain emotional control under stress.
  • Work amid frequent interruptions and deadlines.

About the company

FirstDay Foundation provides philanthropic grants and governance services to nonprofit organizations, helping them carry out programs that support children, families, and communities in need around local and global communities. It offers funding alongside management and governance support, enabling nonprofits to improve operations, oversight, and impact. The foundation differentiates itself by combining financial grants with hands-on governance and management services, offering a global reach and capacity-building support in addition to funding. Its goal is to elevate and enhance the work nonprofits do, turning good intentions into greater, measurable outcomes for communities through sustainable, well-governed programs.

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What believers are saying

  • February 11, 2026, Arboretum San Antonio won a $500,000 matching challenge grant.
  • October 2026 site updates advertise a $700 million investment fund.
  • Dinnin's 2026 Chamber roles signal local deal flow and civic access.

What critics are saying

  • Returns dependence makes grantmaking hostage to market declines and fee compression.
  • Invitation-only decisions invite nepotism claims and reputational attacks from watchdogs.
  • A 2027 market slump cuts grants, erodes trust, and threatens the foundation's model.

What makes FirstDay Foundation unique

  • FirstDay Foundation pairs grants with governance and management services, unlike pure grantmakers.
  • Its website on October 3, 2026 cites more than $1 billion in assets.
  • Kevin Dinnin runs a Texas-centered platform with invitation-only, measurable philanthropy.

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