Facilities Specialist

Position Summary: The Facilities Specialist supports the overall operations of the agency. A weekly snapshot will primarily consist of performing nightly custodial responsibilities, inside and outside, at two of the agency’s facilities, as well as ad hoc maintenance and/or custodial needs at the agency’s Shelter. The schedule for this position is Sunday - Thursday, 12pm - 8pm.

The ideal candidate can safely lift and position up to 50 pounds. The job entails bending, kneeling and reaching, often in awkward or tiring positions. This individual is adaptable in a fast-paced atmosphere, works well in both an autonomous and team environment, and thrives on responsibilities that sustain a safe, well organized, growth-oriented, effective, and efficient operation.

Key Responsibility: Custodial Services (55%)

• Perform nightly routine cleaning responsibilities at two of the agency’s office and program workspaces, including but not limited to:
• Emptying trash/recycling and transporting to dumpster
• Sweeping and mopping floors
• Cleaning and disinfecting bathrooms and kitchens
• Proactively identify and report maintenance issues; addressing basic repairs (eg. lightbulb replacement, plunging toilet) when appropriate
• Complete on-going cleaning projects (eg. wash walls, dusting)

Key Responsibility: Maintenance Support (25%)

• Assist with carpet cleaning in Participant rooms at agency’s Shelter
• Assist and support the Facilities Manager with addressing Maintenance Requests and/or other building needs at any of agency’s facilities

Key Responsibility: Couriering Supplies (10%)

• Transport correspondence, supplies, and other goods between the agency’s three primary facilities

Key Responsibility: Teamwork (10%)

• Maintain a “team first” outlook, supporting the success of the team and the mission in attitude, ideas, and actions
• Develop and maintain strong and professional relationships with fellow Staff, as well as Participants and Volunteers through effective, and cross-functional, communication and collaboration

Knowledge, Skills Abilities

• Understanding of cleaning processes and procedures to maintain a safe and healthy environment
• Understanding of facility maintenance; basic knowledge of plumbing strongly preferred
• Understanding of safety practices to move bulk items to and from vehicles and within program facilities
• Demonstrate initiative represented by a sense of urgency, energy, enthusiasm, attention to detail, and follow up
• Exceptional work ethic, arriving on time and prepared to all assigned shifts, and track record of personal initiative and achievement
• Quick, sound, and decisive decision-maker in rapidly changing conditions; anticipating, addressing, and solving problems