Facilities Associate

Description

At Families in Transition, we’re on a mission to Prevent and Break the Cycle of Homelessness. Our mission moves us to empower people and we do that by providing dignified housing, by delivering comprehensive and innovative solutions, by developing collaborative relationships with our clients and partners, and by creating opportunities for donors and volunteers committed to making a difference where they live and work. Families in Transition is currently looking for a Facilities Associate to join our team! 

Job Summary:  

Supports the facilities department by cleaning and maintaining spaces throughout Families in Transition owned and operated properties. 

Available shifts: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm. 

Essential Functions:  

Under the general direction of the Facilities Manager, and within established policies and procedures, the Facilities Associate performs the following functions: 

• Perform a variety of general custodial responsibilities. Ensures common areas in all buildings, including housing and offices, are maintained for cleanliness; including but not limited to vacuuming, washing floors, sweeping, dusting, wiping rails, washing walls and windows, picking up litter and cigarettes outside buildings, sweeping walkways and parking lot areas.  
• Safely operate and maintain powered commercial cleaning equipment. Including but not limited to; vacuums, carpet extractors, burnishers, and buffers. Refer damaged equipment for repair and recommend replacement as necessary.  
• Monitor areas of responsibility for any safety deficiencies including but not limited to, failed light bulbs, inoperable or damaged fire/smoke detectors, failed emergency lighting, signs of water damage to ceilings and walls, and expired fire extinguishers. Escalate deficiencies to Facilities Management for resolution. 
• Monitor inventory of cleaning supplies, notify Facilities Manager of low stock. 
• Ensure timely and thorough cleaning of apartments at the time of turnover. Following standard procedures required for apartment turnover. Ensure all items and tasks are completed in preparation for move-in. 
• Open and close facilities by disabling and enabling facility security alarm systems.  Responsible for ensuring buildings are secured against unauthorized access during and after completion of cleaning duties. 
• Perform various general landscaping duties as directed or assigned, including but not limited to operating snow blowers, string trimmers, Gas mowers, and various landscaping hand tools. 
• Assist Facilities Technicians as needed with completion of apartment turnovers and repairs. Tasks may include but are not limited to painting, sheetrock repair, bulk trash removal, and appliance/furniture moving. 
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

Benefits:

• Generous PTO policy, accrual beginning on date of hire
• 9 paid holidays
• Medical insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employer paid Life and Disability Insurance
• 401k plan
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Verizon wireless cell phone discount
• Working Advantage/ Tickets at Work benefit program
• 30% employee discount at Outfitters Thrift Store

*Families In Transition is equal employment opportunity employer* 

Requirements

Requires a High School Diploma or GED.  

• Requires the ability to travel to various Families in Transition locations. 
• Minimum 1-3 years of property maintenance experience, including experience with residential unit turnovers.  
• Ability to work independently and with little if any supervision.  Ability to work in a team environment with other cross functional staff.  Ability to coach and teach others in a positive manner. 
• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, pull and move objects up to 50 pounds. 
• Ability to work in cold and hot environments. 
• Ability to work with hand tools and mechanical tools. 
• Ability to endure periods of heavy workload or stress with frequent interruptions and respond appropriately to unexpected situations. 
• Ability to communicate effectively and establish a cooperative, collaborative working environment.  Ability to accept constructive feedback. 
• Ability to read blueprints and drawings, small data and figures, and the ability to pick up small defects. 
• Ability to plan and perform diversified duties requiring extensive knowledge of building maintenance trades.  Ability to exercise good judgement in the analysis of facts and conditions to problem solve situations. 
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to defuse situations. 
• Past experience with customer service and/or dealing directly with clients.