What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Specialist position at Roots Community Health Center?
Position Summary:
Under the direct supervision of the Operations Manager, the Operations Specialist works with a team to perform a variety of semi-skilled technical tasks, including the maintenance, repair and remodeling of buildings, grounds, facilities, machinery and equipment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Must be willing to learn trade skills from other team members under the direction of the Operations Manager.
- Assist with maintenance and operational repairs.
- Help perform weekly inspections of building equipment.
- Assist in the implementation of preventative maintenance schedules upon request of Operations Manager and according to building needs, which includes regular visual inspections of all facility equipment – boilers, generators, HVAC, refrigeration, fire alarm, security systems, sump pumps etc.
- Responsible for the proper recycling of paper, cans, and bottles. Includes working closely with staff to ensure that recycling company receives proper materials.
- Conduct general building repairs with maintenance crew.
- Inform Operations Manager of repairs required, purchases and supplies needed and identifies trades to complete work.
- Responsible for alerting the Operations Manager of any unusual occurrences and/or damages that have taken place or that may occur.
- Responsible for keeping the maintenance shops in an orderly and organized manner, including maintaining tools, equipment and supply inventories.
- Responsible for janitorial emergency duties and other duties as assigned by Operations Manager.
- Knowledgeable of and always implements established safety procedures.
- Participate in department and organization meetings and trainings, as required.
Competencies:
- Willingness and ability to learn technical building maintenance skills.
- Valid CA drivers license and clean driving record.
- Ability to travel between Roots’ sites.
- Ability to work occasional evening and/or weekend events.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, provide direction, follow oral and written instructions and maintain effective working relationships with staff, clients and outside maintenance contractors.
- Strong interpersonal, listening and communication skills.
- Ability to lift fifty pounds.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as a part of a team.
- Commitment to the Roots mission statement.
Roots Community Health Center is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and values diversity of culture, thought and lived experiences. We seek talented, qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, conviction history, uniform service membership/veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical conditions, genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression regardless of physical gender, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. Roots uses E Verify to validate the eligibility of our new employees to work legally in the United States.
