Facilities Maintenance Specialist

Salary Range: 21 to 23 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-hour-wage)

Position Details 

Responsibilities & Essential Duties

Attend to the commercial maintenance needs at Community Action House properties and partner site locations.

Conduct regular inspections of the facilities to identify and address maintenance needs.

Complete minor repairs and maintenance including but not limited to: repairing wall damage, painting, replacing ceiling tiles, floor maintenance.

Perform regular maintenance of the facilities, including but not limited to: cleaning internal spaces, lawn maintenance, snow removal and salting.

Maintain inventory of maintenance supplies (fuel, salt, paint) and equipment (tools and equipment, requesting reorder as necessary).

Coordinate with external contractors for maintenance and repair work, as needed.

Lead volunteers assisting with facilities projects as necessary.

When needed as additional support, perform daily cleaning of offices, kitchen, break rooms, restrooms and common areas of facilities.

Assist with setup and teardown of furniture and equipment for meetings, events, and as needed.

Other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General Direction: Receives broad guidance and direction and has some autonomy in decision-making and flexibility in determining how to achieve goals. Supervisor provides support and resources as needed but may not be directly involved in day-to-day decision-making or task assignments.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Informal Supervisor: Does not have formal people leading (supervisory) responsibilities. May influence others based on their expertise or relationships; lead projects with other teammates; and/or provide guidance or mentoring to other colleagues. 

Education & Experience

2+ years of relevant experience required 

No supervisory experience required

Some college required. Bachelor's Degree preferred.; or in place of college, equivalent years of experience

Valid driver’s license in good standing is required

Qualifications

2+ years of directly related professional experience with a higher level of expertise or specialization in commercial facility cleaning and maintenance to support or lead projects or operations in this area. 

Serve as subject matter experts, providing guidance, training, and support to staff, volunteers, or external stakeholders such as vendors, in their area of expertise.

Basic knowledge of and experience with cleaning commercial facilities.

Proactive, organized, and strong in follow-up and task execution.

Ability to follow a consistent, reliable, and predictable schedule.

Ability to creatively problem solve and be adaptable to various tasks.

Ability to maintain focus while working independently.

Willingness and interest in continuous learning and adaptation based on your professional interests and organizational needs.

A high standard of performance and integrity, and ability to lead by example to foster a positive workplace culture.

Proficiency in clear and effective written and verbal communication, and ability to develop trusting professional relationships.

Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.

Demonstrate a genuine passion for our mission and a commitment to upholding our team’s values: Radically Welcoming, Guest-Centered, Lead with Kindness, Curiosity-Driven, Always Improving, Collaborative by Design, Contagious Commitment, & One Team.

Physical Requirements

Continuously move about work area

Continuously use hands/fingers to handle or feel

Continuously reach with hands and arms

Frequently ascend/descend (stairs/ladder/etc.)

Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Occasionally use eyesight clarity/accuracy or visual perception

Occasionally drive a vehicle for work

Occasionally operate computer and general office machines

Frequently  work outside in variable weather conditions

Frequently operate machines: vacuum cleaner, floor scrubber, snow blower, leaf blower, lawn mower

Frequently ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds

Other Factors

Access to consistent and reliable transportation

Evening hours Occasionally, on a pre-scheduled basis

Weekend hours Occasionally, on a pre-scheduled basis