Facilities Maintenance Engineer I - The Willow Tree Inn

Role: Facilities Maintenance Engineer 1 

Reports to: Assistant Director of Property Management

Program: 2400-Housing Development

Department: Permanent Housing

Location: The Willow Tree Inn - 1919 W. Artesia Blvd., Compton, CA 90020

Setting: 100% Onsite

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm

Status: Full-time/Non-Exempt/Non-Management

Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, 403(b) Retirement plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), etc.

Openings: 1

Summary:

The Facilities Maintenance worker is responsible for the day-to-day cleaning and maintenance of The People Concern Willow Tree Inn.

This position will ensure that The People Concern operates a clean, safe, and well-maintained facilities that meet industry and funding source standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for general cleaning of the facilities which includes sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming, washing windows, cleaning and stocking restrooms, emptying trash, etc.
• Assist with the completion of all minor repairs and facility rehabilitation, including interior and exterior facility grounds, buildings and equipment.
• Implement a schedule of regular evaluation and preventative maintenance/repair tasks of the facilities ensuring the safety of the buildings from fire, flood, and other hazards.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and tools.
• Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing of offices, restrooms, dining areas, dorms and common areas.
• Assist with set-up and clean-up of major events and with the pick-up, loading, and unloading of supplies and donations.
• Communicate regularly with all members of the team, to ensure effective two- way communication concerning maintenance issues.
• Implement policies and procedures that affect the use of supplies, equipment, and maintenance.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent 
• One (1) to three (3) years’ experience as a Facilities Maintenance worker in a commercial building, or an equivalent combination of education and
  experience.
• Valid CA Driver’s license, reliable car, auto insurance, and an acceptable driving record
• Effective interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
• Self-starter with the ability to stay ahead of the curve and thrive in a fast-paced work environment
• Working knowledge of workplace safety and illness and injury prevention practices
• Able to read, speak, and understand directions in English
• Able to maintain a pleasant attitude and a customer-service orientation at all times

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual Spanish preferred

Work Environment:

• Indoor office and outdoor residential environment
• On occasion walk or drive to different local sites
• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend and occasionally lift or carry up to 35 pounds
• May necessitate working in busy and loud environments
• May be exposed to elements like cold, heat, dust, noise, and odor
• May need to bend, stoop, twist, and sit throughout the day