Facilities Maintenance Engineer I

Role: Facilities Maintenance Engineer I

Reports to: Facilities Maintenance Manager

Program: 3001- Lancaster Interim Housing 

Department: Facilities

Location: Kensington Campus - 45244 32nd St West, Lancaster, CA 93536

Setting: 100% Onsite

Schedule: Sunday 8am-4:30pm/ Mon-Thurs 11am-7:30pm

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 Kensington Campus. 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 to three years’ experience as a Facilities Maintenance worker in a commercial building, or an equivalent combination of education and
  experience.
  
• 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:

• Primarily indoor office 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