Facility AssistantSenior Center

Benefits:

Health insurance

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Stilly Valley Center in Arlington, WA is looking for a dedicated and capable Facilities Assistant to help keep our senior center running safely, smoothly, and welcomingly. This is a meaningful opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of older adults in our community every single day.

Our ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, experience with facilities maintenance and event coordination, and excellent time management skills. You will assist with daily operations, ensure inventory availability, help maintain all equipment, and report to the Executive Director.

The Facilities Assistant ensures the daily operations of a building or site run safely and efficiently. Responsibilities span hands-on maintenance, member service, and administrative tasks, including assisting the event planner with building walkthroughs, space setups, vendor coordination, and general upkeep.

The Facilities Assistant is responsible for general maintenance and repairs of the facilities; arranging room setup for classes, programs, groups, and event rentals on a daily basis, including some weekends; janitorial assistance; and the overall good repair and safety of the facilities. This position may also assist the Executive Director in the evaluation, contracting, and management of trades contractors for more advanced maintenance and repair initiatives.

The role is broadly categorized into three main areas of responsibility.

• Routine inspections:
  Conduct building walkthroughs to check for safety hazards, lighting issues, and equipment failures, and report maintenance needs promptly.
• Repairs and handyman tasks:
  Complete minor repairs (e.g., painting, tightening hardware) and perform basic preventative maintenance.
• Space and event setup:
  Arrange rooms, tables, and equipment for meetings, events, programs, groups, and physical activities on a daily basis, including setup and breakdown for special activities.
• Meet with the rental lead to review room setup and coordinate setup and takedown after each event.
• Janitorial:
  Maintain the cleanliness and organization of common areas, restrooms, and activity spaces.
• Groundskeeping:
  Assist with the upkeep of entryways, exterior areas, and parking lots.
• Secure buildings at the end of the day.
• Complete work orders from various departments.

• Inventory management:
  Track stock levels of cleaning supplies, tools, and office goods; assist with restocking; and submit reorder requests.
• Asset and space management:
  Manage room bookings, coordinate deliveries, and maintain records of work orders.
• Basic use of Outlook, Excel, and Word in Office 365. Use of phone apps for climate controls.

• Greet and assist seniors, guests, and visitors in a friendly and respectful manner.
• Assist staff and volunteers in supporting senior center operations.
• Support a safe, accessible, and comfortable environment for all center participants.
• Access and security:
  Monitor facility entrances, enforce building policies, and secure the premises.
• Emergency response:
  Act as a first responder for incidents and assist in the execution of the building's emergency action plan.

Other duties as assigned.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities of paid staff; however, supervision of volunteers may apply at times, overseeing the Food Room.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.