Facilities Assistant

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Facilities Assistant

Regular, Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Non-Union, Benefitted

Facilities Manager

Community Solutions has an exciting full-time opportunity for anyone looking to continue their career in the Maintenance field. Working under the direction of the Facilities Manager, the Maintenance Assistant will ensure all agency buildings, grounds and equipment are maintained and repaired promptly. You will gain first hand experience while working with a team that has long tenure, dedication and a friendly work environment.

Community Solutions has client facilities and office locations throughout Santa Clara County.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 1 year of experience in institutional and/or construction trades required.
• Have the ability to read and follow written instructions.
• Experience operating power equipment, electrical pumps/motors, construction tools and using standard maintenance practices.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, HVAC, electrical and carpentry.
• Experience with standard safety practices
• Ability to bend/stretch/lift up to 50lbs
• Written and verbal command of English required.

• Perform a variety of plumbing, carpentry, painting and electrical maintenance.
• Repair and upkeep of all buildings, grounds and equipment to ensure a safe environment for all Agency buildings.
• Set up and take down for office moves, meetings or other functions.
• Respond to emergency situations and solve safety concerns in an immediate fashion.
• Operate various hand and power tools; as well as working with chemical cleaning products.
• Plan and organize work requests received by employees.
• Oversee the work completed by contractors to ensure all tasks are completed and meet safety requirements, regulations and codes.
• Assess all facilities and equipment problems and perform or recommend appropriate repairs.
• Maintain records of preventative maintenance services and service requests.
• Respond to phone calls and emails within 24 hours on business days to resolve outstanding issues.
• Attend and participate in Agency meetings and contribute to continuous quality improvement activities to enhance team and program development.
• Must have the ability to operate their personal or Agency motor vehicle between facilities.
• Participate in on-call and after-hours rotation as assigned.
• May be required to work some evenings and weekends.

Community Solutions is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are a team of dedicated professionals with backgrounds as diverse as the impact we achieve. We are committed to diversity in our workforce and equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Community Solutions offers a competitive starting hourly rate of $24.50. Our agency offers a generous employee benefits package and encourages a strong work-life balance. We believe in supporting the whole person by providing:

• 100% of premiums paid by employer for full-time employees and eligible dependent children
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 5% employer match
• 3-weeks paid vacation to start
• 13 paid holidays; 96 sick hours per year (inclusive of self-care/mental health days)
• Longevity bonuses
• Generous family medical leave for eligible employees
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Staff learning and development and robust in-house training opportunities
• Employee-led Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resource Group

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to sit for extended periods of time, frequently stand/walk, manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination, lift and move objects weighing up to 50lbs. Work is performed in office, housing, or community environments…