Custodial and Maintenance Technician presso Shelter House

Description

Title:   Maintenance & Custodial Technician 

Department:  Mondloch House & Mondloch Place 

Reports to:   Operations Manager 

Salary:    $21 to $23 per hour  

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt 

About Us: 

Shelter House was established in 1981 as a grassroots responder to the homelessness crisis in Fairfax County.  Since the organization’s inception, we have adapted and grown to meet community needs, all while working in partnership with government and private partners and community members. Today, Shelter House is a successful and reputable organization of over 100 employees committed to preventing and ending homelessness and domestic violence.  In the last year, our compassionate team of individuals changed the lives of nearly 2,000 individuals, half of which were children. Our Culture is built from our Core Values of Inclusivity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Empowerment (iC.A.R.E.) 

About the Role: 

The Maintenance & Custodial Technician is responsible for the overall cleanliness and maintenance of the Mondloch Emergency Shelter, Mondloch Place Permanent Supportive Housing facilities, their equipment, and its campus. This position will report to the Operations Manager and assist with maintenance contractors working at the facilities and  keep a running maintenance request log and work closely with Fairfax Counties Facilities Maintenance Division who regularly services the facility. 

How you will contribute: 

• Perform daily cleaning to the facilities including: removal of trash, vacuuming/sweeping floors, mopping as necessary, wiping all surfaces including windows, window sills, and furniture, as well as disinfect all bathrooms. 

• Restock all supplies such as paper towels, toilet paper, garbage can liners, air freshener, hand soaps, etc. 

• Properly care for all cleaning equipment (washing mop heads, and removing dust and debris from floor cleaning equipment). 

• Serve as point of contact for contractors and vendors related to facilities management 

• Perform grounds maintenance at Mondloch House and Mondloch Place such as picking up trash, cleaning trash receptacles, removing debris, etc. 

• Assist in repair and installation of furnishings and equipment as requested and maintaining a working knowledge of how appliances and equipment operate and when they need servicing. 

• Assist in annual maintenance including air filter changes, smoke detector checks, etc. 

• Assist in troubleshooting and reporting maintenance requests at both Mondloch House & Mondloch Place 

• Assist Operations Manager in ensuring the facility’s inclement weather and emergency response plan is current (Including tracking fire drills, etc) 

• Proficiently utilize Microsoft (email, calendar, drive, docs, etc) as a part of the day to day work requirements 

• Safely operate Shelter House’s Vehicles 

• Exemplify the Shelter House core values, (iCARE) Inclusivity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empowerment 

About You: 

Required: 

• High school diploma or GED 

• Valid Driver’s License 

• Willingness to work evenings and weekends when needed Preferred: 

• 1+ year of custodial experience 

Physical Requirements: 

• Annual TB Test is required 

• Ability to sit or stand for long periods 

• Ability to lift items weighing 10-20 pounds 

Benefits: 

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 

• 401K contributions with a 4% employer match 

• 13 Paid Holidays, 2 Floating Holidays and the opportunity to take your Birthday Off 

• Two Semi-Annual Team Building Events 

Equal Employment Opportunity: 

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Shelter House is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. All employment-related decisions will be made and carried out without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age (over 40), sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability unrelated to the individual's ability to perform his or her job or any other legally protected status. Shelter House will also provide reasonable accommodations to pregnant and qualified employees with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their job, and to employees with respect to their observance of their religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable law. Any job applicant or employee who would like or needs an accommodation may request an accommodation by contacting the Human Resources department. 

Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy:  

Drug-Free Workplace: Shelter House is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon compliance with our Drug-Free Workplace Policy, which prohibits the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of controlled substances or marijuana in the workplace. Additionally, all subcontracts and purchase orders over $10,000 must include provisions ensuring a drug-free workplace.