Job Description

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

EXPECTED BEHAVIORS OF ALL STAFF

1. Act as a role model
2. Demonstrate a sense of responsibility
3. Continuously learn and improve
4. Acknowledge your own areas of improvement
5. Hear and provide honest, specific and direct feedback
6. Create an environment where everyone is welcomed valued and respected
7. Collaborate

Equal Opportunity Employer

The People Concern is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to non-discrimination in employment. We select the most qualified individual for the job based on job-related qualifications regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, credit history, sexual orientation, arrest and court record, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or other applicable laws.

About the People Concern

The People Concern empowers the most vulnerable among us to rebuild their lives. One of Los Angeles County’s largest social services agencies, The People Concern was formed in 2016 in a merger of two trusted social service organizations based in Los Angeles County, OPCC and Lamp Community. Informed by more than fifty-eight years of work in the community, The People Concern is a leading provider of, and advocate for, evidence-based solutions to the multi-faceted challenges inherent in homelessness and domestic violence.

With compassion and profound respect for those we serve, we provide a fully integrated system of care – including outreach, interim housing, mental and medical health care, substance abuse services, domestic violence services, life skills & wellness programs, and permanent supportive housing – tailored to the unique needs of homeless individuals, survivors of domestic violence, challenged youth, and others who have nowhere else to turn.

The People Concern’s model of integrated and comprehensive care empowers our participants to navigate the multi-faceted obstacles in their lives, become their best selves, and ultimately, connect with and contribute to their communities.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Retirement Planning (403b) & Matching
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation Days
• Paid Sick Days
• Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)
• TELUS Health
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Basic Life / Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Corporate Discounts: Discounts on Hotels, Theme Parks, Concerts, Movies, Restaurants & More
• The People Concern University & Certificates