Facilities Assistant

Genesis Women's Shelter & Support • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support is a non-profit agency providing a continuum of care for women and children who are victims of family violence. Since 1985 Genesis has been providing safety, shelter, crisis intervention, on-going counseling and advocacy for women and children at both residential and non-residential locations. Genesis continues to be a community leader in providing training and education on issues surrounding intimate partner and gender-based violence. The Facilities Assistant provides basic maintenance and building repairs and assists with work order requests. The Facilities Assistant will be required to work internal and external environments. Task will range depending on needs of the organization. The Facilities Assistant will help to maintain our facilities to ensure our clients and staff are in a safe and clean environment. Complete maintenance work orders as assigned. Assist Facilities Manager with basic repair tasks such as cleaning duties (floor and furniture cleaning; change light bulbs and HVAC filters as needed. Maintain building and grounds, including entryway, sidewalks, driveways, parking lots and play areas, clean and free of trash and debris. Act as Genesis representative for any onsite vendor contact for repairs. Ensure tools and equipment are used in a proper and safe manner and maintained properly. Ensures that all workspaces and storage areas are clean and organized. Monitor calendar and assist with set-up and breakdown of events, meetings, and activities held within the agency. Complete task that may require driving to and from other locations including but not limited to other Genesis locations, retail location or third party sites. Assist with the maintaining of the MSDS logs including interpreting and updating MSDS logs as required.

Requirements

• High School degree or GED
• Previous experience with facilities strongly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Knowledge of proper maintenance techniques, usage of equipment and chemicals including interpreting and schedules for MSDS logs.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
• Ability to lift 50+lbs on a regular basis
• Continuous bending, lifting, and overhead movement
• Ability to be work in all-weather environments
• Must possess a valid driver's license, clean driving record, current auto insurance and reliable transportation.
• Position may require on-call availability for after-hours maintenance needs.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Complete maintenance work orders as assigned.
• Assist Facilities Manager with basic repair tasks such as cleaning duties (floor and furniture cleaning; change light bulbs and HVAC filters as needed.
• Maintain building and grounds, including entryway, sidewalks, driveways, parking lots and play areas, clean and free of trash and debris.
• Act as Genesis representative for any onsite vendor contact for repairs.
• Ensure tools and equipment are used in a proper and safe manner and maintained properly.
• Ensures that all workspaces and storage areas are clean and organized.
• Monitor calendar and assist with set-up and breakdown of events, meetings, and activities held within the agency.
• Complete task that may require driving to and from other locations including but not limited to other Genesis locations, retail location or third party sites.
• Assist with the maintaining of the MSDS logs including interpreting and updating MSDS logs as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED