Facilities Associate

Green Dot Corporation • Los Angeles, CA

85d • $23 - $25

About The Position

Green Dot Public Schools is a non-profit network of public charter schools helping to transform the public education system so that ALL students graduate prepared for college, leadership, and life. Our schools are founded on an unwavering belief in the potential of all students, and there are four key elements to our school model that help us unlock the inherent potential in every student we serve: quality teaching and instruction, a college-going culture, a focus on fostering leadership and life skills, and a focus on eliminating barriers to learning. We have 18 schools and over 10,000 students across Los Angeles. Our schools are located in some of the most underserved communities that have been denied access to high-quality educational opportunities, and we seek to prove that it is possible to close the access and opportunity gap that exists between low-income students and their more affluent peers. What differentiates Green Dot is our intense focus on truly serving ALL students, our collaboration with reform-minded unions, our work focused on large-scale turnarounds of schools formerly run by the districts, and our ability to take on the toughest challenges with the same public funding received by traditional district schools but accomplishing very different results. Green Dot’s results are undeniable. Nine of our high schools are ranked among the top schools in the country. We have three California Distinguished schools and 3 California Gold Ribbon schools, and several of our schools have been recipients of the CORE Districts’ Academic Growth Awards, which honor schools having the greatest impact on student achievement. Additionally, Green Dot’s first turnaround, Alain LeRoy Locke College Preparatory Academy, was named Charter School of the Year by the California Charter Schools Association in 2019.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); trade certification/licensing is a plus
• Skills and knowledge to perform facility maintenance activities and light repair, including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical, plumbing, furniture repair, lock repair, drywall, painting/plastering, carpet, and roofs
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)
• Basic computer skills
• At least 3 years of experience in the area of facility maintenance, including the routine use of power tools
• Ability to bend, squat, kneel, and lift at least 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb and balance upon ladders 6.0 feet tall, or less
• Ability to handle a variety of tasks at one time
• Ability to complete assigned tasks and projects in a timely and effective manner
• Ability to exercise discretion in the dissemination of information
• Access to a personal vehicle in good working order, a valid Driver's License and a clean driving record, as well as proof of auto insurance is required
• Dependable, with a sense of humor and a rock-solid commitment to Green Dot’s mission and the communities we serve
• Will need to pass a TB test and background check at time of offer

Responsibilities

• Provide facility- and maintenance-related services for all Green Dot schools as assigned
• Respond to facilities requests in a timely manner using the maintenance work order system; work orders are accurately inputted, scheduled, closed and tracked with superb communication to requestor
• Proactively identify facilities maintenance needs
• Ensure custodial staff is maintaining a clean and safe environment
• Ensure school staff are adhering to facilities safety per local and state code requirements and general best practices (extension cords, storage, etc.)
• Travel between all Green Dot school sites as needed
• Able to work overtime, Saturdays and Sundays (as needed) in order to serve Green Dot Los Angeles schools
• Able to respond to any facility-related emergency 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Work cooperatively and effectively with faculty and staff, without direct supervision on some assigned projects
• Able to assume additional tasks as directed by the Facilities Manager and/or the Director of Facilities

Benefits

• PPO, EPO and HMO choices for medical, dental and vision - including a 100% employee-only paid option
• Employee Assistance Program (100% employer-paid)
• Life and AD&D Insurance (100% employer-paid)
• Optional Term Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% employer-paid)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health and dependent care)
• Wellness programs and resources
• Financial planning/coaching access
• California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) participation, with both employee and employer contributions
• Optional non-matching 401(k) plan
• Hourly rate increase for earning an Associate degree/Trade certification and/or Bachelor degree/Trade license (post-hire)
• Annual hourly rate increase
• Annual ‘perfect attendance’ bonus
• Tuition reimbursement for pre-approved, job-related coursework/workshops
• Approved family care and/or medical leave (unpaid)
• Generous paid time off for an overall work-life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees