Facilities Specialist
About The Position
The KC Pet Project Facilities Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring our new animal shelter building, contents and surrounding property maintains its pristine condition. This individual must be able to work at a rapid pace and have great physical stamina and manual dexterity. Experience with general janitorial cleaning to include a working knowledge of safe and appropriate chemical application and removal is preferred. The ideal candidate would also have experience using such equipment as a motorized floor cleaner/buffer, commercial vacuums, etc. The daily schedule for this position will consist of approximately 80% building/property cleaning with supervision, 10% warehousing/organizational/receiving and 10% other duties assigned.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years old
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues and individuals inside and outside of KC Pet Project.
- Has tact and above average communication and customer service skills
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality
- Must be able to convey a positive and professional image to the public and employees.
- Possessions of a valid driver’s license and safe driving record acceptable to KC Pet Project’s insurance carrier.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with general janitorial cleaning to include a working knowledge of safe and appropriate chemical application and removal is preferred.
- Experience using such equipment as a motorized floor cleaner/buffer, commercial vacuums, etc.
Responsibilities
- Use cleaning supplies and equipment to keep the interior of the building looking clean and professional
- Assist the facilities team in performing limited landscaping activities, including the maintenance of sidewalks and parking areas, and the removal of trash and snow
- Clean the interior of building including floors, rugs, windows and wall surfaces with disinfectant
- Dust commonly used items like desks, door handles, office tools and phones
- Oversee and organize storage and inventory of all our cleaning supplies at the campus
- Empty all trash and recycling bins indoors and outdoors
- Clean, sanitize, and stock restrooms daily
- Perform routine cleaning tasks based on a schedule created by the facility maintenance team
- Complete minor repairs, like switching lightbulbs and unclogging toilets
- Assist the Chief of Operations with coordinating vendor activities including working with contractors on building and equipment repairs.
- Welcome delivery trucks
- Conduct daily walkthroughs inside the building, as well as outdoors around building, in parking lot, and grounds
- Good interpersonal skills with polite and courteous demeanor toward staff, customers, clients, and visitors to the campus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
