General Facilities - Housing Set-up Worker

Catholic Charities of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties•Lansing, MI

About The Position

At Catholic Charities of Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton Counties, every team member helps advance the mission of serving vulnerable individuals and families with compassion and dignity. The General Facilities - Housing Set-up Worker supports the Facilities Department through donated-item pickup and delivery, housing setup for newly arriving refugees, inventory storage and tracking, and upkeep of agency vehicles, properties, and landscaping. The role also supports agency events and trainings with setup, teardown, and event assistance, and facilitates deliveries according to the agency’s shipping and receiving procedure. This is a full-time position with a schedule of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of previous experience in warehouse inventory control, loading and unloading trucks, physical building upkeep, or landscaping.
Valid chauffeur driver’s license and appropriate auto insurance.
Maintain a good driving record within agency standards.
Ability to stand and/or walk for up to 8 hours per shift.
Ability to perform work involving talking, stooping, squatting, twisting, climbing, kneeling, hearing, handling or operating objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms.
Emotional ability to work with information that may be traumatic and with individuals or families in crisis or experiencing trauma.
Close and distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 100 pounds.
Ability to drive as needed throughout the day, which may include driving in the dark.
Ability to sit and use a computer workstation, including a keyboard and visual display terminal, for extended periods.
Ability to work in an environment that may range from moderately quiet to very loud and may involve varying degrees of discomfort.
Demonstrate commitment to the organization’s mission and values, teamwork, practical problem-solving, cultural sensitivity, and integrity.

Responsibilities

Assist with upkeep of agency buildings, grounds, and landscaping.
Retrieve and document donation voicemail messages, contact donors, and schedule pickups within 24 hours of the original message.
Assess donated items for quality and suitability and decide whether to accept or decline them.
Select, transport, deliver, and set up furniture and personal-needs items.
Load and unload furniture, donations, and household goods at various locations using agency vehicles.
Unpack, sort, inventory, organize, shelve, and prepare donated items for distribution.
Maintain clean, safe, and organized storage areas, vehicles, and workspaces.
Assist with vehicle inspections and preventive maintenance, as appropriate.
Coordinate agency deliveries according to established shipping and receiving procedures.
Provide setup, teardown, and logistical support for agency meetings, trainings, and special events.
Complete required service documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
Attend and participate in required meetings, conferences, and in-service trainings.
Perform other related duties as assigned.