General Facilities - Housing Set-up Worker

Catholic Charities of Ingham, Eaton & Clinton Counties•Lansing, MI

About The Position

At Catholic Charities of Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton Counties, every team member contributes to the mission of serving vulnerable individuals and families with compassion and dignity. The General Facilities - Housing Set-up Worker supports the Facilities Department with donated-item pickups and deliveries, housing setups for newly arriving refugees, and the storage and tracking of inventory. The role also helps maintain agency vehicles, properties, buildings, grounds, and landscaping; supports agency deliveries; and provides setup, teardown, and event assistance. This is a full-time position working 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The role requires physical work, driving as needed throughout the day, and the ability to work with individuals or families in crisis or experiencing trauma. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.
Possession of a 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 potentially traumatic information and with individuals or families in crisis or experiencing trauma.
Close and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 100 pounds.
Ability to drive as needed throughout the day, including 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 noise that is usually moderately quiet but can be very loud at times, and in environments with varying degrees of discomfort.
Demonstrates commitment to the organization's mission and values, teamwork, practical problem-solving, cultural sensitivity, integrity, and responsible use of time and resources.

Responsibilities

Assist with the 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 determine 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 in accordance with 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.