Facilities Support

Description

Aviva Family and Children’s Services Mission Statement

Aviva believes every child and every family in our Los Angeles community deserves the chance for a brighter future. We provide compassionate support, therapeutic services, and guidance to at-risk children and families.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Support Services, the Facilities Support personnel maintain a safe and clean environment for Aviva clients and staff. They respond to maintenance and facility support requests in a timely manner, make agency related deliveries and pick-ups. Duties and tasks will often be assigned by Lead Maintenance person based on direction received from Director of Support Services.

Essential Functions

• General duties at Franklin/Wallis House (owned buildings)
  • Maintain a safe and clean environment for Aviva clients; keep tools, equipment, and chemicals locked up and secured away from clients at all times
  • Handle basic maintenance tasks such as changing lights and ballasts, painting, changing AC filters etc., in a through manner to maintain the quality, appearance and cleanliness of the environment.
  • Handle minor emergencies such as spills, clogged pipes /toilets, broken windows etc.
  • Maintain common (interior and exterior) areas, so they are clean, safe and presentable.
  • Maintain bathrooms at Franklin and school throughout the day
  • Keep maintenance office and other supply rooms organized
  • Meeting room set-up, breakdown and clean-up (primarily Franklin)
  • Maintain paper stock in all machines; handle paper jams and toner changes, (Franklin)
  • Stock and issue office supplies as requested
  • Maintain general order in Franklin/Annenberg copy room
  • Sort mail when requested

• General duties at Aviva office sites (occupied as tenants)
  • Relocate furniture and office equipment as needed; complete work tasks for office improvement requests (hang pictures / whiteboards)
  • Perform support service tasks assigned.
  • Delivery copy paper to various copy /printer stations, as needed.
  • Check IT Server room AC monthly and replace filter every 2-3 months or as needed.
• Miscellaneous duties:
  • Be observant and report conditions requiring attention to lead maintenance/Director of Support Services
  • Pick and delivery of mail and packages to all sites
  • Maintain vehicles by conducting monthly inspections and advise lead maintenance of repairs/maintenance needed; get vehicles washed regularly and detailed as needed.
  • Assembly of furniture or equipment as needed.
  • Donation pickups
  • Maintain janitorial supply stock
  • Assist with housekeeping as needed.
  • Periodically check work stations to verify staff are following established safety protocols at their individual work areas.
  • Regularly check (and correct) common areas for established safety protocols or as directed by Safety Coordinator and or Director of Support Services or other executive staff.
  • Drive and operate agency vehicles in a safe manner; follow all driving laws.
  • Maintain an objective, professional relationship with Aviva clients at all times
• Sensitive and responsive to the cultural differences among the agency’s client population
• Actively participate in the quality improvement project

The Facilities Support staff will take on special projects or additional duties as assigned by the Director of Support Services

Competency Requirements

-Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English (bi-lingual Spanish preferred)

-Ability to work well with others

-Must demonstrate excellent customer service skills

-Must demonstrate appropriate and safe use of common hand tools

Education and Experience

-High School diploma preferred

-Facilities experience preferred

-Experience working in a residential treatment facility preferred

Certifications/Licenses

-Valid CA driver’s license

Additional Requirements

-Tuberculosis clearance

-Department of Justice/Fingerprint clearance

-Satisfactory completion of health screening

-Proof of legal eligibility to work in the United States

-Satisfactory driving record

Delegates Authority To

N/A

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of a Facilities Support staff, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, drive and lift objects that weigh 25 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to use his/her fingers to manipulate a keyboard or writing instrument.

Work Environment

The work environment is primarily indoors and outdoors. The noise level varies from quiet to loud.

This Job Description has been developed to identify some of the duties and responsibilities of this position.  It is not intended to limit or encompass all duties and responsibilities of the position.

Aviva Family and Children's Services at its sole and absolute discretion, expressly reserves the right to modify, supplement, delete or augment the duties and responsibilities specified in this and all job descriptions.

Qualifications

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