The Neighborhood Center of West Volusia is “a place with a heart.” Our mission is to feed the hungry, house the homeless, and prevent homelessness.
The Neighborhood Center of West Volusia employs compassionate, skilled professionals who are committed to excellence, enjoy teamwork, and contribute daily to our mission and culture of caring. Team members experience a friendly atmosphere, leadership support, autonomy, flexibility, and the privilege of doing meaningful, rewarding work.
Job Purpose: The Facilities Assistant is responsible for the maintenance and care of buildings and mechanical systems owned and/or operated by the Neighborhood Center of West Volusia. The ability to stand for long periods (up to 8 hours per day), bend, and lift up to 50lbs unassisted or 100lbs assisted is required, and the Assistant must also be able to move, carry, lift, load, and unload heavy items while transporting them up and down stairs.
This position demonstrates respect and integrity to the clients who are served by the agency, the service vendors with whom the Facilities department partners, and to fellow staff and volunteers with whom they may be working.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Receives and promptly completes facilities maintenance tasks, including but not limited to: air conditioning cleaning and filter replacement, minor electrical repairs, disposing materials, flooring replacement, landscaping, laundry appliance repair and maintenance, painting, structural repairs (hanging wall or light fixtures, repairing or building ramps, installing a new deck, etc.), and tree trimming/removal.
- Periodically review the contents of agency-owned storage sheds, removing damaged items and keeping a detailed log of contents in each one.
- As directed, schedule skills-based vendors for service and assist them with completion of the service where appropriate.
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Familiarizes themselves with professional and residential facilities and takes proactive initiative to perform ongoing maintenance without explicit assignment.
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Communicates openly with the Facilities Director and Chief Financial Officer regarding safety and/or financial risks observed or suspected and collaborate creatively to address them.
- Education: A high school diploma or general educational development (GED) certificate is required.
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Possess a Florida Driver’s License for at least the past two years and eligibility to work in the United States
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Pass a Level I background screen
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Skills:
- Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.
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Ability to perform minor electrical, plumbing, appliance, and other maintenance tasks without direct supervision.
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Effective written and oral communication with individuals and groups.
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Attention to detail.
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience of traditional handyman duties, including: building repair, residential and commercial property management, construction, grounds and landscaping, custodial services, preventative maintenance.
- Abilities:
- Stand for long periods (up to 8 hours per day), bend and lift up to 50lbs unassisted or 100lbs assisted.
- Understands and follow all agency policies and procedures as directed by the personnel manual and guidance from the Facilities Director and Chief Financial Officer
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Performs all duties listed in the job description.
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Maintains strict client and staff confidentiality at all times.
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Represent the agency in a professional manner consistent with the NHCWV mission.
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Attends meetings as required, including all mandatory staff meetings, any necessary emergency meetings, and staff training. Participates in required and elective staff development activities.
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Maintains a safe environment for all staff members and clients.
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Completes assigned tasks and associated paperwork in a timely manner.
Generous benefits package and paid time off, including:
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
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12 paid federal holidays per year, plus one additional day each year for your birthday!
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Accrued monthly paid time off
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Simple IRA retirement plan with a 3% match
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Agency vehicles for business-related travel
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Thrift Store employee discount
The Neighborhood Center of West Volusia provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
