K9s For Warriors is the nation’s largest provider of service dogs to veterans suffering from the invisible wounds of war, such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Our unique, in-house program helps change the lives of American heroes by pairing them with a battle buddy, who was likely a rescue dog and then teaching him or her to utilize that dog to mitigate the symptoms of their wounds. In order to continue the great work, we are doing, we are in need of a_ Operations Specialist _to join our amazing team!

Basic Function

Under the general direction and supervision of the Operations Manager, the Operations Specialist is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day maintenance and facility functions of the K9s For Warriors campus.

Essential Functions and Duties

· Perform minor and major maintenance of all buildings and equipment, unless out of scope of employee licensure or experience

· Maintain an orderly workspace and maintenance shop

· Maintain each campus’ preventative maintenance schedule by performing regular tasks on buildings, vehicles, furniture, and equipment, including but not limited to:

· Replace filters

· Maintain HVAC systems

· Repair plumbing leaks

· Paint walls/ceilings

· Diagnose problems

· Repair or replace broken parts

· Pressure wash, as needed

· Assist with housekeeping duties, as needed

· Maintain landscaping and landscaping equipment:

· Replace decorative landscaping (i.e. flowers) as needed, apply mulch for protection

· Gather and remove litter from property

· Diagnose mechanical failures and repair maintenance equipment according to manuals, factory specifications, and use of tools

· Assist manager with all duties related to property and repairs

Other Duties

· As needed, assist with projects or events that may be hosted on or off site

· Rotating weekends on-call

Qualifications

· High school education or equivalent

· Prior property and grounds maintenance experience

· Carpentry and/or similar skills

Physical Demands

· Ability to exert a moderate to extensive amount of physical effort

· Ability to work on feet for entirety of shift

· Bending, crouching, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling

· Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.

· Must be able to work outdoors in hot and cold weather

· Must be able to go up and down a ladder to complete tasks

Competencies

· Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills

· Energy

· Focus on Quality

· Results Oriented

· Workmanship

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.25 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• How many years of professional property maintenance experience do you have?
• Are you available to work weekdays and rotating weekends (on call)?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person