Special for Service Groups

Job Announcement

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Title: Facilities Assistant Division: HOPICS

FLSA: Non-Exempt/Full Time (40 hrs./week) Supervisor: Program Manager

Pay Range or Rate: TBA Revised: 07.1.2022

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Summary

Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Facilities Assistant will clean designated areas of the CD8 Navigation Center during high traffic times of the day. This position must provide clean, sanitary comfortable, orderly, and satisfying surroundings for the employees and public. The Facilities Assistant promotes sanitary conditions which prevent the spread of infection and odors.

Essential Functions

The tasks, duties and responsibilities of the job include, but are not limited to, the following:

 Operates various mechanized cleaning equipment, such as vacuums, polishers, buffers, etc. Clean and sanitize showers after each client use. Maintain facility in a sanitary and infection-free condition through washing, cleaning and replacement of equipment and furnishings. Requires working in damp, dusty, and dirty areas. Must clean up human waste and other body fluids, as required. Responsible for disposal of trash, waste, and other disposable materials. Must handle various cleaning solvents, chemicals, etc. Damp dust furniture, light fixtures, windowsills, etc. Empty trash containers daily. Wet mop floors in all bathrooms, lobbies, and hallways daily. Clean wash basins, mirrors, and commodes daily. Report any needed repairs immediately to supervisor (such as leaky faucets or toilets, loose tile, broken windowpanes, missing nuts or screws, etc.). Maintain the exterior areas, such as the parking lot, planters, and stairways. Check entire area for spills, water, etc. periodically. Use safety precautions in all housekeeping services. Monitor hygiene areas for safety. Install and/or assemble program equipment.

Secondary Functions

Perform other duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor, Program Manager, Associate Director, and/or Division Director.

Assist Clients in accessing three main Navigation Center services: Hygiene, laundry, and storage

Assign and monitor shower usage

Assign and monitor washer and dryer usage

Pull storage bins, assist client in filling storage bins, audit the contents of storage bins, monitor and remove any perishable, toxic or dangerous items from storage, assist clients in accessing their storage

Assist with maintenance and cleanliness of the hygiene, laundry and storage service areas

Minimum Qualifications - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

· High School Diploma or GED equivalent or 1 year relevant work experience.

· Reliable transportation, valid California Drivers’ License, and proof of auto insurance.

Mandatory Covid19 Vaccination Requirement

• COVID-19 Vaccination Required: All staff is required to be fully COVID-19 vaccinated and to submit vaccination records to the HR Department during new hire orientation. 
• Fully COVID-19 vaccinated (2 weeks from last vaccination dose to be considered fully vaccinated)
• Negative COVID-19 Test: All new staff must provide a negative COVID-19 test. PCR test results can be submittedprior to the first day of employment to recruitment@hopics.org. Rapid antigen tests are also acceptable; however, they will be performed onsite to verify results.
• Maintain and uphold Agency mission statement, values, policies, procedures, and principle

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Environmental Conditions (Working Conditions)

The Facilities Assistant will work in an office setting. S/he may be exposed to aggressive, sometime noisy, loud, and disruptive clients and must work in conjunction with other staff members, interface with courts, LA County Probation, Sheriff’s Department and Mental Health Departments and other community agencies. There is some responsibility to work in noisy environments where adults are free to talk loud and expressive.

Physical Requirements

This position demands good physical and mental health. The Facilities Assistant will be required to lift, carry, walk, sit, push, pull and work a flexible schedule, must be able to move continuously during work hours and able to lift and/or carry 50 to 75 pounds

Mental Requirements

The Facilities Assistant must be able to handle any/all of the following: interruptions, changes in

priorities/work schedules; be able to process information, think, and conceptualize.

Work Schedule

• Monday-Friday 9:00am to 5:30pm
• Saturday- 10:00am-2:00pm (Rotating)

Special Service for Groups is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer