What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities and Safety Specialist position at Catholic Charities of LA?
CCatholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc. is one of the largest human services providers in California. The agency operates a variety of programs to serve the poor and strives to find permanent solutions to crisis situations by offering clients the tools and resources needed to achieve greater self-reliance and stability in their lives. Catholic Charities operates 18 community centers and 10 homeless shelters and also serves the poor with multi-faceted programs, including: after-school child care; immigration, refugee, youth employment and psychological services; homework assistance and tutoring; English as a Second Language (ESL) and General Education diploma (GED) classes for adults; and services for homebound seniors and pregnant and parenting youth. In this way, Catholic Charities maintains a continuum of care for clients as they move from vulnerability to self-sufficiency.TPerf The person in this role performs a wide variety of skilled maintenance duties related to the Agency’s office facilities, working independently with little supervision.ResponsibilitiesInspects and tests all equipment for proper functioning on a regular basis.Maintains physical structure of establishment, inside and outside.Maintains safety of the building and grounds by managing crowd during service hours, ensuring that guests abide by all established rules and regulations.Secure premises, including checking all entry and exit points, ensuring all doors, windows, and locks are in working order.Creates and maintains work related records and communicates to appropriate supervisorsIdentifies any unsafe building conditions and suggests effective remedies.Responsible for working with tools, ladders, and maintenance supplies. Must wear protective safety equipment, including (at a minimum) closed-toed shoes, belted pants when appropriate.QualificationsHigh school education with two years of college or technical school. Three to five years of related experience.Custodial cleaning methods and equipment.Cleaning materials and chemicals.Cleaning equipment and use.Work hazards and safe work practices.Critical thinking.Communicate effectively.Commitment to ethics and integrity.Demonstrate professionalism.Must be licensed to drive agency vehicles.Catholic Charities’ policies, procedures and organization.This is a part time job working on Saturday's.