What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facility Assistant Part-Time position at Cormaria Retreat Center?
The Facility Assistant plays a key role in ensuring that the Retreat Center operates smoothly and efficiently. The role is typically hands-on and requires multitasking, problem-solving and excellent communication skills to collaboratively work with staff, contractors, and visitors.
Job Responsibilities:
- General Maintenance
- Perform daily checks to ensure that the building is in good condition
- Identify and report any issues to the Building & Grounds Manager and Retreat Director
- Coordinate repairs as needed with the Building & Grounds Manager
- Coordinate heating and cooling system schedules
- Perform plumbing, electrical, carpentry and other minor repair work on facility when needed
- Paints and repairs minor types of work when needed
Cleaning and Sanitation
- Perform basic cleaning tasks (sweeping & mopping hallway stairwells, dining room floor)
- Maintain cleanliness in shared spaces (bathrooms, kitchen, hallways, stairways, dining room)
- Assist in clearing tables, chairs and counter spaces after use
- Empty trash receptacles in the conference space, hallways and shower rooms.
- Clean elevator floor and polish inside cabin to remove fingerprints
- Security and Safety
- Monitor security systems such as alarm controls
- Promptly respond to emergency situation or requests
- Inventory Management
- Keep track of supplies and equipment
- Order and restock office and facility supplies as needed (e.g., cleaning products, office paper, etc.)
- Retreat/Program/Event Support
- Set up and break down meeting rooms or event spaces
- Ensure that the facility is prepared for meetings (e.g., setting up chairs and tables, etc.)
- Restock basement shelves with sheets and towels returned from vendor
- Provide assistance to employees with facility-related requests
- Administrative Tasks
- Keep records of maintenance requests and completed work
- Proactively maintain the service and maintenance schedule of all equipment
Qualifications:
- Minimum education of a High school diploma or GED
- First Aid/CPR certification, preferred
- Previous experience in facilities management, preferred
- Basic knowledge of building systems
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Exceptional attention to detail with an emphasis on cleanliness and sanitation
- Able to perform tasks such as cleaning, lifting (up to 30 lbs.) and setting up spaces.
- Willingness to follow instructions and work collaboratively with all departments
- Ability to shovel snow from entrance ways and paths
- Maintain a friendly and positive attitude
- Must live within 20 miles of the Retreat Center.
- Able to arrive to the Retreat Center within an hour.
- Weekend work required in emergency circumstances.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $25