Kennedy Shelter Maintenance & Custodial Technician (Full-Time)

Title: Maintenance & Custodial Technician

Department: Kennedy Emergency Shelter

Reports to: Assistant Director of Shelter Operations

Salary: $21

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

About Us:

Shelter House was established in 1981 as a grassroots responder to the homelessness crisis in Fairfax County. Since the organizations inception we have adapted and grown to meet community needs all while working in partnership with government and private partners and community members. Today Shelter House is a successful and reputable organization of over 100 employees committed to preventing and ending homelessness and domestic the last year our compassionate team of individuals changed the lives of nearly 2000 individuals half of which were children. Our Culture is built from our Core Values of Inclusivity Collaboration Accountability Respect and Empowerment (iC.A.R.E.)

About the Role:

The Maintenance & Custodial Technician is responsible for the overall cleanliness and maintenance of the Kennedy Emergency Shelter. This position will report to the Assistant Director of Operations and assist with maintenance contractors working at the facility and keep a running maintenance request log and work closely with Fairfax Counties Facilities Maintenance Division who regularly services the facility.

How you will contribute:

• Perform daily cleaning to the facilitiesincluding:removal of trash vacuuming/sweeping floors mopping as necessary wiping all surfaces including windowswindow sills and furniture as well asdisinfectall bathrooms.

• Restock all supplies such as paper towels toilet papergarbage canliners air freshener hand soaps etc.

• Properly care for all cleaning equipment (washing mopheads andremoving dust and debris from floor cleaning equipment).

• Serve as point of contact for contractors and vendors related to facilities management

• Performgroundsmaintenance such as picking up trash cleaning trash receptacles removing debris etc.

• Assistin repair and installation of furnishings and equipment as requested andmaintaininga working knowledge of how appliances and equipmentoperateand when they need servicing.

• Assistin troubleshooting and reporting maintenance requests

• Assist Director of Shelter Operations in ensuring the facilitys inclement weather and emergency response plan is current (Including tracking fire drillsetc)

• Knowledge of Microsoft (email calendar drive docsetc) as a part of theday to daywork requirements

• SafelyoperateShelter Houses Vehicles

• Exemplify the Shelter House core values (iCARE) Inclusivity Collaboration Accountability Respect and Empowerment

About You:

Required:

• High school diploma or GED

• Valid Drivers License

• Willingness to work evenings and weekends when needed Preferred:

• 1 year of custodial experience

Physical Requirements:

• Annual TB Test isrequired

• Ability to sit or stand forlong periods

• Ability to lift items weighing 10-20 pounds

Benefits:

• Medical Dental & Vision Insurance

• 401K contributions with a 4% employer match

• 13 Paid Holidays 2 Floating Holidays and the opportunity to take your Birthday Off

• Two Semi-Annual Team Building Events

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Shelter House is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. All employment-related decisions will be made and carried out without regard to race color religion national origin ancestry citizenship age (over 40) sex marital status pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity veteran status disability unrelated to the individuals ability to perform his or her job or any other legally protected status. Shelter House will also provide reasonable accommodations to pregnant and qualified employees with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their job and to employees with respect to their observance of their religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Any job applicant or employee who would like or needs an accommodation may request an accommodation by contacting the Human Resources department.

Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy:

Drug-Free Workplace: Shelter House is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon compliance with our Drug-Free Workplace Policy which prohibits the unlawful manufacture sale distribution dispensation possession or use of controlled substances or marijuana in the workplace. Additionally all subcontracts and purchase orders over $10000 must include provisions ensuring a drug-free workplace.

Required Experience:

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