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Facilities Maintenance Assistant

Description:
ABOUT HARMONY HOUSE Harmony House provides shelter, advocacy, and education to domestic violence survivors. In addition to our emergency shelter, prevention education, and outreach programs, Harmony House partners with the Springfield and Republic Police Departments and the Greene County Family Justice Center to support domestic violence victims as early as possible in multiple locations. We believe robust, wrap-around support services have the most impact on victims long-term, helping them to break the cycle of domestic violence for themselves and their families. JOB SUMMARY: The Facilities Maintenance Assistant reports directly to the Facilities & Security Coordinator. The Facilities Maintenance Assistant is responsible for janitorial and lawn maintenance duties, as well as general maintenance at the direction of the Facilities & Security Coordinator. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: • Maintains general cleanliness of shelter common areas and public areas of building, such as the main lobby through implementation of a regular cleaning schedule • Maintains cleanliness of the exterior of campus, specifically picking up trash and debris on a consistent basis and removing snow/ice when needed • Conducts general lawn maintenance of all areas through implementation of a summer schedule to include mowing/trimming • Provides preventive maintenance and repair services at the direction of the Facilities & Security Coordinator • Regularly communicates maintenance and repair issues to the Facilities & Security Coordinator • Enters repairs and maintenance activities into the online maintenance log • Ensures maintenance log information is correct and up-to-date • Assist outside vendors as directed by supervisor • Pick up supplies from local vendors as requested by supervisor • Follows all safety / security procedures • Maintains a clean and organized workspace • All other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications:
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES: • Must be able to work flexible hours as necessary • The ability to work effectively with staff, residents and volunteers • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and identify issues • Positive attitude and ability to be flexible EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • High school diploma or equivalent required. Technical certification(s) a plus • Previous janitorial, lawn care and/or maintenance experience PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: • Performs bending, squatting, crawl, sorting, kneeling, and reaching to ground level and overhead as required for tasks as retrieving files • Ability to lift, grasp, carry, balance, crawl, push, or pull up to 25 pounds. On a non-routine basis, employee should be able to lift a 50 lb. load • Ability to climb stairs while carrying objects up to 25 pounds in weight • Must be able to climb a ladder and inspect roofs • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, hand eye coordination and ability to adjust focus • Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information / ideas and respond quickly to sounds • Must be able to traverse the property and facility to diagnose building issues, plan and perform repairs • Must be able to hold and grip objects • Must be physically able to perform repairs OTHER: 1. MUST have a current / valid driver’s license and current / valid motor vehicle liability insurance. Harmony House does NOT provide insurance coverage for the employee’s liability while using personal autos on agency business. 2. MUST pass criminal background checks. 3. MUST pass a 5 panel drug test which include marijuana.

To Apply:
www.myharmonyhouse.org or through Indeed

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