Facilities Assistant

Making Opportunity Count

Job Description

BASIC FUNCTION: Overall maintenance of facilities throughout the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Report to Director of Facilities daily for instruction and scheduling
  • Perform duties such as, but not limited to:
  • Electrical repairs to appliances, circuits and fixtures
  • Plumbing repairs to water and sewage systems, including plumbing fixtures and cleaning of stoppages
  • Carpentry repairs to structural and framing and finish work
  • Replacement of flooring, glass, screens
  • Repair broken locks or doors, dry walling
  • Painting, both interior and exterior
  • Light repair of roofing, concrete and masonry
  • Garden/yard upkeep such as mowing lawns, collecting trash, etc.
  • Replace light bulbs, HVAC filters, batteries, etc.
  • Check control panels and system functions to help identify issues
  • Check functionality of safety systems (e.g. fire alarms, CO detectors, emergency lighting)
  • Inspect and troubleshoot equipment and systems such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, etc. Assisted by/assisting a professional in the field as necessary
  • Collaborate with workers and other professionals during repairs, installs and other projects as necessary
  • Use and maintenance of small engines
  • Other duties as assigned within scope of position


QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Must have acceptable Background Record Check
  • Valid MA driver’s license and reliable transportation, with ability to travel within the facilities throughout the day as needed
  • Must have acceptable MA Driver’s record
  • Basic knowledge of HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems
  • Basic knowledge of carpentry, mounting, installations, and repair of common building systems and structures
  • Experience and able to use hand tools, electrical tools, and yard machinery (e.g. lawnmower, snow blower, leaf blower, string trimmer, etc.)
  • Ability to read technical manuals and drawings
  • Ability to climb and work from a ladder, while practicing proper safety
  • Display strong written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills
  • Must be dependable, organized and self-motivated
  • Must be able to bend, twist, stoop, lift items and/or equipment, either on own or with the assistance of other lifting/moving equipment


RACIAL AND ETHNIC MINORITIES ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. MOC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. MOC IS COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY IN THE WORKFORCE.