Facilities Assistant Per-diem

Covenant House New Jersey; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Covenant House New Jersey is seeking a Facilities Assistant II to provide maintenance services for multiple properties. This on-call per diem position requires handling routine repairs, inventory control, and assisting with maintenance requests.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, valid driver's license, and 1-2 years of related experience. The role involves physical tasks, including lifting heavy objects, and may require working outside normal hours for events.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Valid driver's license with an insurable driving record is necessary.
• 1-2 years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle routine maintenance and repairs of various properties.
• Assist with maintaining inventory control of tools and supplies.
• Perform minor vehicle maintenance and inspections.

Skills

Physical stamina

Basic maintenance skills

Inventory control

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Powered tools

Non-powered tools

Job description

Overview

Job Description: The Facilities Assistant II provides services related to maintaining and repair for several Covenant House properties.

Responsibilities

• Handles routine maintenance and repairs of equipment and physical plant of several Covenant House NJ properties.
• Serves as part of the Facilities team responsible for assisting with maintaining all agency buildings, equipment and inventory.
• Assists with maintenance requests process
• Assists with Snow removal
• Assists with inventory control and accountability of all equipment and supplies throughout multiple sites.
• Maintains inventory count of supplies and equipment.
• Assists in handling the shipping and receiving of purchased items.
• Safely and properly handles all agency property including tools and equipment.
• Assists housekeeping with heavy lifting, equipment cleaning and maintenance of closets, tools and equipment.
• Handles minor vehicle maintenance including weekly review of each vehicle as by the established maintenance checklist.
• Transports agency vehicles for repair, service and cleaning.
• Assists with fundraising event set up, delivery and disassembling. Event assistance may be conducted outside normal work hours.
• Operation of powered and non-powered tools.
• Follows all safety procedures.
• Carries out other duties as assigned.
• Required to check emails daily
• Required to attend Child Protection and other annual Mandatory training
• May be required to work occasional weekends
• All other duties assigned by management staff

This position is an on-call Per-diem as needed position. We are hiring multiple people to work available day shifts. Applicants may be needed to work afternoon or night events when needed.

Hourly rate: $18.71

Required Experience

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license with insurable driving record
• 1-2 years of related experience
• Ability to perform physical tasks related to the position including lifting heavy objects up to 50 pounds
• Travel with company vehicle throughout Northern New Jersey