Part Time Building Attendant

Action Housing, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

ACTION-Housing, Inc. in Pittsburgh seeks a Building Attendant to provide front desk coverage, cleaning, and resident support at 24-hour sites for adults at risk of homelessness.

You will help keep buildings safe and welcoming, handle mail, phone calls, and access control, and assist during emergencies. This role requires flexibility across evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays, and prior security/janitorial experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and comfortable working in a human services environment.
• Ability to manage issues outside of typical customer service scenarios.
• Must be able to walk multiple flights of stairs and lift/move trash containers and packages.
• Basic computer skills for logging incidents and managing security footage.
• Previous experience in security, janitorial work, or supportive housing preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible full-time schedule across multiple shifts in a 24-hour facility.
• Flexibility to switch between cleaning, resident support and front desk responsibilities throughout the shift.

Responsibilities

• Provide front desk coverage and resident support.
• Monitor and secure building entrances.
• Distribute resident mail and answer phones.
• Use computer systems to view and save security footage.
• Respond to incidents and complete reports.
• Assist residents with lockouts and building access cards.
• Perform cleaning and maintenance rounds.
• Receive deliveries and assist in emergencies.

Skills

Compassion

Customer service

Issue resolution

Stair climbing

Basic computer skills

Security experience

Flexible schedule

Multitasking

Job description

Join us in serving the communities and residents of Western Pennsylvania

For nearly 65 years, ACTION-Housing has been a leader in developing and managing affordable housing and operates a wide range of social service programs throughout Western Pennsylvania.

Our mission is to empower people to build more secure and self-sufficient lives through the provision of decent, affordable housing, essential supportive services, asset building programs, and educational and employment opportunities.

ACTION-Housing is proud to offer competitive wages and benefits packages, along with career advancement opportunities. Join the 100+ staff members and you, too, can make a positive difference in the lives of Western Pennsylvania residents who are in most need.

Listed below are current open positions with ACTION-Housing, Inc.

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Job Id:336

# of Openings:1

As Pittsburgh’s largest non-profit developer, ACTION-Housing exists to help people improve their lives by offering quality, affordable housing. We pride ourselves on helping all of our clients to achieve more self-sufficient lives. Since 1957, we’ve assisted a wide array of populations throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania, focusing on those generally underserved by traditional services including senior citizens, veterans, individuals with physical and/or intellectual disabilities, individuals on the autism spectrum, and youths who have aged out of foster care.

JOB SUMMARY

Provide front desk coverage, cleaning, and resident support at sites for adults at risk of homelessness. The Building Attendant ensures the buildings remain safe, clean, and welcoming for residents, staff, and visitors.

These are 24-hour facilities, and applicants must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Monitoring and securing building entrances.
• Distributing resident mail and answering phones.
• Using computer systems to view and save security footage.
• Respond to and de-escalate resident issues; complete incident reports.
• Assist residents with lockouts and building access cards.
• Perform regular cleaning and maintenance rounds:
  • Clean restrooms, lobby, community rooms, and hallways.
  • Sweep, mop, and restock supplies.
  • Remove trash from floors and place bins outside for pickup.
• Receive and stock building deliveries.
• Assist in emergencies, including fire alarm evacuations and resetting panels.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE

• Must be compassionate and comfortable working in a human services environment.
• Ability to manage issues outside of typical customer service scenarios.
• Must be able to walk multiple flights of stairs and lift/move trash containers and packages.
• Basic computer skills for logging incidents and managing security footage.
• Previous experience in security, janitorial work, or supportive housing preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible full-time schedule across multiple shifts in a 24-hour facility.
• Flexibility to switch between cleaning, resident support and front desk responsibilities throughout the shift.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Physical strength to manipulate light to medium weight materials weighing 10 to 15 pounds on a regular basis

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

ACTION-Housing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

As Pittsburgh’s largest non-profit developer, ACTION-Housing exists to help people improve their lives by offering quality, affordable housing. We pride ourselves on helping all of our clients to achieve more self-sufficient lives. Since 1957, we’ve assisted a wide array of populations throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania, focusing on those generally underserved by traditional services including senior citizens, veterans, individuals with physical and/or intellectual disabilities, individuals on the autism spectrum, and youths who have aged out of foster care.

JOB SUMMARY

Provide front desk coverage, cleaning, and resident support at sites for adults at risk of homelessness. The Building Attendant ensures the buildings remain safe, clean, and welcoming for residents, staff, and visitors.

These are 24-hour facilities, and applicants must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide front desk coverage, including:
  • Monitoring and securing building entrances.
  • Signing visitors in/out during visiting hours.
  • Distributing resident mail and answering phones.
  • Using computer systems to view and save security footage.
• Respond to and de-escalate resident issues; complete incident reports.
• Assist residents with lockouts and building access cards.
• Perform regular cleaning and maintenance rounds:
  • Clean restrooms, lobby, community rooms, and hallways.
  • Sweep, mop, and restock supplies.
  • Remove trash from floors and place bins outside for pickup.
• Receive and stock building deliveries.
• Assist in emergencies, including fire alarm evacuations and resetting panels.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE

• Must be compassionate and comfortable working in a human services environment.
• Ability to manage issues outside of typical customer service scenarios.
• Must be able to walk multiple flights of stairs and lift/move trash containers and packages.
• Basic computer skills for logging incidents and managing security footage.
• Previous experience in security, janitorial work, or supportive housing preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible full-time schedule across multiple shifts in a 24-hour facility.
• Flexibility to switch between cleaning, resident support and front desk responsibilities throughout the shift.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Physical strength to manipulate light to medium weight materials weighing 10 to 15 pounds on a regular basis

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

ACTION-Housing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.