Facilities Specialist

SUMMARY Overview of the position

Perform general janitorial and/or custodian duties. Responsible for the overall care of building, carrying out cleaning, maintenance, and shipping duties. Works with Safety and Security Lead to ensure all safety regulations are being followed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintain the clean and sanitized condition of restrooms, lobby, seating areas, kitchens, common gathering areas, and conference rooms. Cleaning techniques may include sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, vacuuming, and wiping of surfaces. 
• Make frequent checks in all restrooms and print areas to make sure they are well stocked. 
• Empty trash, recycling, and garbage containers, and dispose of all items in the proper waste dumpsters. 
• Perform and document routine inspection and maintenance activities.
• Carry out heavy cleansing tasks and special projects.
• Promptly report any equipment, fixture, or area of the venue in need of repair or maintenance to supervisor. Assist in the preparation of work orders as needed. 
• Maintain full inventory of cleaning supplies.
• Distribution of mail, UPS, and FedEx packages
• Ability to learn and operate FedEx system.
• Immediately responds to facility emergencies.

INTERACTION 

This position will interact closely with the Director of Human Resources, Company staff members and external parties.

EDUCATION/YEARS EXPERIENCE 

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1 year + janitor or custodial experience
• Ability to operate pallet jack, forklift and /or reach truck is a plus.

REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

• Knowledge of and the ability to apply commonly used facilities maintenance service and repairs and janitorial concepts, practices, and procedures including but not limited to the use of chemicals and sanitation disposal.
• Ability to operate various equipment in a safe and efficient manner (i.e. forklift, pallet jack or dolly).
• Ability to perform routine/minor building repairs.
• Professional demeanor; team player.  Ability to interface with internal and external parties at all levels.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple, high priority projects with keen attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple, high priority projects with keen attention to detail. 
• Integrity and ability to work independently.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.