Facilities Associate

Time Type: Full time

Posted: 10 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: JR0000188

OPPORTUNITY

Under the direct supervision of the Facilities Manager, the Facilities Associate is responsible for providing on-site facility services and day-to-day maintenance for Green Dot’s schools in Los Angeles, CA. Major job responsibilities include maintaining safe and working facilities for our students, employees, and visitors, repairing and fixing building and furniture related issues, managing custodial staff, and coordinating with external vendors.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide facility- and maintenance-related services for all Green Dot schools as assigned.
2. Respond to facilities requests in a timely manner using the maintenance work order system; work orders are accurately inputted, scheduled, closed, and tracked with superb communication to requestor.
3. Proactively identify facilities maintenance needs.
4. Ensure custodial staff is maintaining a clean and safe environment.
5. Ensure school staff are adhering to facilities safety per local and state code requirements and general best practices (extension cords, storage, etc.).
6. Travel between all Green Dot school sites as needed.
7. Be willing and able to work overtime, Saturdays, and Sundays (as needed) in order to serve Green Dot Los Angeles schools.
8. Have the ability to respond to any facility-related emergency 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
9. Work cooperatively and effectively with faculty and staff, without direct supervision on some assigned projects.
10. Willing and able to assume additional tasks as directed by the Facilities Manager and/or the Director of Facilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. High school diploma or general education degree (GED); trade certification/licensing is a plus.
2. Skills and knowledge to perform facility maintenance activities and light repair, including (but not limited to) those for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical, plumbing, furniture repair, lock repair, drywall, painting/plastering, carpet, and roofs.
3. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral).
4. Basic computer skills.
5. At least 3 years of experience in the area of facility maintenance, including the routine use of power tools.
6. Able to bend, squat, kneel, and lift at least 50 lbs.
7. Able to climb and balance upon ladders 6.0 feet tall or less.
8. Handle a variety of tasks at one time.
9. Complete assigned tasks and projects in a timely and effective manner.
10. Exercise discretion in the dissemination of information.
11. Access to a personal vehicle in good working order, a valid Driver's License, and a clean driving record, as well as proof of auto insurance is required.
12. Dependable, have a sense of humor, and a rock-solid commitment to Green Dot’s mission and the communities we serve.
13. Will need to pass a TB test and background check at time of offer.
14. Will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (submission of proof of vaccination will be required).

COMPENSATION

The starting hourly rate range for this position is $22.74 - $24.56 based on education. In addition, Green Dot offers one of the most robust and comprehensive benefits packages in the industry (for both you and your dependents):

• PPO, EPO, and HMO choices for medical, dental, and vision coverage - including a 100% employer-paid option.
• Employee Assistance Program (100% employer-paid).
• Life and AD&D Insurance (100% employer-paid).
• Optional Term Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% employer-paid).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health and dependent care).
• Wellness programs and resources.
• Financial planning/coaching access.
• California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) participation, with both employee and employer contributions.
• Optional non-matching 401(k) plan.
• Hourly rate increase for earning an Associate degree/Trade certification and/or Bachelor degree/Trade license (post-hire).
• Annual hourly rate increase.
• Annual ‘perfect attendance’ bonus.
• Tuition reimbursement for pre-approved, job-related coursework/workshops.
• Approved family care and/or medical leave (unpaid).

Green Dot also offers generous paid time off for an overall work-life balance, while giving employees the opportunity to impact a growing, mission-driven organization that is committed to the success of all students:

• 5 days of personal illness and injury leave during years 1-3 of service (10 days during years 4-6 and 15 days beyond 6 years of service).
• 21 days of paid time off during our Fall, Winter, and Spring breaks (which include the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s holidays), as well as an additional 6 annual paid holidays.
• 3-5 days of paid bereavement leave (if needed).

*Subject to change.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted and we hire on a rolling basis. We are looking to fill this opening as soon as possible.

Green Dot Public Schools has embedded a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens in our organizational culture, as well as in our educational and talent practices. We are committed to hiring those who reflect the diversity of our communities, and we recruit, employ, support, compensate, and promote employees, without regard to their actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, gender, parental status, age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, citizenship, immigration status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local law. Please note that Green Dot Public Schools California is unable to sponsor any applicant for a temporary or permanent U.S employment-based visa, nor hire any applicant currently holding a temporary U.S. employment-based visa.