Program Assistant- Maintenance

OVERVIEW

The Program Assistant will support the Field Office by maintaining the facilities. This staff member is responsible for completing routine maintenance, undertaking repairs and tackling a range of other practical tasks. The successful candidate must be committed to immigration and human rights issues and be able to conduct advocacy, education, and other outreach activities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Detect and report the need for major maintenance repairs;
• Regularly check community spaces to identify issues with trash, safety, or broken equipment; 
• Performing maintenance and light repairs; and
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must have a valid driver's license, insurance, clean driving record and personal transportation;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to organize, prioritize, and work independently as well as in collaboration with others is required;
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with providers, vendors, and clients of diverse backgrounds;
• Must have dedication to human rights of refugees, immigrants, asylum seekers, and displaced people; and
• Good sense of humor and pleasant, diplomatic manner is desired.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity.
• Use of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands.
• Occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, domestic partnership status, marital status, physical or mental disability, AIDS/HIV status, age, political affiliation, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.