Facilities Maintenance Specialist

About Community Action House
Since its founding in 1969, Community Action House has been the focal point of community efforts to provide critical support and pathways out of poverty for our neighbors in need. Our community-powered work takes a client-centric approach that meets people wherever they are at and offers services that enhance ownership and agency. Our work is organized in three interconnected areas: Food Access, Resource Navigation, and Financial Wellness. Welcome, excellence, and collaboration are some of our core values. Learn more at www.communityactionhouse.org.
In October 2021, we launched our new ‘Food Club & Opportunity Hub’ to expand efficient, impactful healthy food assistance with the on-site integration of other pathway programs. More recently, we announced a partnership with Dwelling Place to help address the affordable housing crisis here in Holland. In July 2023, we publicly launched our expansion of Lakeshore Food Rescue (www.lakeshorefoodrescue.org).
Organizational budget: $9M-10M (inclusive of $5M in-kind support)Agency Size: 60-70 staff and 2,300+ annual volunteers
Our ValuesWho we are. Who we aspire to be. What drives us. What unites us. Learn more, here!- Radically Welcoming- Guest-Centered- Lead with Kindness- Curiosity-Driven- Always Improving- Collaborative by Design- Contagious Commitment- One Team
 

Position Details 

Position Type: part-time, regular, 20 hours per week Overtime Status: Non-exempt Reports To: Manager, Logistics and Facilities Direct Reports: None Department:  Business Operations Primary Location: Food Club & Opportunity Hub
Compensation & Benefits: $19.27 - $21.20/hour  

Summary

The Facilities Associate, Maintenance is responsible for maintaining the functionality of the organization's physical spaces at our various locations in Holland, MI. This role involves performing routine maintenance tasks, responding to repair requests, and ensuring the overall upkeep of the facilities. The Facilities Associate, Maintenance will primarily work independently, but while coordinating and collaborating closely with the Logistics & Facilities team and other departments to support the daily operations of the organization. 

Responsibilities & Essential Duties

• Attend to the commercial maintenance needs at Community Action House properties and partner site locations.

• Conduct regular inspections of the facilities to identify and address maintenance needs.

• Complete minor repairs and maintenance including but not limited to: repairing wall damage, painting, replacing ceiling tiles, floor maintenance.

• Perform regular maintenance of the facilities, including but not limited to: cleaning internal spaces, lawn maintenance, snow removal and salting.

• Maintain inventory of maintenance supplies (fuel, salt, paint) and equipment (tools and equipment, requesting reorder as necessary).

• Coordinate with external contractors for maintenance and repair work, as needed.

• Lead volunteers assisting with facilities projects as necessary.

• When needed as additional support, perform daily cleaning of offices, kitchen, break rooms, restrooms and common areas of facilities.

• Assist with setup and teardown of furniture and equipment for meetings, events, and as needed.

• Other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General Direction: Receives broad guidance and direction and has some autonomy in decision-making and flexibility in determining how to achieve goals. Supervisor provides support and resources as needed but may not be directly involved in day-to-day decision-making or task assignments.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Informal Supervisor: Does not have formal people leading (supervisory) responsibilities. May influence others based on their expertise or relationships; lead projects with other teammates; and/or provide guidance or mentoring to other colleagues. 

Education & Experience

• 2+ years of relevant experience required 

• No supervisory experience required

• Some college required. Bachelor's Degree preferred.; or in place