Facilities Assistant

Description

Purpose, Vision, and Value Statement

The Tacoma Rescue Mission (TRM) is a faith-based nonprofit organization whose mission is to offer God’s help, hope, and healing to our neighbors in need. We are proud to have served the Tacoma and Pierce County communities since 1912. For over 100 years we have continued to serve in the name of Christ, while emphasizing the dignity of each person who enters our doors. We value the needs of our immediate community, and continually adapt to the changing needs of those who come to us for help.

We strive to cultivate a culture built on love and truth, where our integrity is never compromised. Our services and programs are continually measured for efficiency and effectiveness, are committed to quality, and operate through a trauma-informed, person-first, and grace-based approach.

Job Purpose

Performs preventative and general maintenance on all TRM grounds and facilities, and assists  with keeping the properties safe and in good repair 

Tacoma Rescue Mission Competencies

Client Relationships and Interactions: Connect clients, volunteers, donors, team members, and guests to the mission and vision of The Tacoma Rescue Mission and its programs. Establish rapport and build relationships through effective communication, making all feel understood and valued. Assess needs and share appropriate resources, boosting client confidence in The Tacoma Rescue Mission and its team members.

Creativity and Expansion: Cultivate an environment that constantly seeks growth and adaptation, enhancing services offered. Research and develop new insights and strategies that improve Mission functionality and performance. Embrace the unknown and uncharted territory, pushing limits to increase skill, knowledge, and resources.

Leadership and Culture: Champions the Tacoma Rescue Mission’s core values and pillars, ensuring a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Creates a platform that empowers those within the Mission and the community to establish and take ownership of a culture founded on team, trust, and truth.

Professionalism: Carries the current knowledge and operational skills required to perform well, utilizing best practices and demonstrates the desire to grow professionally. Helps create a safe space for Team Members to hold others accountable for behavior and performance, empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Setting the standard of quality, providing staff with feedback, coaching, guidance, and support.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

•  Performs building maintenance, repairs, and inspections for properties owned and/or  leased by TRM.  • Prepares vacated apartments for new tenant occupancy. 
•  Ensures the beautification and safety of TRM properties through lawn and grounds  maintenance.  
• Completes and documents work requests in a timely manner.
•  Interacts with clients, donors, businesses, volunteers, and interns.  
•  Performs other duties as assigned to support others and ensure an efficient and  effective work environment 

Working Conditions

 Varied; travel required between locations; may be required to be outdoors in inclement  weather and/or work irregular hours; interact with people from various backgrounds. Operates  small equipment with dexterity. On-call duties as requested. 

Schedule & Work Location

Schedule:

Monday-Friday 7:30am to 4pm

Primary Location of Work:

Office is at Adams Street Family Campus. Work performed frequently at all TRM sites.

Requirements

Qualifications

•  Experience in facility maintenance or construction preferred.  
•  Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn new skills. 
•  Ability to operate with dexterity tools and machinery including but not limited to: hand tools, power tools, mower, truck with hydraulic tail gate, and forklift. 
• Ability to work with diverse populations, demonstrating compassionate understanding.  
•  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment using effective and thoughtful interactions and communication. 
•  Clear and effective written, verbal, and electronic communication.  
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and organizational skills.  
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs. 
• Basic