Facilities Associate - Washington, United States - Martha's Table

Description

Job Description

Facilities Associate

Martha's Table requires all team members and classroom volunteers to have completed a COVID-19 primary series and received one booster dose. Team members who are not yet eligible for a booster must submit proof of their booster vaccination within 2 months of receiving their final primary series dose or an original monovalent booster vaccine to .

Martha's Table will consider waiving the vaccination requirement for:

• Team members who object in good faith and in writing, pursuant to procedures established by the City Administrator or his or her designee, that the employee's vaccination would violate their sincerely held religious beliefs; and
• Team members who have obtained and submitted written certification from a physician or other licensed health professional who may order an immunization, that being vaccinated for COVID-19 is medically inadvisable because of the employee's medical condition.

Team members who believe they qualify for either exemption must submit a request for a waiver along with appropriate documentation to support their request to

Martha's Table is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants who are unable to be vaccinated for religious or medical reasons should contact Human Resources ) as soon as possible to engage in the interactive process and explore what, if any, reasonable accommodations Martha's Table is able to offer.

ABOUT MARTHA'S TABLE

At Martha's Table (MT), we believe that every Washingtonian deserves the opportunity to thrive. For over forty years, we have worked to support strong children, strong families, and strong communities by increasing access to quality education, health and wellness, and family resources.

Together, we are "One MT." This means we work across all three of our locations to support our shared mission. In all that we do, we exemplify our four core values of respect, compassion, teamwork, and accountability. These values -- and our commitment to "white glove service" -- guide how we engage with the communities we stand alongside and how we work together as a team. When you come to Martha's Table -- as a guest or as a team member -- you are valued and you deserve our very best.

In order to be the best version of MT, we are deeply committed to equitable practices. We apply the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in providing programming and services; in creating our Board; in partnerships and procurement; and in hiring, training, and advancing our team members.

We invest in our team members' personal and professional goals through our "STEP" program, which includes tuition for continuing education, certifications, and professional development; funding to unlock financially held transcripts; and flexible leave options.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Facilities Associate reports to the Office Operations Coordinator and works directly with them to ensure all office operations activities are running smoothly. The Facilities Associate is an integral part of the facilities team and serves as the day to day point of contact for all facilities repair requests and ensures all areas at the office are kept organized, tidy and free of hazards.

POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interfaces with neighbors, visitors, and other guests in a courteous and professional manner.
• Works with the Manager of Office Operations to ensure facilities meet OSSE regulations and standards 100% of the time. Walks the building grounds, and playgrounds each day to ensure that a safe, clean and high-quality environment is maintained and in compliance with OSSE requirements.
• Produces and maintains daily documentation of walkthroughs in a manner that meets the standards of our DC and federal regulators, ensuring that key collaborators have access to documentation and that issues are communicated immediately.
• Maintains all areas organized and free of hazards to ensure the facilities meet the highest quality standards (daily at the Commons and weekly at the Macroft and Outfitter)s.
• Observes, reviews, analysis processes to identify inefficiencies and areas where improvement could be made.
• Assists with the management of the onsite and off-site storage facilities.
• Maintains an up to date inventory of facility furniture and equipment.
• Reviews and responds to facility requests through the ticketing system in the FreshDesk platform in an agreed-upon time frame and in coordination with the Horning Brothers Building Engineer and Office Operations Coordinator.
• Assists with simple office equipment/ building repairs.
• Completes all assigned preventive maintenance work in the office.
• Assists with the organization and maintenance of the common spaces (storage rooms, living rooms, partner rooms, etc.)
• Is responsible for the setup and breakdown of special events as requested.
• Assists with simple furniture assembly.
• Assists in transporting supplies and materials between organization all MT locations (Commons, Outfitters and Maycroft) as needed.
• Assists the Office Operations Coordinator with a fleet of vehicles, including preventative maintenance scheduling and execution, emergency maintenance, compliance, and more.
• Assists the office operations team with fire drills, evacuations, lockdowns and participates on the emergency preparedness team planning.
• Provides support with the execution of all team meetings and anchor events.
• Attend at least 2 anchor events annually.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Commitment to Martha's Table's mission and core values of compassion, respect, teamwork, and accountability
• Embodies and serves as a model for "white glove service" and our organization's core values.

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to provide excellent customer service
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate effectively with staff, volunteers, and community groups.
• Must be comfortable working with Word and Excel, Google applications and Adobe Acrobat
• Experience with the use of office equipment, i.e. fax, scanner, photocopiers, etc.
• Must be highly organized
• Ability to work with deadlines and multitask.
• Ability to work under stress
• Possess a positive attitude
• Must be a quick learner
• Bilingual in English/Spanish, preferred but not required
  
• Handyman experience highly preferred
• Passion and commitment for social justice is preferred
• Non-profit experience preferred

EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma/GED required. Associate degree preferred, but not required
• One year of experience working in an office environment preferred
• Previous experience providing handyman support preferred
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

This position requires the completion of a satisfactory background check. Martha's Table provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.