Facilities Associate at Wayside Waifs Inc – Kansas City, Missouri

SALARY: $19.00+ depending on experience

POSITION SUMMARY

Support the Facilities Team at Wayside Waifs by providing preventative maintenance and repair to the Organization’s buildings, grounds, vehicles and equipment. Assist the Facilities Team by proactively and efficiently maintaining the physical plant of Wayside Waifs, as directed by the Facilities Manager. Assist Pet Memorial Services department with tasks as needed and transport deceased pets from area veterinary clinics to Wayside Waifs for cremation.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Perform minor repairs to Wayside Waifs’ plant and equipment including, but not limited to:
• Plumbing
• Electrical
• HVAC
• Filter changes and coil cleaning
• Scheduling and/or performing light automotive maintenance
• Gutter cleaning
• Assist Pet Memorial Services department including, but not limited to:
• Mowing grass
• Weed-eating
• Snow removal
• Digging/preparing pet grave sites
• Setting headstones
• General upkeep of the cemetery
• Transport of deceased animals

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Essential Functions/Key Competencies

• Must demonstrate initiative, sound judgement, logical reasoning, and problem-solving skills
• Have the ability to work under pressure at times
• Must possess a positive attitude and good customer service skills
• Must be able to lift 75 lbs. to waist height
• Must be flexible and available to work some evenings, weekends, or holidays if necessary
• Be able to work with exposure to outside weather conditions
• Required to report to work to clear the parking lot and sidewalks when the shelter is closed due to inclement weather conditions
• Significant amount of kneeling and standing during a typical day, exposure to animals, animal smells, and airborne particles
• Exposure to animal waste
• Current driver's license and clean driving record required; the use of Wayside vehicles is required

Education/Experience

• High School degree or GED equivalent
• Prior maintenance experience preferred

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Working indoors, in animal shelter spaces, and working outdoors, traveling when required, in year-round weather conditions. Use of a computer, keyboard, telephone, and office equipment. Potential exposure to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high. Will frequently be working around and exposed to a variety of animals.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the Facilities Associate’s position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management may assign additional duties as needed.