Facilities Maintenance at Chicanos Por La Causa – Phoenix, Arizona

CPLC De Colores is looking for a Facilities Support Partner to join the team! CPLC De Colores provides a safe, secure place for families to heal from the traumatizing effects of domestic violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking. Shelter and community-based services meet survivors where they are to help them discover their strengths and regain their freedom. To learn more about CPLC De Colores, visit cplc.org/programs/domestic-violence.

This is a very physical position - please read the entire job description to ensure ability to meet the demands of this position.

POSITION SUMMARY
Facilities Support Partner performs activities related to the daily maintenance and other needs of DeColores shelter and community-based centers. The support partner takes the lead in responding to fires and facilities emergencies, and is responsible for:

• scheduling and taking vehicles for regular or other maintenance
• in and out wash of vehicles
• daily donation pickups as the main driver
• special assignment maintenance
• assisting with maintenance of all storage
• transporting all large bulk of trash to dumpster
• indoors and outdoors heavy duty maintenance
• assembly of and replacement of furniture and equipment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must maintain a valid Driver’s License
  • Must be able to drive large, refrigerated vehicle or large cargo vehicle for donation pickups
• Maintain a valid and unexpired Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Maintain an active Food Handler’s Card
• Able to obtain a CPR certificate
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
• Able to provide on-the-spot support with any maintenance needs
• Able to work with clients who have experienced domestic violence
• Experience working in a residential facility preferred
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Position Requirements:
This position is both a mobile and a sedentary position with periods of intense physical activity and is performed mostly standing and moving around the facility. Positions typical in nature require regular walking, standing, climbing stairs/ladders for high places, bending, reaching, holding, grasping, and turning objects. Must be comfortable using a variety of tools and driving delivery trucks.

This position requires regular lifting, moving and carrying up to 50+ pounds. Must be able to provide on-the-spot support with any heavy lifting such as being able to move and lift furniture and other heavy items.

Travel/Driving:
Local travel will be necessary to successfully fulfill the duties of this position between shelter and community-based facilities. Candidate must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and auto insurance. Technology will be utilized to minimize travel whenever feasible.