Background

Since 1976, St. Joseph Center has been meeting the needs of low-income and homeless individuals and families in Venice, Santa Monica, Mar Vista, and surrounding communities.  The Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community organization that assists people without regard for religious affiliation or lack thereof through comprehensive case management and integrated social service programs.  The Center enjoys broad-based community support as well as a sponsored relationship with its founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet.  St. Joseph Center serves approximately 6,000 individuals annually.

Brief Description of Principal Activities

Multifaceted intervention, prevention, and education services are carried out at four sites on the Westside of Los Angeles.  St. Joseph Center’s integrated programs provide clients with concentrated and coordinated access to services according to the nature of their needs.

Job Summary

The OPERATIONS/FACILITITES ASSISTANT serves as a team member with several social service professional and paraprofessional staff ensuring the delivery of quality care for contracted agencies as well as adhering to the mission of St. Joseph Center.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Operations/Facilities Assistant’s key areas of responsibility include: 

Key Areas of Responsibility:

Under the supervision of the Operations Manager, the Operations/Facilities Assistant provides general maintenance support for facilities at various St. Joseph Center sites.

Essential Duties:

• Responds to work orders and facility requests in a timely and efficient manner.
• Completes minor repairs and preventative maintenance tasks.
• Assembles equipment and furnishings and provides assistance with the construction of small projects.
• Fills in for pick-up and delivery team members.
• Loads and unloads items at multiple St. Joseph sites.
• Supports security staff as directed.
• Assists Security and Operations staff with site-related emergencies.
• Provides staff support for special events.
• Oversees timely maintenance of agency vehicles and provides minor mechanical repairs when appropriate.  

Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed are designed to provide typical examples of the work performed; not all duties and responsibilities assigned are included here, nor is it expected that all similar positions will be assigned every duty and responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must be highly motivated and a self-starter. 
• Must have the ability to communicate with and relate to a diverse group of people including clients, community, and other staff. 
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Must be able to lift 40-50 pounds.
• Must have basic knowledge of plumbing, carpentry, painting and other building maintenance tasks.
• Must be able to use power and hand tools.
• Must have basic diagnostic and minor repair knowledge of auto mechanics.
• The position requires an ability to work flexible hours including some early mornings and evenings.

Experience:

• Two years of experience in building maintenance.

Education:

• High School Diploma

Direct Reports:

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Computer Skills:

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and widely supported internet browsers.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:

• Valid California Class C Driver License.
• Valid automobile liability insurance.

Status: Full-Time/Non-Exempt 

Salary: DOE

Employment with St. Joseph Center is contingent on completion of satisfactory background check.

For consideration, please submit cover letter and resume. St. Joseph Center is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. All applicants for employment are invited to voluntarily self-identify their gender, race, ethnicity, and veteran status, by completing the EEO Information. Providing your EEO Information is voluntary and refusal to self-identify will not subject applicants to any adverse treatment. Similarly, applicants who do self-identify will not be subject to any adverse treatment based on the information they provide.

St. Joseph center invites you to review the current "EEO is The Law" poster as part of the application process. A link to the current poster is located here.

 https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf