Job Summary
Under direction of the Facilities Manager, this position helps with all aspects of the Facility Department. Pick- up and delivery of donated items and help with housing set-up of newly arriving refugees, storing and tracking inventory, upkeep of agency vehicles, properties and landscape. Special event and training set up and tear down duties as well as helping during events when asked. Facilitate all agency deliveries as specified in the agency shipping and receiving procedure.
Key Responsibilities
- Service Center physical building upkeep and landscaping upkeep of the property
- Retrieve and log messages from donation voicemail. Call donors and schedule pickup of donation items within 24 hours of original message
- Selection, delivery, and set-up of Catholic Charities’ client’s households, including furniture, and personal need items
- Prepares household/personal need items for delivery as needed; unpack, organize and shelve donations and purchased items as they come in while maintaining accurate, balanced inventory records
- Pick up / Deliver furniture and other household items from multiple locations by loading on and off agency vehicles
- Assist with the daily operation and calls to the appropriate service vendors as needed for copy/print/postage machines
- Assess the quality of the donor’s items to be donated and make the decision to accept or reject
- Assist with agency vehicle preventative maintenance, the upkeep of physical buildings and landscaping
- Operates vehicles and may perform or schedule vehicle maintenance
- Maintain clean, safe, and organized storage area and work environment. Ensure agency vehicles are kept clean and properly maintained
- Timely documentation of all services provided using agency checklists and forms
- Attend and actively participate in agency and program meetings, conferences, in-services and other meetings deemed appropriate
- Supervise General Facilities/Housing Set-up Workers. Includes training, as well as planning and directing tasks
- Data entry for housing set-ups
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience: Prefer experience in physical building upkeep, landscaping, warehouse inventory control, loading and unloading trucks.
- Required Licenses, Certifications, and Training: Possession of a valid chauffeur driver’s license and appropriate auto insurance. Must maintain a good driving record within agency standards.
Personal Attributes Anticipated
- Mission-Driven: Demonstrates a deep commitment to the mission and values of Catholic Charities of Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton Counties, and incorporates them into daily work
- Collaborative Team Player: Thrives in a team environment, contributing positively and working effectively with others to achieve shared goals
- Solution-Oriented Problem Solver: Proactively identifies challenges and develops practical, innovative solutions to address them
- Culturally Sensitive: Demonstrates awareness and respect for the cultural diversity of both colleagues and clients, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment
- Integrity: Upholds a strong moral character, consistently doing what is right, and responsibly using time and resources to serve the organization’s mission
Work Environment & Physical Demands
- This position is on-site and may not be eligible for remote work
- Attendance at occasional meetings or events outside regular business hours is required
- The role involves working with sensitive or potentially traumatic information and direct interaction with individuals or families in crisis
- Physical requirements include frequent use of hands for handling objects, tools, or controls; talking, bending, squatting, twisting, climbing, kneeling, reaching, and occasionally lifting or carrying up to 30 pounds
- Vision requirements include close-up work, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus
- The work environment may involve varying degrees of physical discomfort and occasional loud noise
- Occasional driving, potentially with Clients, during the workday may be needed for operational purposes
- Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions
Comments:
This job description is intended to outline the essential functions, general supplementary tasks, and key requirements for successful performance in this role. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Additional tasks may be assigned, and management reserves the right to modify duties as needed.
