Facilities Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc. is one of the largest human services providers in California that operates a variety of programs to serve the poor and strives to find permanent solutions to crisis situations by offering clients the tools and resources needed to achieve greater self-reliance and stability in their lives.

Good Shepherd Center for Homeless Women and Children is seeking a hands-on, Full Time Facilities Specialist to manage three (3) shelters to include performing plumbing, electrical, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and construction projects.

• Maintenance of all mechanical systems including plumbing, electrical, heating and air conditioning functions
• Manage the upkeep of equipment and supplies to meet health and safety standards
• Inspect buildings’ structures to determine the need for repairs or renovation.
• Collaborating with building owners and upper management on budgeting for facilities needs
• Ensuring proper security measures for the workplace, including collaborating with security system vendors.
• Plan and coordinate all installations (telecommunications, heat, electricity etc.) and refurbishments
• Installs, maintains, and repairs machinery, equipment, physical structures, pipe and electrical systems in shelters
• Assembles and maintains plumbing systems, and repairs and replaces gauges, valves, faucets, washers, and related equipment.
• Inspects and tests all machinery and equipment for proper functioning on a regular basis.
• Dismantles defective machinery and equipment to inspect, determine the reason for equipment failure, making adjustments and / or installs new or ordered parts.
• Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery to keep them in top operating order.
• Light construction, painting, and similar maintenance activities as needed.
• Repairs and maintains physical structure of establishment, inside and outside.
• Assists safety coordinator in identifying any unsafe building conditions and suggests effective remedies.
• Responsible for working with tools, ladders, and maintenance supplies.
• Must wear protective safety equipment, including (at a minimum) closed-toed shoes, belted pants when appropriate.

Qualifications :

Catholic Charities offers a wide range of employee benefits to support the total wellness of its employees. Our competitive package provides the flexibility to select the benefits that best meets the employee’s needs. Benefits are effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.