Facilities Support Specialist

General Summary

The On-Call Facilities Support Specialist provides as-needed support for the maintenance, cleanliness, safety, and appearance of Meals on Wheels People facilities and grounds. The position performs general facility maintenance and minor repairs, janitorial services, groundskeeping, and other facility projects based on operational needs.

Work is performed independently as assigned in offices, common areas, storage areas, grounds, and other non-production facility spaces.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Facility Maintenance and Repairs

• Perform general building maintenance and minor repairs, including painting, installing racks and fixtures, fixing faucets, replacing tiles, and other work that does not require a licensed trade.
• Identify facility maintenance and repair needs and report concerns to Supervisor.
• Assist with facility projects, furniture and equipment moves, setup, organization, and other physical projects.
• Maintain tools, equipment, supplies, and work areas in a clean and organized condition.
• Follow applicable safety procedures when performing maintenance work.

Janitorial and Cleaning

• Clean offices, restrooms, common areas, and other assigned spaces, including floors, surfaces, fixtures, furniture, and waste receptacles.
• Maintain entrances, parking lots, garbage enclosures, and other exterior areas free of litter and debris.
• Maintain cleaning supplies and equipment and safely handle cleaning products and waste.
• Secure facilities when assigned, including locking doors, closing windows, and setting alarms.
• Follow applicable health and safety procedures when performing cleaning duties.

Grounds and Exterior Maintenance

• Perform routine grounds maintenance, including mowing, trimming, edging, weeding, pruning, planting, mulching, and seasonal cleanup.
• Maintain lawns, plants, shrubs, trees, and other landscaped areas as needed.
• Operate and maintain landscaping tools and equipment, including mowers, trimmers, and blowers.
• Remove leaves, litter, and debris from grounds and exterior areas.
• Follow applicable safety procedures while performing groundskeeping work.

General Responsibilities

• Respond to on-call facility needs and projects as assigned.
• Work independently, prioritize assignments, and communicate facility, equipment, repair, or safety concerns.
• Follow Meals on Wheels People policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Support Meals on Wheels People’s mission, vision, values, and strategic plan.
• Perform other related duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Knowledge

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Basic knowledge of building maintenance, landscaping, and janitorial practices, tools, and equipment.
• Relevant maintenance training or certifications preferred.

Skills, Abilities & Experience

• Previous experience in general maintenance, landscaping, janitorial work, or a related field preferred.
• Ability to safely operate tools and equipment used for maintenance, landscaping, and cleaning.
• Strong problem-solving, organization, time-management, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Reliable and able to work independently with minimal supervision and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with others.

Any satisfactory combination of experience, training, and/or education that demonstrates the ability to perform the work may substitute for the qualifications listed above.

Working Conditions / Physical Demands

• Work is performed indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and frequently bend, reach, stoop, kneel, push, pull, carry, and perform repetitive movements.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds, and maneuver bulky items.
• Ability to climb ladders and work in high locations.
• Ability to safely operate maintenance, cleaning, and landscaping tools and equipment and work with associated cleaning agents, chemicals, and landscaping products.
• Ability to safely perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must successfully complete Meals on Wheels People pre-employment screening requirements.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise; employment in this job is an “at-will” employment relationship.