Facilities Associate

About the role

The Facilities Associate plays a crucial role in ensuring that Green Dot’s schools in Los Angeles are safe, clean, and functioning optimally. This position involves providing facility and maintenance-related services, responding to requests, and ensuring compliance with local and state codes.

Responsibilities

• Provide facility- and maintenance-related services for all Green Dot schools as assigned
• Respond to facilities requests in a timely manner using the maintenance work order system; work orders are accurately inputted, scheduled, closed and tracked with superb communication to requestor
• Proactively identify facilities maintenance needs
• Ensure custodial staff is maintaining a clean and safe environment
• Able to work overtime, Saturdays and Sundays (as needed) in order to serve Green Dot Los Angeles schools
• Able to respond to any facility-related emergency 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Work cooperatively and effectively with faculty and staff, without direct supervision on some assigned projects
• Able to assume additional tasks as directed by the Facilities Manager and/or the Director of Facilities

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); trade certification/licensing is a plus
• Skills and knowledge to perform facility maintenance activities and light repair, including (but not limited to) those for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical, plumbing, furniture repair, lock repair, drywall, painting/plastering, carpet, and roofs
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)
• Basic computer skills
• At least 3 years of experience in the area of facility maintenance, including the routine use of power tools
• Able to bend, squat, kneel, and the ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Able to climb and balance upon ladders 6.0 feet tall, or less
• Can handle a variety of tasks at one time
• Can complete assigned tasks and projects in a timely and effective manner
• Can exercise discretion in the dissemination of information
• Have access to a personal vehicle in good working order, a valid Driver's License and a clean driving record, as well as proof of auto insurance is required
• Dependable, have a sense of humor and a rock-solid commitment to Green Dot’s mission and the communities we serve
• Will need to pass a TB test and background check at time of offer

Job Requirements

• Work Hours: Consistent attendance during scheduled hours, as flexibility is limited by classroom or operational requirements
• Physical Requirements: Certain physical abilities, such as interacting with prospective families, traveling across Los Angeles County, walking or standing for long periods or moving through various parts of the school
• Social Requirements: Extensive interaction with students, colleagues, and members of the public
• On-Site Presence: Regular, in-person attendance to meet the needs of students, staff, and the school environment

Compensation

The starting hourly rate range for this position is $23.19 - $25.05 based on education. In addition, Green Dot offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• PPO, EPO and HMO choices for medical, dental and vision - including a 100% employee-only paid option; multiple tiers available for purchase at a reduced cost for dependents
• Employee Assistance Program (100% employer-paid)
• Life and AD&D Insurance (100% employer-paid)
• Optional Term Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% employer-paid)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health and dependent care)
• Wellness programs and resources
• Financial planning/coaching access
• California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) participation, with both employee and employer contributions
• Optional non-matching 401(k) plan
• Hourly rate increase for earning an Associate degree/Trade certification and/or Bachelor degree/Trade license (post-hire)
• Annual hourly rate increase*
• Annual ‘perfect attendance’ bonus*
• Tuition reimbursement for pre-approved, job-related coursework/workshops
• Approved family care and/or medical leave (unpaid)

Application Procedure

Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted and we hire on a rolling basis. We are looking to fill this opening as soon as possible.