PT Facilities Assistant

Essential Functions

• Perform simple repairs (e.g., changing light bulbs, fixing minor leaks, and unclogging sinks) and report more complex issues to the Facilities Manager.
• Collaborate with Maintenance Technician to support essential home repairs.
• Move, set up, and break down furniture and equipment for meetings, events, and office reconfigurations.
• Maintain cleanliness in outdoor areas, including leaf removal, pool skimming, and trash removal.
• Restock restroom and office supplies, monitor inventory levels, and notify management when it's time to order items.
• Accept deliveries, transport packages between properties and warehouses, and assist with outgoing shipments as needed.
• Monitor waste and recycling bins, dispose of waste materials appropriately, and keep waste areas clean and orderly.
• Reporting any needed repairs, low stock items, and facilities maintenance needs in a timely fashion.
• Assist with new property installations on an as-needed basis (hang and mount art, decor, window treatments, mirrors, light fixtures, etc.).
• Stock and maintain the company tool kit.
• Assume emergency on-call duty, when assigned.
• Assist with special projects, as assigned.

Requisites

• Must have a valid driver’s license, an upstanding driving record, and access to their own dependable truck and/or van (not a sedan).
• Lives in close or commutable proximity to New Orleans (within 30 minutes).
• Prior experience with basic carpentry: feels comfortable repairing a broken bed support beam, can build a basic floating shelf, can repair a screen door.
• One to two years prior experience with basic facilities maintenance: can perform non-specialized tasks and knows when a professional should be called.
• Able to comfortably lift 50 lbs and climb a ladder.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a big plus, but not a firm requirement.
• Any kind of maintenance experience is a plus, but not a firm requirement.

Schedule & Compensation

The Facilities Assistant is a part-time hourly role based in New Orleans, LA. The work schedule is variable and is based on business needs. Weekend availability is required.