Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Director of Facilities and Operations, the Operations & Facilities Specialist will be responsible for assisting with the maintenance and upkeep of Annenberg PetSpace and Annenberg Genspace.
ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS: The list that follows is not intended to be comprehensive; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of the position. Incumbents may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks
Assist in maintaining the facilities and grounds of PetSpace and Genspace in accordance with lease provisions and the elevated standards of all Annenberg projects.
Help assess and perform building interior repairs, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing and IT/AV in accordance with appropriate building codes, lease restrictions and environment requirements
Monitor and ensure proper function of equipment and vehicles, assure maintenance of appropriate equipment/vehicle records and logs, including repairs, regular maintenance
Respond and/or complete facility requests in a satisfactory and timely manner.
Additional Internal point of contact for event set up, execution and break down as communicated via work orders and other event communications as directed by the Facilities & Operations Manager.
Assist in ensuring a safe and clean facility for both guests, staff, and animals of the building.
Assist in custodial needs for facility, including but not limited to: Floor maintenance, window-cleaning, restrooms, and all areas dealing with animals and pets in providing a safe and healthy atmosphere for the animals and for visitors in accordance with operational best practices
Perform outdoor maintenance in compliance with lease provisions, including mowing, weeding, sweeping and leaf blowing
In coordination with the Director of Facilities and Operations, Assist in security protocols such as the creation and administration of badges and occasionally checking cameras according to requests.
Perform preventative maintenance on a variety of equipment, including the interior and exterior of the building, human and animal systems.
Communicate and work collaboratively with all team members in a manner that exemplifies positivity and the Annenberg touch.
Related duties as assigned
Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or hands on experience in the field: building operations and facilities maintenance.
Up to 1 year of experience in a facilities, maintenance, or operations role (internship, volunteer, or part-time work accepted).
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to prioritize and manage several projects simultaneously, coordinate necessary workflow; update and chase delegated tasks to ensure progress to deadlines
Advanced knowledge of building maintenance, renovation practices and methods,
A plus if you have basic knowledge of OSHA requirements and standards.
A plus if you have basic knowledge of building systems such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC and landscaping.
Valid CA Driver’s License with a clean driving record
High degree of problem-solving and decision-making ability
A self-starter who can work independently with little or no supervision
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and selected software/databases, including programs related to facilities/building maintenance.
Effective written and oral communication skills with ability to compose routine correspondence
An individual who can contribute to the culture of respect for all individuals and animals
Commitment to, and passion for, the mission of Wallis Annenberg Legacy Foundation.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear, stoop, bend, squat, kneel, grasp grip, put fingers together firmly and reach above and below shoulder level and lift, push or pull 100 pounds, repetitively use hands to operate computers; flex the neck upward and downward; twist the neck and the waist. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK CONDITIONS: Standard office environment with exposure to environmental conditions that include working near animals and children. WALF’s LLC’s will be open on weekends, evenings and holidays and may need on- site support during these times.
Benefits and Perks:
100% paid medical insurance, dental and vision for employee + family.
Life and disability insurance
Employer contribution to FSA
We also offer a 403(b) retirement plan with 10% company contribution after 1 year of employment.
Vacation & sick days.
Company paid holidays.
Annual Professional development allowance.
Opportunity for an annual performance bonus (discretionary and not guaranteed).
Gym membership.
Free Pet adoption.
Generous retail discount.
The organization invests in employee well-being through wellness initiatives and meaningful celebrations
Wallis Annenberg Legacy Foundation, PetSpace, is a company that respects the uniqueness of each employee and offers everyone the means to find their place and thrive. We promote initiatives aimed at supporting professional equality for everyone. We strive to go above and beyond purely symbolic measures by building a culture focused on meaningful strategies aimed at creating an inclusive workforce.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact us at Recruiting@walf.org.
