Facilities and Cleaning Staff Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El Wynnewood, PA Job Details Full-time From $17 an hour 19 hours ago Qualifications Equipment repair Outdoor work experience Writing skills In-person customer service High school diploma or GED Time management Full Job Description Temple Beth Hillel - Beth El is a vibrant synagogue in the Main Line suburbs of Philadelphia. Our Facilities Staff enables the day to day operations of our building, ensuring that meetings and events are set up appropriately, managing the technical requirements of programs, and ensuring that the building and grounds are clean. The facilities staff interacts regularly with our members and visitors and needs to be customer centric with a can do attitude. The position requires excellent customer service skills, a positive attitude, attention to detail, good time management skills, computer know-how and initiative. The facilities team reports directly to the Facilities Director and works closely with the Executive Director.

Hours Hiring For:

Approximately 20 hours a week with potential for additional hours based on activity during peak times of the year. Activity or programming is defined as afternoons / evenings and weekends.

Facilities Set Up:

• Sets up and tears down chairs, tables and equipment in auditoriums, meeting rooms and classrooms; prepares rooms for use by students, congregants and staff
• Clears snow from entrances and walkways
• Picks up and delivers supplies and materials to rooms
• Opens and closes synagogue building according to security procedures General Maintenance Troubleshoots minor maintenance problems involving electrical, structural, plumbing, and equipment repair or replacement.

Performs preventive building maintenance duties, caulks windows and doors, repairs and replaces broken windows. Performs routine plumbing repairs such as unstopping toilets, sinks or urinals, fixing water leaks, leaking faucets, and water fountains. Performs routine electrical repairs such as changing light bulbs or fluorescent lamps and assists in repairing ballast and light fixtures. Purchases supplies, equipment, and materials necessary to complete projects. Assembles and moves furniture, hangs pictures and bulletin boards, makes name plates, moves and sets up tables and chairs. Repairs and replaces door knobs or locks, repairs door closures, patches holes in walls. Paints interior and exterior walls.

General Cleaning:

• Cleans and disinfects classrooms, hallways, bathrooms, stairways, administrative offices, meeting rooms, sanctuary and auditoriums
• Uses brooms, mops and floor equipment to sweep and mop floors.
• Vacuums rugs and carpets
• Dusts furniture and equipment
• Empties wastebaskets
• Replenishes bathroom and classroom supplies
• Provides assistance to staff and guests
• Operate machines to wax floors and clean carpets.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the grounds outside of building Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of trades related to building maintenance and repair.

Knowledge of a variety of building maintenance procedures and techniques. Knowledge of machinery, equipment, and tools necessary for the maintenance and repair of public buildings. Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions. Skill in reading and following blueprints and assembly instructions. Skills in following safety practices and recognizing hazards. Skill in using hand and power tools. Needs computer knowledge to connect computer and projector and to run presentations from the computer. Need to be able to work with our sound system to manage the needs of the individual programs. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with congregants and vendors. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work involves moderate to heavy work in all types of weather. There is frequent need to stand, stoop, walk, reach high up, lift heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) and perform other similar actions during the course of the workday.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or GED and one (1) year building maintenance experience, or any equivalent combination of training and experience. TBH-BE is an equal opportunity employer for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, ancestry, veteran or any other legally-protected group status. Apply by sending a resume and cover letter to Ms. Jane E.

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Full-time Pay:

From $17.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person