Facilities Assistant

Job Overview: VietAID seeks a committed Facilities Assistant to work with the Facilities Manager on the daily safety, general maintenance, and space usage of our community center building. This is a full-time position and will report directly to the Facilities Manager.

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The Vietnamese American Initiative for Development (VietAID) was founded in 1994 by community leaders and residents who believed that a community development corporation would provide comprehensive economic development programs and services to alleviate poverty and advance civic participation in the Fields Corner Vietnamese community of Dorchester. VietAID’s programs include an accredited bilingual preschool, out-of-school time youth development, drop-in day program for older adults and affordable housing creation and preservation. VietAID manages a growing portfolio of deeply affordable housing units across Fields Corner and Dorchester. 

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VietAID developed and operates the Vietnamese American Community Center (VACC). VACC serves as a place for the community to come together and take part in or learn about programs that can help them improve their health, education, financial well-being, and more. VietAID is just one of several community organizations that operates out of the VACC. On any given day, as many as 300 children, youth, and adults access services in the building.

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Responsibilities and Duties:

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• Assist with contracts and service providers for functions such as cleaning, parking, security, and technology
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• Staff special events and programming, which include evenings and weekends
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• Assist with community center space rentals for external vendors
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• Ensure that basic facilities are well-maintained and conduct proactive maintenance
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• Work with the Facilities Manager to ensure that facilities meet compliance standards and government regulations
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• Ensure employee and facility safety
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• Assist with any renovations, refurbishments, and building projects
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• Assist with receiving deliveries related to programming and building needs
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• Complete other tasks and projects related to the job, as needed
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Qualifications and Skills:We will consider exceptional candidates who demonstrate a strong combination of the specific qualifications and skills described below. 

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• Minimum two or more years of building and/or facilities experience
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• Ability to manage multiple timelines and reporting processes
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• Proficient with MS Office Suite and Google Suite
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• Experience working as part of a team delivering coordinated services
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• Ability to climb ladder and make basic repairs
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• Ability to lift 50 lbs
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• Ability to project manage as necessary
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• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and priorities
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• Ability to work in a fast paced, multi-cultural environment
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• Ability to work evenings and weekends
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• Bilingual in Vietnamese and English
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• Demonstrated diplomacy, sense of humor and grace towards others
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Location: All work will be on-site at the community center

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Compensation: The salary range for this position is $23-$25/hr, 35-40 hours a week and is commensurate with experience. 

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Please submit your cover letter and resume to jobs@vietaid.org and lori@vietaid.org with the subject line Facilities Assistant - Applicant. This position is opened until filled. No phone inquiries. Interviews will be in person. 

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As an EOE/AA employer, VietAID will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, genetic information, veteran or disability status or any other factor prohibited by law.