Maintenance Assistant

Company: Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
Location: Duquesne
Posted on: May 31, 2025

Job Description:

At Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, we're committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our organization grows and succeeds when all members of the community, where we live and serve, have a seat at the table to help us ensure all of our neighbors have enough to eat. We invite candidates from all diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to race, gender, sexual orientation, abilities, etc., to join our team.Job Summary: --Maintain a safe, clean and orderly facility to ensure the efficient operation of the Food Bank. Assist in maintaining safe and properly functioning vehicles, equipment and building.--Responsibilities:--Maintain a rodent/pest free environment including setting and checking traps and spot-checking product to ensure safe and sanitary operation of the Food Bank. ----Maintain the grounds around the Food Bank facility, including snow removal and lawn carePerform trash and litter removal to the outside portion of the facilityPerform cleaning functions inside the facility, including using electric-riding and walk-behind floor sweepers and scrubbersMaintain and make repairs to the building by monitoring all systems and structures.--Perform preventative maintenance on all material handling equipmentPerform preventative maintenance on all Food Bank staff vehicles that are not a part of the lease programPerform daily janitorial tasks such as, but not limited to, cleaning restrooms, emptying trash, mopping floors while using the proper equipment and suppliesMaintain up-to-date records to ensure compliance with regulations of the Food Bank, including daily temperature reports for freezers and refrigeration and warehouseComplete and submit daily check lists of activitiesAssist in preparing for meetings and conferences. ----Assist with set up and breakdown of rooms for special events/functions.--Diagnose problems with equipment that is reported as damaged or not functioning properly and if necessary, make recommendations for outsourcing of repairsAs directed by Maintenance Manager or Operations Director provide assistance to all Food Bank staff that have requests that are maintenance relatedAssist with moving of furniture to various locations in the facilityInteract with outside contractors that are at the facility doing repairs or preventative maintenance on systemsEnsure that all areas of the Food Bank are safe, clean and in proper working orderAble to operate scissor and boom liftsOther duties as assignedQualifications:--High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 1 - 3 years related experience and/or training--Knowledge of and experience in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, heating and refrigeration systems ----Knowledge of and experience in vehicle and equipment mechanics --Ability to perform general contracting tasks--Ability to operate and repair warehouse equipment--Ability to stand and walk for a minimum of 8 hours--Ability to climb a ladder and work safely for an extended period--Ability to work independently ----Ability to bend and lift and carry up to 50 lbs--Must be able to use power and hand tools, warehouse equipment such as a dolly, pump jack, power jack, forklift, and custodial equipment (electric floor sweeper, electric floor scrubber)--Must be able to operate automatic and standard transmission vehicles. --Valid drivers' license--Good communication and customer service skillsAct 33 & 34 clearanceCompensation details: 44100-51900 Yearly SalaryPI2bcc6d290d6a-25660-37773017

Keywords: Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, Altoona , Maintenance Assistant, Professions , Duquesne, Pennsylvania