• Potter League for Animals

Job Description

JOB TITLE

Facilities Technician

DEPARTMENT

Operations

CLASSIFICATION

Full time, hourly, non-exempt

REPORTS TO

Facilities Manager

SUPERVISES

There are no direct reports for this position.

DATE

July 28, 2025

JOB PURPOSE

The facilities technician is primarily responsible for maintaining the high level of facility cleanliness that the Potter League’s patrons have come to expect. The facilities technician will achieve this by performing a wide variety of custodial tasks. This position works across all Potter League facilities and includes light groundskeeping such as lawn mowing, weed and leaf removal, and clearing and salting walkways in winter weather. The accountabilities listed below are completed on a routine daily, weekly, and monthly schedule. Not all tasks are performed every day. A valid State of Rhode Island drivers license is required for this position.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

· Ensure all bathrooms are clean and well stocked.

· Vacuum carpeted areas of offices.

· Empty trashcans throughout the facilities.

· Sweep and mop floors in non-animal areas.

· Clean glass, ensuring fingerprints and smudges are removed.

· Remove all cobwebs, dust, and grime from air vents throughout the facilities, including animal kennels and housing spaces.

· Assist facilities manager with projects at all properties as needed.

· Mow lawns, remove weeds and leaves, and clear snow and salt walkways as needed.

· Remove trash and debris from throughout Potter League properties.

· Washes and cleans the interior and exterior of Potter League vehicles.

· Assist with special event preparation both on and off site as needed.

Uses Potter League vehicles to transport equipment, supplies, and animals.

· Follow all safety guidelines to ensure a safe work environment.

· Can work enthusiastically and cooperatively with all departments.

· Adheres to all Code of Conduct Standards.

· Other duties as requested.

Success Factors

· There are many ways to learn, grow, and excel professionally. We understand this when we review candidates and consider the broad experiences of each applicant. We want to get to know the person behind the application and the unique strengths they will bring to the role. The individual who will thrive in this position:

· Is proud of their individuality and uniqueness and embraces that of others.

· Has the ability to communicate professionally and articulately verbally, in writing, and through body language.

· Can prioritize duties, perform multiple tasks at one time, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

· Has experience working in a commercial cleaning environment.

· Has a basic understanding of OSHA rules related to physical plant, equipment, and chemical safety.

· Can operate various job-related equipment, including a hose system, ladders, a weed trimmer, a riding lawn
mower, snowblower, hand trucks, and carts.

· Can lift a minimum of 50lbs.

EMPLOYMENT DISCLAIMER: This job description is not a contract - management reserves the right to change its contents at any time. This organization complies with the guidelines set forth in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era. This organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Interested parties may apply here.