Conference & Facilities Support

Role :                           Conference & Facilities Support
Job Title:                     Facilities Specialist 
Classification :            Full-time, Non-exempt          
Reports to :                 Director, Facilities & Plant Management
Company:                   DePelchin Family Services
Location :                    Houston, TX

Position Description :
The Facility and Plant Management department is looking for an individual to join our Maintenance team.  In this role you will coordinate and provide equipment and facility set-up for meetings, conferences, and special events; provide customer service to building patrons; monitor facility usage and ensure conformance with policies and procedures; perform facility maintenance and cleaning; and perform related work. 
This is a hands-on facilities support position, not a specialized audiovisual or IT technical position. Basic assistance with audiovisual equipment may be required occasionally; however, advanced AV knowledge, technical troubleshooting, and equipment repair experience are not required.

Primary Responsibilities:
- Coordinate timely and accurate meeting set-ups and breakdowns in conference rooms center and all other meeting areas with little direction.
- Works with staff requesting meeting space to ensure appropriate equipment and layout.
- Recommend alternatives and necessary changes to ensure proper use of space and equipment to conduct a successful meeting request.
- Coordinate audio visual requests for meetings and conferences held in conference room center.
- Coordinate with IT department for proper use of computer equipment.
- Provide assistance as needed with audiovisual (AV) equipment setup, operation, and basic troubleshooting as needed, coordinating with the Information Technology Department for technical support and equipment-related issues.
- Assist with deliveries and pickups both on and off the property and provides support to mail room and bulk mail outs.
- Assists with daily work orders and daily, weekly, and monthly inspections of building equipment, grounds, and vehicles.
- Carry a cell phone to respond to various calls regarding maintenance and conference room issues.
- Responsible for maintaining a safe work area to ensure the safety of self and others.
- Provides support with all special projects as directed.
- Custodial duties include janitorial tasks as required.
Required Qualifications :
- High School Diploma or GED.
- One year experience in basic building maintenance.
- One year experience with audio video equipment and maintenance.
- Must have valid Texas driver license.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
- Knowledge of Facility Safety and Maintenance practices.
- Knowledge of area vendors and their products and/or services.
- Adept at staying organized while executing multiple projects.
- Ability to interact with professionals and staff from a variety of disciplines with a service orientation.
- Basic Microsoft Outlook and Word skills.
Work Conditions :
- Environment: Indoor and Outdoor
- Range of Schedule:  Mon – Fri, 5:00 am to 8:00 pm
- Travel: Local (Drives DePelchin vehicles for DePelchin business) Must have valid Texas Driver License.

DePelchin is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace.

DePelchin is committed to selecting and employing the best and most qualified person available for each job opening without unlawful discrimination of any kind. Additionally, DePelchin is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), marital or parental status, veteran status, religion, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, or political affiliation.