Facility Assistant

Volunteers of America Northern California and Northern Nevada

Facility Assistant delivering compassionate, professional service to low-income tenants at The Village on Sage Street in Reno. Ensuring safety and quality service in housing operations.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeReno • Nevada • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $21 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong communication skills and the ability to assess and respond to the needs of diverse tenant populations. Capable of maintaining safety and security while providing supportive interactions and performing necessary maintenance tasks.

Highest-signal resume keywords

CPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCrisis De-escalationTenant AssessmentComputer Skills

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Hard Skills

HousekeepingJanitorial TasksClerical DutiesSafety ChecksStatistical Reporting

Soft Skills

Supportive InteractionFlexibilityCommunicationTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

CPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationTB Testing

Industry Keywords

Senior CareCrisis ManagementTenant SupportSafety and SecurityNon-judgmental Service

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

responsible for assuring quality service in a safe, non-judgmental manner to all tenants
supportive interaction with tenants and team members
assessment of tenants’ needs
supporting the safety and integrity of all tenants
performance of all work duties as required
explain program rules and regulations to tenants and facilitate tenants’ observance of the rules
provide “awake” shift coverage and maintain grounds security at all times
conduct hourly safety and security checks during designated periods
de-escalate a crisis before it develops and respond to the problem appropriately
maintain daily reports to provide statistical information
perform housekeeping, janitorial, and other maintenance tasks as needed
respond to all tenant questions and concerns
perform clerical duties on shift
maintain clear, thorough, routine communication with all tenants

Requirements

What you’ll need

demonstrated ability to communicate and comprehend oral and written instructions
general knowledge of issues and challenges unique to seniors, lower economic-status individuals, minorities, and persons with disabilities
flexibility to work irregular hours and be willing to function as a team member
computer skills required
Requires CPR and First Aid training within ninety (90) days of employment, re-certification as necessary, and TB testing annually

Benefits

Comp & perks

paid holidays
vacation
sick pay
health insurance
dental insurance
vision insurance
life insurance
short-term disability insurance coverage