Part-Time Van Driver

About the PJCC:

For more than 75 years, the Peninsula Jewish Community Center (PJCC) has worked to inspire a sense of community in San Mateo County, with over 37,000 Jewish residents. Situated between San Francisco and Palo Alto, the PJCC is among the top 10 JCCs in North America. With a 12-acre home in Foster City, the PJCC’s goal is to provide programs and services that reinforce the values and traditions the Jewish community embraces, while serving the broader community as well.

The PJCC’s Mission is that: We positively impact people’s lives, fostering belonging and meaningful connections with a diverse community, grounded in Jewish values and traditions.

Overview of the Role:

Make a meaningful difference each day! The Part-Time Driver Union position will support the PJCC’s Get Up & Go Transportation Service, which provides non-driving seniors with free rides to medical appointments, shopping, and other errands in San Mateo County, as well as to programs at the PJCC. It is an exciting opportunity for a caring, experienced driver who enjoys interacting with older adults. This individual will drive PJCC-owned vehicles which include minivans, minibuses, and transit vans.

Hours: Primarily weekdays during regular business hours

20 hours per week, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM (hours will shift some weeks, other schedules will be considered)

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Drives van from the PJCC, on pre-arranged routes in San Mateo County, to and from people's homes and designated pick-up and drop-off points.
• Determines the most practical driving route & follows a prepared schedule.
• Arrives at pick-up and drop-off points on time.
• Provides assistance to disabled passengers into and out of the vehicle.
• Operate wheelchair ramp and secures passenger’s wheelchair to restraining devices to stabilize wheelchair during trip.
• Must always be reachable by cell phone during shift.
• Cleans and services vehicles with fuel, lubricants, and accessories.
• Follows PJCC and insurance company's protocol on a daily basis and when an accident occurs involving a PJCC vehicle.
• Able to offer positive and professional service to diverse populations and personalities.

Physical Demands:

• Remain stationary
• Frequently stand for long periods of time during events
• Move within your work area
• Operate a computer and office productivity machinery
• Communicate across a variety of mediums
• Frequently transport items up to 25 lbs.
• Occasionally lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. While performing the duties of this job, the work environment can be noisy, and you may be working in close proximity with others. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as phones, computers and printers. You will have access to the restroom, copy room and break room facilities.

PJCC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer-Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability

Qualifications & Skills:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and six plus months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook or be able to learn this platform quickly
• California Class B Driver’s License a plus