Facilities & Maintenance Specialist

Position:                      Facilities & Maintenance Specialist

Team Lead:                 Transitional Housing Manager

Classification:             Non-Exempt, Part-time

Salary & Benefits:       $25-$28 starting salary, DOE

•  $250 a year wellness benefit  

• Simple IRA, 3%, matched savings after three months 

• $25 % discount at the Attic

• 16-20 hours weekly, flexible on days and hours

  
  

Job Description:

The Facilities Support position provides hands-on support across our Shelter, Transitional Housing, and various organization properties. This role is responsible for light maintenance and repairs, preparing apartments for new clients, assisting with client move-ins and move-outs, and ensuring properties are clean, safe, and ready for use. The position works closely with the Transitional Housing Manager to coordinate housing transitions and address property needs as they arise. This is a flexible, hands-on role requiring good communication, organization, reliability, and a willingness to help wherever needed.

Schedule:

16-20 hours weekly, flexible on days and hours

Qualifications: 

·         Reliable, dependable, and able to work independently.

·        Basic knowledge of light maintenance and repairs, including minor plumbing, electrical, painting, drywall, furniture assembly, and general upkeep.

·        Ability to safely use common hand and power tools.

·        Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

·        Comfortable working directly with clients and maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.

·        Ability to communicate effectively and work closely with the Transitional Housing Manager and other staff.

·         Ability to move heavy and bulky items.

·         Valid driver’s license.

·        Criminal Background check required.

·        Bilingual (Spanish-English) people encouraged to apply.

Specific Duties: 

·        Perform routine maintenance and repairs at the shelter, transitional housing units, and other organizational properties.

·        Complete minor repairs such as patching drywall, painting, replacing fixtures, assembling furniture, and addressing basic plumbing and maintenance needs.

·        Work closely with the Transitional Housing Manager to coordinate client move-ins and move-outs.

·        Prepare apartments for new clients by assembling furniture, stocking necessary supplies, and ensuring the unit is safe and ready for occupancy.

·        Assist with moving furniture

·        Respond to maintenance requests and determine when a repair can be completed in-house or requires a qualified contractor.

·        Maintain tools, equipment, vehicles, and maintenance supplies in an organized and safe manner.

·        Assist with property clean-up, seasonal maintenance, snow removal, landscaping, and other general property needs as appropriate.

·        Help maintain safe, welcoming, and functional environments for shelter and transitional housing clients.

·        Communicate property concerns, safety issues, and completed work to the appropriate supervisor.

·        Maintain professional boundaries and respectful communication when working with clients.

·        Assist with special projects, property improvements, and other facilities-related tasks as needed.

·        Follow all organizational policies and procedures, including safety, confidentiality, and client-service expectations.

 To Apply:

Send cover letter, resume to careers@theadvocatesorg.org

Policy on Hiring Clients:

The Advocates strictly prohibits the hiring of individuals who have received services, including case management and financial assistance, within the last two years. This policy aims to maintain ethical standards and prevent potential dual relationships. We believe it is essential for individuals to focus on personal healing before considering employment with our organization. All hiring decisions are subject to compliance with this eligibility criterion.

The mission of The Advocates is to teach people of all ages how to build and maintain healthy relationships. We accomplish this through education, shelter and support services. We envision a compassionate community, free from emotional and physical abuse.

The Advocates is committed to creating a workplace that welcomes diverse backgrounds and perspectives. The Advocates maintains a strong policy of equal employment opportunity and seeks to achieve equal opportunity for all staff members and applicants as articulated by federal, state and local laws.  All aspects of employment will be governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, Veteran status, political affiliation, or any other basis prohibited by law. All decisions made with respect to recruiting, hiring, promotions, benefits, pay and dismissal for all job classifications will be based on individual qualifications related to the requirements of the position.  Additionally, The Advocates makes reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities unless it would be an undue hardship.

The Advocates is an equal opportunity employer and service provider.