Custodial Assistant; Shift

Do you enjoy staying active, fixing things, keeping spaces organized, and being the person everyone can count on to make things run smoothly? Are you someone who takes pride in creating clean, safe, and welcoming environments for others? If so, we would love to have you join our team!

At Our House, every role makes a direct impact on the families and communities we serve. We are looking for a dependable, hardworking, and team-oriented Facilities Assistant who is ready to jump in, support daily operations, and help keep our facilities running at their very best. No two days are the same, and that is part of what makes this role exciting!

The Facilities Assistant supports the overall cleanliness, safety, and functionality of the facility by performing daily janitorial tasks and light maintenance duties. This role ensures that all work spaces, common areas, and grounds remain clean, well‑organized, and in good working condition. The Facilities Assistant provides essential support to the facilities team and may assist with minor repairs, room setups, and general upkeep as needed.

• Clean and sanitize restrooms, offices, hallways, classrooms, and common areas.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and maintain floors in all assigned spaces.
• Empty trash and recycling bins and transport waste to designated collection areas.
• Refill restroom supplies such as soap, paper towels, and toilet paper.
• Dust furniture, fixtures, vents, windowsills, and high‑touch surfaces.
• Clean glass doors, windows, and interior partitions as assigned.
• Maintain cleanliness of breakrooms, kitchens, and eating areas.
• Disinfect surfaces and follow proper cleaning procedures to support health and safety.

• Perform routine building maintenance and repairs including plumbing, carpentry, painting, furniture repair, and minor electrical or mechanical tasks.
• Report maintenance issues and unsafe conditions promptly.
• Assist with room setups, furniture moves, equipment transport, and event preparations.
• Maintain outdoor areas including walkways, entrances, parking lots, and grounds.
• Restock facility supplies and assist with inventory as directed.
• Help maintain organized storage areas and ensure materials are properly stored.
• Provide emergency response and on‑call assistance for urgent facility issues.
• Respond to and complete maintenance requests in a timely manner; update the facility ticket/log system.

• Conduct regular inspections to identify and report maintenance needs or safety hazards.
• Assume responsibility for the delivery and coordination of food, materials, and other operational supplies to various organizational sites as needed.
• Support vendor and contractor visits by escorting, monitoring, and ensuring compliance with safety and organizational standards.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental standards.
• Participate in safety drills and support emergency preparedness activities.
• Provide updates to immediate supervisor regarding facility conditions, repairs, and ongoing needs.
• Operate and drive Our House vans as needed.

Disclaimer:
This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform. Duties and responsibilities can be changed, expanded, reduced, or delegated by management to meet the business needs of Our House.

• Minimum of a high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.

• Prior experience in custodial, maintenance, warehouse, or general labor work required.
• Demonstrated ability to perform hands‑on maintenance tasks (plumbing, electrical, HVAC basics, carpentry, painting).
• Experience supporting multiple sites or high‑traffic facilities preferred.

• 20‑hour workweek, Monday through Friday during standard business hours.
• Must be available for emergencies and on‑call support outside of regular business hours, including evenings and weekends as needed to address urgent facility issues.

• Interpersonal Excellence:
  Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal skills, with the…