Maintenance Associate

About us

People Serving People is the largest and most comprehensive emergency shelter for families experiencing homelessness in Minnesota and a dedicated leader in homeless prevention. If you want to help transform communities and see families thrive, then People Serving People is the place for you.

The primary focus of the Maintenance Associate position is the general maintenance of the interior and exterior of the facility.

• Performs general maintenance of the building and equipment.
• Maintains the general cleanliness of the interior and exterior of the building including, but not limited to; sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, washing windows, emptying trashes and cleaning restrooms.
• Assists in the daily laundering of guest linens and towels.
• Cleans empty and dirty rooms when needed.
• Leads volunteers and contracted temporary workers.
• Applies lessons learned in Trauma Informed Care trainings into daily interactions with guests.
• Ability to be on call in times of need.
• Perform general maintenance task as assigned by supervisor.
• Assist in driving the box truck for donation pick-ups when needed.
• Assist in meal service when necessary.
• Performs maintenance duties at multiple People Serving People locations as assigned. While the employee will have a primary work site, daily assignments may vary based on operational needs.
• Operates company vehicles, including a refrigerated box truck, for transportation of supplies, equipment, and donations as needed.
• Assists the Housekeeping Department with daily operational needs when assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support Facilities and organizational operations.
• Supervisory Responsibilities:
  
  Supervise volunteers, as needed.

• $25.00 per hour
• Full‑Time, Sunday through Thursday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available.
• Company‑paid life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with employer contribution at 6 months.
• Competitive PTO program.
• Reduced cost parking or metro pass.
• Cellphone reimbursement.
• Reduced childcare rates.
• Financial wellness benefit.
• The chance to make a real difference in the community.

• Education Required: High School Diploma or GED
• Education Preferred: Vocational school certificate in plumbing, electricity, building maintenance, or housekeeping desired.

• Basic computer skills, including ability to check email.

• One‑year experience in the Facilities field.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate (DOT Health Card) within 30 days of hire. People Serving People will cover the cost.
• Must be able to safely operate company vehicles, including a refrigerated box truck.
• Boiler's license preferred. If not currently licensed, the selected candidate must be willing to obtain the required boiler's license, with training and licensing expenses paid by People Serving People.
• Must have dependable transportation during on‑call period.
• Experience with equipment maintenance, electrical, plumbing or other skilled trade desired.
• Experience working in residential properties desired.
• Physical ability for high mobility to be able to stand and move throughout 8‑hour shift.
• Experience working with people from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Experience working with homeless families and/or individuals preferred.
• Authorized to operate the variety of company vehicles