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.

What do we need:

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

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Pay and Benefits:

• $25.00 per hour
• Full-Time, Tuesday through Saturday, 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.

Computer Skills:

• Basic computer skills, including ability to check email.

Other Qualifications:

• 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