Facilities Service Worker

Ywcacambridge; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive environment

Paid on-the-job training

Professional development opportunities

Staff discounts for child care

Job summary

YWCA Cambridge is hiring a Facilities Service Worker to help maintain a safe, clean shelter environment for unhoused women and gender-diverse individuals. The role emphasizes maintenance tasks, safety, and compassionate care within our emergency shelter setting.

The position is part-time (20 hours per week) with responsibilities including routine tasks, inspections, and coordination with contractors. A valid driver’s license is required, and prior maintenance experience is preferred, along with

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance, facilities management, or a related field.
• Ability to lift 15–50 pounds and perform physical tasks.
• Understanding of Harm Reduction and Trauma-Informed Practice.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance tasks (plumbing, electrical, painting, cleaning).
• Inspect building, equipment and systems; address maintenance needs.
• Respond to repair requests promptly and coordinate with external contractors.
• Keep common areas clean and monitor for hazards; manage waste and supplies.
• Set up/move furniture and maintain inventory of supplies.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Problem-solving

Physical ability

Trauma-informed practice

Independent work

Driver’s license

Job description

Full job description

Position Overview

YWCA Cambridge Emergency Women’s Shelter is seeking a dedicated and reliable Facilities Service Worker to help ensure a safe, clean and welcoming environment for unhoused women and gender diverse individuals. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, general maintenance skills and a compassionate approach when working in the emergency shelter.

What you’ll do

• Perform routine maintenance tasks, including minor plumbing, electrical, painting and cleaning
• Conduct regular inspections of the building (indoor and outdoor), equipment and systems to identify and address maintenance needs
• Respond promptly to repair requests
• Coordinate and communicate work with external contractors for building maintenance and repair as needed
• Ensure common areas, bathrooms and outdoor spaces are kept clean and in good repair, exterior daily checks to address potential hazards and monitoring and reinstalling sharps containers when needed, removing garbage to the exterior dumpster, maintaining shelter recycling for weekly pick up, and support with weekly supply deliveries
• Assist with setting up and moving furniture or equipment as needed
• Monitor and maintain inventory of maintenance supplies and equipment, and inform the Director of Housing of any needs
• Follow safety protocols and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations,
• Communicate effectively with the Director of Housing to coordinate maintenance activities, and
• Support occasional emergency repairs outside of regular hours if required.

What you bring

• Previous experience in maintenance, facilities management, or a related field
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing from 15-50 pounds and perform physical tasks such as bending, reaching and climbing ladders
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Understanding of Harm Reduction and Trauma Informed Practice
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Working Conditions

• Part-time position with a flexible schedule of 20 hours per week,
• Work environment may include exposure to cleaning products, tools, and outdoor tasks

The working environment also includes potential exposure to high conflict situations.

Wednesday July 22, 2026

Who We Are

YWCA Cambridge, a trusted community leader, gives a voice to the needs of cis and trans women and girls and non-binary and two-spirit individuals through innovative and responsive programs, services and advocacy.

Through leadership, advocacy and program and service delivery, YWCA Cambridge will influence communities to ensure all cis and trans women and girls and non-binary and two-spirit individuals are respected, valued and equal.

Our Values

• Women’s leadership
• Accessibility
• Accountability
• Self-Determination
• Community Mindedness
• Inclusion
• Equity

Work Perks

• Inclusive, diverse, employee-focused environment
• Remote-work/hybrid-work schedule currently available for some administrative roles
• Paid on-the-job training
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Staff discounts for child care and summer camp
• Opportunities to get involved in our community

We know our work transforms lives. Join our team and find an enriching career full of purpose and opportunity, alongside a team of like-minded people whose every day is about gender equity and exceptional program delivery.