Facilities Assistant

La2050; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Facilities Assistant to support families facing homelessness. This role involves coordinating maintenance and repairs while ensuring facilities are safe and functional. Ideal candidates will possess integrity, a commitment to learning, and experience in maintenance or handyman services. Join a mission-driven organization that values faith, empowerment, and holistic relationships, and be part of a team that makes a real difference in the community. If you are hard-working and passionate about facility upkeep, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance or handyman services is preferred.
• Must be in good physical condition and able to lift heavy loads.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs under the direction of the Facilities Manager.
• Communicate with staff to identify and resolve maintenance needs.

Skills

Facility maintenance experience

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Integrity

Education

Current driver’s license

Job description

Door of Hope is a Christian, faith-based nonprofit that equips families facing homelessness to rebuild their lives. The Facilities Assistant (FA) supports this mission by coordinating facilities maintenance and repairs while also assisting in preventative maintenance.

About this job

This individual should be patient, independent, hard-working, and have the ability to think quickly during times of high stress. The FA must have an interest in facility upkeep and repair. Knowledge of general facilities maintenance is helpful, but Door of Hope will offer more training in specific plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and preventative maintenance. The ideal candidate for this role is someone with integrity and a willingness to learn. The candidate should have general experience in maintenance or handyman services.

Expected compensation: $24/hour to $28/hour depending on experience

Responsibilities

1. Perform maintenance/repairs, identify and correct maintenance/safety/security issues under the direction of the Facilities Manager and Team Lead.
2. Experience in these areas is preferred.
3. Communicate with appropriate staff on identifying and resolving various maintenance needs.
4. Perform any other task necessary to support the mission of Door of Hope.

Qualifications

1. Current driver’s license with good driving record, reliable vehicle, and auto insurance.
2. Must be in good physical condition and able to lift extremely heavy loads.
3. Facility maintenance experience and/or knowledge of construction is preferred.
4. Strong relational and communication skills.
5. A commitment to developing new skills.
6. Ability to work independently and as a part of a team with integrity.

Character (Do you embody Door of Hope’s four core values?)

1. Christ-centered, expressed through:
1. Faith: We have an active and personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
2. Calling: Out of a sense of calling, we go above and beyond to meet our mission.
3. Character: We demonstrate the character of Christ toward colleagues and families.
2. Empowering, expressed through:
1. Trust: We trust one another, believe in one another, and give each other the freedom to take risks. (Mistakes are learning opportunities.)
2. Accountability: We nurture God-given strengths through coaching and accountability.
3. Holistic, expressed through:
1. Whole Person: Our emotional, spiritual, and personal well-being matter to one another.
2. Whole Organization: We are on one team with one mission. (We don’t do silos.)
4. Relationship, expressed through:
1. Family: We love, celebrate, and pray with one another.
2. Reconciliation: We manage conflict, practice vulnerability, and pursue diversity with honesty and grace.

To apply

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