Facilities Assistant

Call Your Mother Deli; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and supportive team as a Facilities Assistant at a leading neighborhood deli in Washington, DC. This part-time role involves hands-on facility maintenance, supporting a fun atmosphere while ensuring safety and functionality. Ideal for someone with a positive attitude and a knack for repairs.

Benefits

Friendly and positive work environment

Opportunities for growth

Free staff meals

Free fitness and wellness classes

Team-building activities

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in facilities, building maintenance, or general repairs.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to work independently and follow instructions efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Support completion of daily repair & maintenance requests across locations.
• Assist with light plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, and painting.
• Transport and organize tools, materials, and supplies for repairs.

Skills

General knowledge of plumbing

General knowledge of electrical work

Carpentry

Basic tool use

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Basic set of tools

Job description

At Call Your Mother we believe that great food is made even better with amazing service and having fun together. CYM is a neighborhood bagel shop and deli with locations in the DC area and Denver, CO. We're looking for new team members with positive attitudes and an eagerness to learn who are as excited about good food & GOOD VIBES.

We’re hiring a Facilities Assistant in the Washington, DC area!

The Part-Time Facilities Assistant plays a key support role on the Facilities team, assisting with the general upkeep, maintenance, and appearance of all Call Your Mother shops, offices, and commissaries in the DMV region. This hands-on role will help ensure our spaces are functioning smoothly, beautifully maintained, and safe for guests and team members alike. Working under the direction of the Facilities Technician and Maintenance Supervisor, this role will contribute to the execution of daily repairs, preventative maintenance, and light building projects.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety in their workday, thrives on solving problems, and takes pride in quality craftsmanship and upkeep.

Company Core Values & Expectations:

• Vibrant – You are abundantly happy, fun, passionate, playful, and kind
• Integrity–You are honest, caring, real, and always strive to do the right thing and take pride in what you do
• Belonging – You will work as a team to make people feel welcome
• Energy – You are active, proactive, and work hard to make things happen
• Seize the Moment – You make the most of every guest opportunity by saying yes and by trying new things, and by being original

A day in the life of a Facilities Assistant at CYM:

• Support completion of daily repair & maintenance (R&M) requests across CYM locations
• Assist with light plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, painting, carpentry, and millwork as directed
• Help with small-scale buildouts and upgrades to enhance facility function and storefront appearance
• Transport and organize tools, materials, and supplies for site work and repairs
• Update task lists and communicate progress on open work orders through internal tools (e.g. Nodifi)
• Support monthly and quarterly preventative maintenance routines (e.g. for small appliances and equipment)
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace and ensure all work meets quality standards
• Assist in preparing CYM locations for external service vendors and site visits when needed
• Provide timely feedback and updates to the Facilities Technician and Maintenance Supervisor and Operations Leadership

You’ll be a great addition to the CYM team if you:

• 3–5 years of experience in facilities, building maintenance, or general repairs
• General knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and basic tool use
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license required
• Own basic set of tools
• Strong communication skills, responsiveness, and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and follow instructions efficiently
• Willingness to be flexible with weekly hours and shift priorities based on shop needsMay stand for long periods of time
• May lift up to 50 pounds
• May work on ladders
• Must be able to bend and reach overhead often
• Must possess dexterity to handle tools and equipment
• Must be comfortable working in temperatures ranging from hot to cold
• May be required to work in tight spaces
• Must maintain near constant communication with multiple people
• Close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision is required
• Must be able to sit, squat and kneel occasionally
• Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
• May be required to occasionally work in outdoor weather conditions

You’ll love working at CYM because:

• Starting wage: $30/hour
• We have a friendly, fun, and positive work environment, with a welcoming and supportive team, and opportunities to grow
• For full-time staff (30+ hours): a benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, and 401k, paid vacation, and paid parental leave
• Other staff benefits include, free Call Your Mother staff meals, free fitness and wellness classes, English/Spanish classes, team-building activities, and more

We provide equal opportunities to everyone who works for us and every applicant. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We enthusiastically celebrate the diversity of our team and believe that talent, passion, and experience are the only relevant criteria for considering new team members.