Facilities Assistant - Low Barrier Shelter

Odyssey House Louisiana; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to providing essential care and support in Louisiana. As a Facilities Assistant, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and repairing the facility's structures and systems, ensuring a safe and functional environment for all. This full-time position offers the chance to work under the guidance of the Facilities Manager, where your skills in general maintenance will be valued. With a competitive compensation package and a commitment to team collaboration, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the well-being of the community while developing your career in facilities management.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

401k match

Leave benefits

Qualifications

• 5 years of general maintenance experience required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Track and prioritize work orders using a ticketing system.
• Assist with maintenance schedules and perform small repairs.

Skills

General maintenance experience

Communication skills

Preventative maintenance knowledge

Mechanical skills

Basic HVAC knowledge

MS Office Suite proficiency

Reporting and organization skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Ticketing system

Job description

Facilities Assistant - Low Barrier Shelter

Join our mission to provide a comprehensive continuum of care for people in Louisiana, encompassing primary care, behavioral health, and substance use disorder treatment. Help save lives at OHL!

Job Summary

Odyssey House Louisiana, Inc. is seeking a full-time Facilities Assistant. The Facilities Assistant installs, maintains, and repairs the facility’s building structures and systems, including plumbing, electrical wiring and fixtures, machinery, construction, equipment, electronics, vehicles, and grounds. Working under the supervision of the Facilities Manager, the Facilities Assistant will be skilled in general maintenance.

Responsibilities and Duties

1. Work with ticketing system to track, monitor, and prioritize work orders.
2. Assist with maintenance schedules and repairs.
3. Design and implement preventative facilities program.
4. Assist with small repairs to walls, floors, stairs, etc.
5. Install new equipment.
6. Recommend purchase of parts and equipment.
7. Accept and transport deliveries of supplies, furniture, and other program materials.
8. Assist in routine site safety inspections and preventive maintenance, which may include heating, refrigeration, boilers, plumbing units, equipment, and fixtures.
9. Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications and Skills

Required

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. 5 years of general maintenance experience.
3. Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
4. Proficient in MS Office Suite.
5. Basic HVAC knowledge.
6. Preventative maintenance and mechanical skills knowledge.
7. Basic reporting and organization skills.
8. Ability to communicate effectively.

Preferred

1. HVAC or Electrical or Plumbing certification.
2. General contractor experience.
3. Training skills.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package includes insurance (health, dental, vision, life, long-term and short-term disability), leave benefits, and 401k match.