Facilities Associate

Families in Transition; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

8 paid holidays + Floating Holiday

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

403(B) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Families in Transition is seeking a dedicated Facilities Associate in Manchester, NH to keep housing units and offices clean, safe, and welcoming. This full-time role runs Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm, with duties ranging from custodial tasks to exterior maintenance and security checks.

You will operate cleaning equipment, assist with turnover cleaning, monitor safety issues, and support Facilities Technicians.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to travel to Families in Transition locations in Manchester and Concord as needed.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Comfort working in both very cold and hot environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform general custodial tasks: vacuuming, floors, sweeping, dusting, cleaning walls/windows in common areas.
• Clean apartments during turnover to ensure move-in readiness.
• Maintain exterior areas by picking up litter and sweeping walkways/parking.
• Operate and maintain cleaning equipment (vacs, carpet extractors, burnishers, buffers) and report repairs.
• Monitor properties for safety issues (bulbs, detectors, water damage) and escalate.
• Manage inventory of cleaning supplies; notify Facilities Manager when stock is low.
• Open/close facilities and manage security systems.
• Assist with landscaping tasks and use of tools.
• Support Facilities Technicians with painting, sheetrock, bulk trash removal, moving appliances.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliable

Safety-conscious

Cleaning experience preferred

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Do you take pride in maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming environments? Families in Transition is seeking a dedicated Facilities Associate to join our team and help us in our mission to prevent and break the cycle of homelessness.As a Facilities Associate, you'll play a vital role in ensuring all our properties, from housing units to offices, are well-maintained and ready for those we serve.

Job Type

Full-time

This is a full time position, Monday - Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm

Salary

Salary: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour

What You'll Do

• Perform a variety of general custodial responsibilities, including vacuuming, washing floors, sweeping, dusting, and cleaning walls and windows in common areas.
• Perform thorough and timely cleaning of apartments during turnover, ensuring they are move-in ready.
• Maintain the exterior of our buildings by picking up litter and cigarettes, and sweeping walkways and parking areas.
• Safely operate and maintain commercial cleaning equipment like vacuums, carpet extractors, burnishers, and buffers. You'll also help identify and report equipment needing repair or replacement.
• Actively monitor properties for safety deficiencies, such as failed light bulbs, damaged smoke detectors, or signs of water damage, and elevate issues to management.
• Manage and monitor inventory of cleaning supplies, notifying the Facilities Manager when stock is low.
• Open and close facilities, including disabling and enabling security alarm systems, and ensuring buildings are secured.
• Assist with general landscaping duties, which may include operating snow blowers, string trimmers, gas mowers, and various hand tools.
• Provide support to Facilities Technicians with tasks like painting, sheetrock repair, bulk trash removal, and moving appliances/furniture.

If you're a self-starter who is detail-oriented, reliable, and committed to our mission, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver's License and clean driving record
• The ability to travel to various Families in Transition locations in Manchester and Concord, as needed
• The physical capability to frequently lift, carry, push, and pull objects up to 50 pounds
• Comfort working in both extremely cold and hot environments

Preferred

• 1 year of cleaning, janitorial, or other trades experience helpful

Benefits Include

• Generous PTO policy
• 8 paid holidays plus 1 Floating Holiday
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employer-paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee-paid Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 403(B) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 30% employee discount at Outfitters Thrift Store
• Families in Transition is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary Description

$16.00 - $19.00 per hour