Facilities Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Holidays: 8 + Floating

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

403(B) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

30% discount at Outfitters ThriftStore

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Families in Transition is actively seeking a Facilities Associate to keep our housing units and offices clean, safe, and welcoming. The role involves daily custodial duties, apartment turnovers, exterior maintenance, and collaboration with Facilities Technicians to support repairs and improvements.

This is a full-time, Monday–Friday position based in Manchester and surrounding locations. You will operate cleaning equipment, monitor safety deficiencies, manage supplies, and assist with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver's License and clean driving record
• Ability to travel to Families in Transition locations in Manchester and Concord as needed
• Physical ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in extremely cold and hot environments

Responsibilities

• Perform general custodial duties such as vacuuming, cleaning floors, sweeping, dusting, and cleaning walls/windows in common areas
• Clean apartments thoroughly during turnover to ensure move-in readiness
• Maintain exteriors by picking up litter and sweeping walkways/parking areas
• Safely operate and maintain cleaning equipment (vacuum, carpet extractor, burnisher, buffers) and report needed repairs
• Monitor properties for safety issues (lighting, smoke detectors, water damage) and escalate as needed
• Manage inventory of cleaning supplies and notify Facilities Manager when stock is low
• Open/close facilities, disable/enable security alarms, ensure buildings are secure
• Assist with landscaping tasks and operate seasonal equipment (snow blowers, mowers)
• Support Facilities Technicians with painting, drywall repair, bulk trash removal, moving appliances/furniture

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

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.

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

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