Facilities Maintenance & Custodian Technician

Shelter House, Inc; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K contributions with a 4% employer

13 Paid Holidays, 2 Floating Holidays

Birthday Off

Job summary

Shelter House, Inc is seeking a Maintenance & Custodial Technician for the Fair Ridge Family Shelter in Fairfax, VA. The role reports to the Assistant Director of Shelter Operations and carries non-exempt status with hourly compensation.

The technician will perform custodial tasks, routine facility maintenance, coordinate with vendors, maintain logs, and support safety and cleanliness across the facility. Evening/weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Valid Driver's License is required.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends when needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections of resident rooms, common areas, and facility grounds to identify cleanliness, maintenance, and safety concerns.
• Perform basic maintenance and preventative upkeep, including drain maintenance, replacing light bulbs, changing HVAC filters, tightening fixtures, and completing minor repairs.
• Coordinate and escort contractors, vendors, inspectors, and service providers throughout the shelter; report major maintenance issues to the Assistant Director of Shelter Operations.
• Maintain inventory of custodial, maintenance, and operational supplies, including receiving, storing, organizing, and restocking materials as needed.
• Ensure storage areas, sheds, tools, and equipment are clean, organized, properly maintained, and compliant with safety standards.
• Maintain shelter grounds, entrances, walkways, parking areas, and landscaped spaces, including litter removal and seasonal upkeep.
• Set up and break down meeting rooms, trainings, resident programs, and special events; arrange furniture and ensure spaces are clean, organized, and adequately supplied.
• Follow all safety procedures, infection-control practices, and organizational policies to maintain a safe environment for residents, staff, volunteers, and visitors.
• Properly handle, order, and store cleaning chemicals, maintenance supplies, tools, and equipment; operate and store custodial equipment in line with safety guidelines.
• Participate in staff meetings, required trainings, emergency shelter operations, special projects, and other duties with professionalism and service orientation.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Shelter House, Inc is seeking a Maintenance & Custodial Technician for the Fair Ridge Family Shelter in Fairfax, VA. The role reports to the Assistant Director of Shelter Operations and carries non-exempt status with hourly compensation.

The technician will perform custodial tasks, routine facility maintenance, coordinate with vendors, maintain logs, and support safety and cleanliness across the facility. Evening/weekend availability is required.