Facilities Maintenance Technician, Full-Time

Veteran's Place; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Place is seeking a dedicated Facilities Maintenance Technician to support the day-to-day upkeep of its campus, including offices, housing units, common areas, and grounds. You will work closely with the Facilities Manager to ensure spaces remain safe, functional, and welcoming for veterans, staff, volunteers, and visitors.

The ideal candidate is dependable, self-motivated, and skilled in general building maintenance with strong problem-solving and customer service skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical or vocational training in maintenance, construction, HVAC, electrical, or plumbing preferred.
• Minimum of two years in building maintenance or facilities maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs to buildings, offices, apartments, and housing units.
• Complete work orders in a timely and professional manner.
• Repair drywall, doors, locks, windows, flooring, cabinetry, and other building components.
• Perform basic plumbing repairs, including faucets, toilets, drains, and fixtures.
• Perform minor electrical repairs such as replacing outlets, switches, lighting fixtures, and bulbs.
• Complete basic carpentry and painting projects.
• Conduct routine inspections of buildings, equipment, and grounds.
• Perform preventative maintenance on facility systems and equipment.
• Maintain maintenance logs and report significant repair needs to the Facilities Manager.
• Maintain sidewalks, parking areas, and exterior common spaces.
• Assist with seasonal maintenance, including snow removal, salting, and debris cleanup.
• Coordinate basic landscaping and exterior upkeep.
• Prepare apartments and transitional housing units for new residents.
• Complete repairs, painting, cleaning coordination, and inspections prior to occupancy.
• Ensure units meet Veterans Place quality and safety standards.
• Assist contractors while on-site.
• Receive deliveries and verify materials.
• Help coordinate scheduled maintenance and repair projects.
• Communicate maintenance concerns to the Facilities Manager.
• Ensure facilities remain compliant with health and safety standards.
• Identify potential safety hazards and correct them when appropriate.
• Respond to maintenance emergencies during scheduled work hours.
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment.
• Maintain maintenance tools and equipment.
• Assist with tracking maintenance supplies and inventory.
• Notify the Facilities Manager when supplies require replenishment.

Skills

General carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical systems

Drywall repair

Painting

HVAC troubleshooting

Power tools

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical or vocational training in maintenance or related field

Tools

OSHA 10 certification

Job description

Facilities Maintenance Technician

Position Title: Facilities Maintenance Technician Department: Operations & Facilities Reports To: Facilities Manager Status: Full-Time Location: Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA

Position Summary

The Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for supporting the day-to-day maintenance, repair, and upkeep of Veterans Place's campus, including administrative offices, transitional housing, apartment units, common areas, and surrounding grounds. This position works closely with the Facilities manager to ensure all facilities remain safe, functional, and welcoming for veterans, staff, volunteers, and visitors.

The ideal candidate is dependable, self-motivated, and skilled in general building maintenance with the ability to troubleshoot a variety of maintenance issues while providing excellent customer service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

General Building Maintenance

• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs to buildings, offices, apartments, and transitional housing units.
• Complete work orders in a timely and professional manner.
• Repair drywall, doors, locks, windows, flooring, cabinetry, and other building components.
• Perform basic plumbing repairs, including faucets, toilets, drains, and fixtures.
• Perform minor electrical repairs such as replacing outlets, switches, lighting fixtures, and bulbs.
• Complete basic carpentry and painting projects.

Preventative Maintenance

• Conduct routine inspections of buildings, equipment, and grounds.
• Perform preventative maintenance on facility systems and equipment.
• Identify maintenance issues before they become larger repair projects.
• Maintain maintenance logs and report significant repair needs to the Facilities manager

Grounds Maintenance

• Maintain sidewalks, parking areas, and exterior common spaces.
• Assist with seasonal maintenance, including snow removal, salting, and debris cleanup.
• Coordinate basic landscaping and exterior upkeep.
• Cut grass, prune bushes, weed flower beds, and maintain weed growth.

Apartment and Unit Turnover

• Prepare apartments and transitional housing units for new residents.
• Complete repairs, painting, cleaning coordination, and inspections prior to occupancy.
• Ensure units meet Veterans Place quality and safety standards.

Vendor & Contractor Support

• Assist contractors while on-site.
• Receive deliveries and verify materials.
• Help coordinate scheduled maintenance and repair projects.
• Communicate maintenance concerns to the Facilities Manager.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure facilities remain compliant with applicable health and safety standards.
• Identify potential safety hazards and correct them when appropriate.
• Respond promptly to maintenance emergencies during scheduled work hours.
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment.

Inventory & Equipment

• Maintain maintenance tools and equipment.
• Assist with tracking maintenance supplies and inventory.
• Notify the Facilities Manager when supplies require replenishment.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with office moves, furniture assembly, and event setup/breakdown.
• Support organizational improvement projects and capital improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical or vocational training in maintenance, construction, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or a related trade preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in building maintenance, facilities maintenance, property maintenance, construction, or a related field preferred.
• Experience performing general repairs across multiple trades.
• Experience working in residential or commercial facilities is preferred.
• Nonprofit or human services experience is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of:
  • General carpentry
  • Plumbing
  • Electrical systems
  • Drywall repair
  • Painting
  • Basic HVAC troubleshooting
• Ability to safely operate hand and power tools.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple maintenance requests.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain professionalism while interacting with veterans, staff, contractors, and vendors.

Physical Requirements

This position requires frequent physical activity, including:

• Standing and walking for extended periods.
• Climbing ladders and stairs.
• Bending, kneeling, crouching, and reaching.
• Lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds.
• Working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Safely operating maintenance equipment and power tools.

Certifications & Licenses

• Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License with an acceptable driving record required.
• Ability to operate Veterans Place vehicles.
• OSHA 10 certification preferred (or willingness to obtain).
• Trade certifications are a plus but not required.

Why Join Veterans Place?

Veterans Place is committed to providing safe, stable, and welcoming facilities for veterans experiencing homelessness and housing instability. The Facilities Maintenance Technician plays a vital role in maintaining the organization's campus and ensuring that veterans have access to quality housing and services in a well-maintained environment. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside a mission-driven team dedicated to serving those who served our country.

Veterans Place is an Equal Opportunity Employer This job posting will close in 30 days, applications will be kept on file for 1 year.