Facilities & Maintenance Technician — Safe, Welcoming Spaces

YWCA USA; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

YWCA USA is seeking a Facilities & Maintenance Technician to help keep our housing, office, and Early Learning Center safe, welcoming, and well‑functioning. This role supports our Permanent Supportive Housing properties and administrative spaces, with hands‑on daily maintenance and repairs.

You will inspect, repair, and maintain plumbing, lighting, doors, drywall, and other building systems, coordinate with vendors, and prepare units for new residents.

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance, building operations, apartment maintenance, or facilities experience preferred.
• Experience in affordable housing, supportive housing, property management, or nonprofit settings is a plus.
• Trade training or technical certifications helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Complete routine and preventive maintenance throughout residential properties and assigned facilities.
• Respond to work orders and complete repairs in a timely and professional way.
• Repair and maintain plumbing fixtures, lighting, appliances, doors, locks, drywall, flooring, and other building needs.
• Prepare apartment units for new residents through painting, minor repairs, and turnover work.
• Inspect apartments, common areas, and building systems to identify safety concerns.
• Support emergency maintenance needs and after-hours situations when needed.
• Maintain tools, supplies, maintenance records, and repair documentation.
• Work with vendors and contractors to coordinate repairs and ensure quality work is completed.
• Partner with property management and supportive services teams to help create a positive living environment for residents.

Skills

Hands-on

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

Trade training

Job description

YWCA USA is seeking a Facilities & Maintenance Technician to help keep our housing, office, and Early Learning Center safe, welcoming, and well‑functioning. This role supports our Permanent Supportive Housing properties and administrative spaces, with hands‑on daily maintenance and repairs.

You will inspect, repair, and maintain plumbing, lighting, doors, drywall, and other building systems, coordinate with vendors, and prepare units for new residents.