Facilities Specialist

LIGHTHOUSE YOUTH SERVICES INC; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Lighthouse Youth & Family Services is seeking a dedicated Facilities Specialist to keep our buildings safe, functional, and welcoming across Cincinnati and satellite sites.

You'll handle repairs, maintenance, preventive tasks, and small renovations, with up to 50% travel. This hands-on, on-site role requires problem solving, safety focus, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team to support mission-critical facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 2 years of maintenance or related experience.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to travel up to 50% between satellite locations.
• On-site essential position with no remote work.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and complete maintenance and repair projects.
• Handle hands-on work such as painting, patching, hardware installation, and furniture assembly.
• Inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical, plumbing, mechanical, HVAC, boiler, and ventilation systems; escalate when needed.
• Keep tools, equipment, materials, and supplies organized and ready to go.
• Support renovations, relocations, space modifications, and new facility projects.

Skills

Hands-on

Problem solving

Safety-conscious

Communication

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced, Job Location: Admin McMillan - Cincinnati, OH 45206, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School Diploma/Equivalent, Salary Range: $23.73 - $35.60 Hourly, Travel Percentage: Up to 50% , Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, Facilities Specialist

If you can fix it, figure it out, or find a way to make it work, we want to meet you.

Are you the person everyone calls when something needs to be repaired, assembled, adjusted, moved, or simply made to work better?

At Lighthouse Youth & Family Services, we’re looking for a Facilities Specialist who enjoys working with their hands, solving problems, and keeping buildings running safely and smoothly.

This isn’t a sit-behind-a-desk job. You'll work across our locations tackling everything from everyday repairs and preventive maintenance to renovations, relocations, building systems, and special projects.

What You'll Do

Your days will have plenty of variety. You'll:

• Troubleshoot and complete maintenance and repair projects.
• Handle hands-on work such as painting, wall patching, hardware installation, furniture and shelving assembly, minor plumbing repairs, and general facility upkeep.
• Help inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical, plumbing, mechanical, HVAC, boiler, heating, cooling, and ventilation systems, escalating work that requires specialized or licensed expertise.
• Keep tools, equipment, materials, and supplies organized and ready to go.
• Support renovations, relocations, space modifications, and new facility projects.
• Work with contractors and help monitor the quality and progress of facility projects.
• Respond when urgent maintenance needs pop up.
• Keep leadership informed about facility conditions, repairs, safety concerns, and vendor work.

You Might Be a Great Fit If You...

• Are naturally hands-on and enjoy fixing things.
• Can look at a problem and start figuring out what needs to happen next.
• Take pride in doing work safely and correctly.
• Can balance several priorities without losing track of the details.
• Communicate well with employees, contractors, and leadership.
• Are dependable, adaptable, organized, and ready to pitch in wherever needed.
• Enjoy being part of a team but are also comfortable getting work done independently.

Qualifications: What You'll Need

• High school diploma or GED
• At least 2 years of training or experience in maintenance or a related field
• A current and valid driver's license

Vocational-school education and professional certifications are preferred.

A Few Things to Know

This is an essential, on-site position with no remote-work option. The role requires travel between satellite locations of up to 50%, and occasional evening or weekend work may be needed. The work is highly active and includes standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, crouching, and frequently lifting or moving items over 75 pounds.

Bring Your Skills. Make an Impact.

A working light, comfortable building, completed repair, or smoothly executed move might seem like a small thing. But when people depend on those spaces every day, the details matter.

If you take pride in being the person who helps keep everything working, safe, and ready for what's next, we'd love to hear from you.