Facilities Technician

Youth Futures Utah; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Youth Futures Utah is seeking a Facilities Technician to maintain its residential shelters across Ogden, St. George, and Cedar City. This hands-on role covers repairs, landscaping, and preventive maintenance to keep spaces safe and welcoming for youth and staff.

The technician will travel between sites, document work, and coordinate with leadership. A credentialed maintenance program or 2–4 years of hands-on residential maintenance is preferred, along with a valid driver’s license and ability to

Qualifications

• Completion of a credentialed maintenance program or 2–4 years of experience in residential maintenance/grounds keeping.
• Working knowledge of hand tools, small power tools, landscaping equipment, and minor residential repairs.
• Must be a self-starter who identifies work, creates a prioritized task list, and follows through without constant direction.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of environmental safety, including safe storage, handling, and disposal of chemicals and maintenance materials.

Responsibilities

• Inspect bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, common areas, entrances, and exterior features; identify and address maintenance needs.
• Perform routine repairs, including minor plumbing, lighting, doors, hardware, fixtures, furniture, painting, and HVAC filter replacement.
• Complete preventive maintenance and identify conditions affecting safety or operations.
• Respond to maintenance requests, document work, and communicate issues requiring licensed contractors or management approval.
• Maintain tools, supplies, and equipment in safe, orderly condition.
• Perform lawn and landscape care: mowing, trimming, edging, watering, pruning, weeding, beds.
• Keep sidewalks, parking areas, entrances, and outdoor spaces tidy; address hazards.
• Identify cost-conscious opportunities to improve curb appeal and perform beautification projects.
• Travel regularly between Youth Futures Utah locations to perform inspections and maintenance; coordinate site visits with local leadership.
• Communicate progress and unresolved issues to supervisors and obtain approval before major expenditures or specialized work.
• Develop and manage a prioritized task list; address urgent safety concerns first; track completed work and materials needed.

Skills

Self-starter

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Education

Credentialed maintenance program

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Landscaping equipment

Job description

Description

Facilities Technician

Position Summary

The Facilities Technician maintains Youth Futures Utah's residential shelter buildings and grounds across Ogden, St. George, and Cedar City. This hands-on role combines repairs, preventive maintenance, landscaping, and property beautification to ensure safe, functional, and welcoming spaces. The technician independently identifies needs, sets priorities, and completes work with minimal supervision. Regular travel between sites is required.

Facility Inspections, Maintenance & Repairs

• Inspect bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, common areas, entrances, and exterior building features; identify and address maintenance needs.
• Perform routine repairs and upkeep, including minor plumbing, lighting, doors, hardware, fixtures, furniture, painting, patching, and HVAC filter replacement within skill and authorization.
• Complete scheduled preventive maintenance and identify conditions that could affect building safety or operations.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests; document work completed and communicate issues requiring licensed contractors or management approval.
• Maintain tools, supplies, and equipment in safe, orderly working condition.

Property Appearance & Grounds Maintenance

• Perform lawn and landscape care, including mowing, trimming, edging, watering, pruning, weeding, and maintaining planting beds.
• Keep sidewalks, parking areas, entrances, and outdoor gathering spaces tidy and clear of debris and hazards.
• Identify practical, cost-conscious opportunities to improve curb appeal, landscaping, and the overall appearance of each property.
• Complete approved beautification projects, including planting, mulching, painting, and refreshing entryways and outdoor features.
• Monitor irrigation and landscaping needs and address issues before they become larger problems.

Work Planning, Prioritization & Accountability

• Independently develop and manage a prioritized task list based on routine inspections, maintenance requests, and planned improvements.
• Address urgent safety concerns first, then schedule and complete routine maintenance and longer-term projects.
• Track completed work, outstanding issues, materials needed, and projects requiring approval or contractors.
• Demonstrate initiative, reliable follow-through, sound judgment, and efficient time management.

Multi-Site Maintenance & Travel

• Travel regularly to all Youth Futures Utah locations to perform scheduled inspections, maintenance, and property improvement work.
• Coordinate site visits and work schedules with local leadership while responding to urgent needs across locations.
• Communicate progress and unresolved issues to appropriate supervisors and obtain approval before major expenditures or specialized work.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Completion of a credentialed maintenance program or 2-4 years of experience preferred in residential maintenance, grounds keeping, or similar hands‑on work preferred.
• Working knowledge of hand tools, small power tools, landscaping equipment, and minor residential repairs.
• Must be a self-starter who identifies work, creates a prioritized task list, and follows through without constant direction.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, practical problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of environmental safety, including safe storage, handling, and disposal of chemicals and maintenance materials, and recognition of hazards such as spills, mold, and pests.
• Understanding of electrical safety, safe use of equipment, and when electrical or other specialized work must be referred to licensed professionals.
• Ability to protect personal, staff, and youth safety in occupied residential facilities by securing tools, controlling work areas, and addressing hazards promptly.
• Must pass a (BCI) background check.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record required; willingness and ability to travel regularly between locations.

Working Conditions

• On-site work across Ogden, St. George, and Cedar City, indoors and outdoors in varying weather.
• Work will involve standing, bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, operating tools, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Evening or weekend work may be required.

Compensation DOE: Hourly $20.67 - $25.00