Janitorial Maintenance Technician – Full Time

The Purple Door; Corpus Christi, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Purple Door in Corpus Christi, TX is seeking a Janitorial Maintenance Technician to provide janitorial and light maintenance services for agency facilities. You will support shelter operations, maintain cleanliness, and assist with basic repairs as needed.

Education requires a high school diploma or GED. The role requires flexible hours, some travel, and a valid driver’s license with a personal vehicle for on-site duties. Excellent communication and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Janitorial experience preferred; general maintenance skills.
• Basic computer skills and ability to follow checklists.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Flexible, multitask, able to work with minimal supervision.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle may be required; some travel.

Responsibilities

• Perform janitorial services for shelter facilities and client areas.
• Handle light maintenance tasks (bulbs, filters, fixtures).
• Coordinate with vendors and maintenance staff.
• Maintain records and prepare reports as required.
• Attend meetings and training; represent the agency professionally.

Skills

Janitorial experience

Maintenance experience

Communication skills

Multitasking

Following checklists

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

RATE OF PAY: $18.00 per hour

Purpose/function of position: Provide general janitorial services for agency-owned facilities, grounds, and equipment. Perform light maintenance and repair work at agency-owned facilities.

Retain and coordinate professional assistance for maintenance and repairs when needed. The Janitorial Maintenance Technician position is essential for ensuring the functionality, safety, and longevity of the residential facility for clients, staff, and volunteers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREA: Janitorial and Maintenance Services

Duties include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Responsible for all areas of facilities janitorial services in shelter facility to include client bedrooms when not inhabited.
• Proactively perform facilities interior and exterior janitorial services as outlined in the Housekeeping/Maintenance Manual.
• Light Maintenance (light bulbs, AC filters, doorknobs, other minor repair duties)
• Maintain communication, priorities, and relationships with agency vendors providing maintenance services.
• Monitor maintenance and facility needs and priorities in collaboration with the Residential Services Manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREA: General Administration

Duties include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Ensure that appropriate records are maintained for reporting requirements.
• Ensure timely preparation of administrative documents and reports as requested/required by supervisor.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Perform other activities as assigned by supervisor.
• Attend all meetings and training as directed by supervisor.
• Maintain professional conduct and represent the Agency in a professional manner.

EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED.

QUALIFICATIONS: Janitorial experience highly preferred; maintenance experience preferred such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and routine building repair; basic computer skills; ability to follow routine checklist; good oral and written communication skills; flexible and able to manage multiple priorities concurrently with minimal supervision and meet deadlines; non-traditional hours to include some evening and weekend hours possible; some travel requiring a valid driver’s license and a personal, insured vehicle for use on the job required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is working in both a climate-controlled environment as well as outside, exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• Normal workday physical activity includes frequent walking, standing, climbing stairs and ladders.
• Requires the use of fingers, hands, arms, legs, feet, neck, and head, and reaching above head while performing duties.
• Requires frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting, stooping, and lifting.
• Requires the ability to move and carry at least 60 pounds.
• Requires the ability to operate a motor vehicle, electric and manual machinery, and tools.
• Limited travel may be required