Shelter Facilities Technician — Safe & Welcoming Spaces

Friendship Shelter, Inc.; Laguna Beach (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Friendship Shelter, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform general repairs, preventative maintenance, and property upkeep across all FS I locations, ensuring safe, functional spaces for employees, guests, and program participants.

The role covers carpentry, painting, electrical and plumbing tasks, unit turnovers, and routine maintenance. Driving is required to access multiple sites, with potential weekend/holiday work as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and vehicle with valid registration and insurance.
• Facilities maintenance: 2 years (Preferred)
• Excellent communication skills.
• Empathy, discipline, focus, and organizational ability.
• A collaborative, positive, and mature approach, an ethic of teamwork, and a commitment to the mission of helping people experiencing homelessness.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high demand and often crisis centered area with the ability to multi-task and stay organized.
• Be committed to upholding the Friendship Shelter values of compassion and acceptance, creativity and flexibility, integrity, responsibility, and community.

Responsibilities

• Complete maintenance requests, repairs, and construction-related projects in a timely, professional, and cost-effective manner.
• Perform general property maintenance and preventative repairs, including rough and finish carpentry, painting, light plumbing and electrical work, and basic landscaping.
• Conduct unit turnovers, preparation, and ongoing maintenance for supportive housing units to ensure units are safe, functional, and move-in ready.
• Maintain the cleanliness, organization, and overall appearance of Friendship Shelter properties through routine upkeep, debris removal, and property inspections.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, work orders, mileage, repair costs, and completed projects, and provide daily activity updates as needed.
• Promote a safe working environment by adhering to safety procedures, identifying and reporting unsafe conditions, and applying safety best practices throughout daily operations.
• Respond promptly and appropriately to emergency maintenance issues and facility-related concerns.
• Communicate professionally and collaborate effectively with staff, tenants, shelter guests, vendors, and external agencies to support maintenance operations and property needs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy and organization

Teamwork mindset

Fast-paced environment

Housing First

Conflict management

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Client interaction

Job description

Friendship Shelter, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform general repairs, preventative maintenance, and property upkeep across all FS I locations, ensuring safe, functional spaces for employees, guests, and program participants.

The role covers carpentry, painting, electrical and plumbing tasks, unit turnovers, and routine maintenance. Driving is required to access multiple sites, with potential weekend/holiday work as needed.