Facilities & Maintenance Assistant in Iowa City, Iowa at Shelter House - Iowa City

Things don't last forever, but you know how to make them last an awfully long time. You have experience making things work and are eager to learn, too.

Position Responsibilities:

Property Maintenance:

• Responsible for all day-to-day facility-related operations including scheduled maintenance, repairs, upgrades, work requests, and emergency situations at all Shelter House facilities.
• Oversee third-party vendors and subcontractors as advised by the Facilities and Maintenance Manager (FMM).
• Provide on-going maintenance and repair of the Emergency Shelter and Permanent Supportive Housing units and all Shelter House property and leased properties, including performing minor electrical, carpentry, basic plumbing, flooring work, and heavy emphasis on drywalling and painting.
• Perform preventative maintenance work on a regular basis and complete repairs requested through work orders or identified by the FMM.
• Assist with cleaning and support the Fresh Starts janitorial crew as advised by the FMM to maintain cleanliness in the common areas of the building interiors.
• Maintain parking lots, fencing, grounds and perform seasonal maintenance, mowing, and hedge trimming.
• Maintain and repair furniture, fixtures, and equipment. Maintain unit heaters and building HVAC systems and change filters as needed.
• Respond to emergency calls to provided cellular phone for emergency requests after normal working hours.
• Work in consultation with the FMM to assess each maintenance issue to determine if it can be handled easily internally or if there is a need for a third-party vendor. Approach each request with reducing long-term costs to the organization and stewardship of funds in mind.
• Maintain a work-log to document all maintenance work performed.
• Maintain records of all requests, communication, and resolution of requests.
• Ensure the grounds of all properties are well-maintained with snow removal, yard maintenance, and mowing.

This position description is not intended to be a complete list of duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

Reports to: Facilities & Maintenance Manager

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Commitment to the mission, vision, and work of Shelter House.
2. Three or more years of progressively responsible related experience in management of facilities and apartment maintenance.
3. Good organizational, record keeping, time management, and communication skills.
4. Must be available occasionally for after hours, weekend, and on-call work.
5. Must have a valid driver's license and pass a background check.
6. Ability to use available technology such as smart phones, tablets, etc.

Physical Requirements:

1. Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds at times.
2. Ability to complete tasks and physical requirements outlined in the job description.

The physical demands and work environment are representative of those that must be met or encountered to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Shelter House provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by phone and/or email. Please monitor your inbox and check your junk/spam folders regularly to ensure you don't miss a communication from us.

Interviews with qualified candidates will be conducted on a rolling-basis until the position is filled. Shelter House is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a United Way Agency.