About us: People Serving People is the largest and most comprehensive emergency shelter for families experiencing homelessness in Minnesota and a dedicated leader in homeless prevention. If you want to help transform communities and see families thrive, then People Serving People is the place for you. What do we need: The primary focus of the Maintenance Associate position is the general maintenance of the interior and exterior of the facility. Responsibilities: • Performs general maintenance of the building and equipment. • Maintains the general cleanliness of the interior and exterior of the building including, but not limited to; sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, washing windows, emptying trashes and cleaning restrooms. • Assists in the daily laundering of guest linens and towels. • Cleans empty and dirty rooms when needed. • Leads volunteers and contracted temporary workers. • Applies lessons learned in Trauma Informed Care trainings into daily interactions with guests. • Ability to be on call in times of need. • Perform general maintenance task as assigned by supervisor. • Assist in driving the box truck for donation pick-ups when needed. • Assist in meal service when necessary. • Performs maintenance duties at multiple People Serving People locations as assigned. While the employee will have a primary work site, daily assignments may vary based on operational needs. • Operates company vehicles, including a refrigerated box truck, for transportation of supplies, equipment, and donations as needed. • Assists the Housekeeping Department with daily operational needs when assigned. • Performs other duties as assigned to support Facilities and organizational operations. • Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise volunteers, as needed. Pay and Benefits: • $25.00 per hour • Full-Time, Tuesday through Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. • Medical, dental, and vision insurance available. • Company-paid life and disability insurance. • 401(k) with employer contribution at 6 months. • Competitive PTO program. • Reduced cost parking or metro pass. • Cellphone reimbursement. • Reduced childcare rates. • Financial wellness benefit. • The chance to make a real difference in the community. Requirements • Education Required: High School Diploma or GED • Education Preferred: Vocational school certificate in plumbing, electricity, building maintenance, or housekeeping desired. Computer Skills: • Basic computer skills, including ability to check email. Other Qualifications: • One-year experience in the Facilities field. • Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record required. • Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate (DOT Health Card) within 30 days of hire. People Serving People will cover the cost. • Must be able to safely operate company vehicles, including a refrigerated box truck. • Boiler's license preferred. If not currently licensed, the selected candidate must be willing to obtain the required boiler's license, with training and licensing expenses paid by People Serving People. • Must have dependable transportation during on-call period. • Experience with equipment maintenance, electrical, plumbing or other skilled trade desired. • Experience working in residential properties desired. • Physical ability for high mobility to be able to stand and move throughout 8-hour shift. • Experience working with people from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. • Experience working with homeless families and/or individuals preferred. • Authorized to operate the variety of company vehicles Salary Description $25.00 per hour