Facilities Assistant: Full-time

Description Facilities Technician The Facilities Technician maintains Youth Futures Utah's residential shelter buildings and grounds across Ogden, St. 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.· Complete approved beautification projects, including planting, mulching, painting, and refreshing entryways and outdoor features.· 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.· 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.· 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.· 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.· willingness and ability to travel regularly between locations.

On-site work across Ogden, St. George, and Cedar City, indoors and outdoors in varying weather.· Evening or weekend work may be required. Compensation DOE: Hourly $20.67 - $25.00