Facilities Maintenance Technician

Facilities Maintenance Technician

We are looking for an experienced Facilities Maintenance Technician at Home of the Innocents to help keep our campus, facilities, and equipment safe and operational for the children and families we serve. You'll play a critical role in ensuring our environment meets the highest standards of safety, cleanliness, and functionality, all while contributing to our mission of providing hope and healing.

A Day in the Life

As a Facilities Maintenance Technician, you'll help maintain the grounds, facility, and equipment of Home of the Innocents in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards. You'll coordinate daily maintenance tasks, respond to work orders, and assist with ensuring the safety and comfort of our residents and staff. Your work ensures that the environment remains clean, safe, and welcoming at all times.

How This Position Contributes to the Mission

• Ensure that maintenance schedules are followed and coordinate daily maintenance services as needed.
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies and procedures at all times, using appropriate safety equipment when needed.
• Maintain campus and work areas in a safe and orderly manner on a daily basis.
• Work collaboratively with each department to ensure all maintenance needs are met.
• Track and report maintenance supply needs, ensuring everything is properly cleaned and stored daily.
• Report equipment malfunctions and breakdowns as soon as possible.

Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; trade or vocational school training preferred. Years of applicable experience may substitute.
• 3+ years of experience in general, full-service building maintenance is essential.
• Valid driver's license and clear driving record required.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions, and accept constructive criticism.
• Ability to work effectively with personnel, residents, families, government agencies, and the general public.
• Must maintain supplies, equipment, and the appearance of maintenance work areas, and have the ability to minimize waste and misuse of equipment.
• Willingness to work harmoniously with other staff and to provide care that respects the maturity level of each resident.
• Interest in learning and applying new maintenance methods and principles.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to report information concerning a resident's condition as needed.

What You'll Receive as a Valued Member of Home of the Innocents

• A trauma-informed work environment
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Generous leave time
• 401(k) with employer match
• Training and certification opportunities

Who We Are Home of the Innocents is one of Louisville's longest-serving non-profit organizations, approaching 150 years of service to children and families. Our mission is simple and clear: to enrich lives with hope, health, and happiness.

We are a trauma-informed organization, prioritizing safety, recovery, and strong relationships in everything we do. Our leadership is committed to building a workforce grounded in compassion, excellence, empowerment, and wellness.

We are an organization growing to meet the needs of children and young adults in our community, expanding our programs and investing in our campus, including the addition of a new wing at the Kosair for Kids Complex Care Center that will double our capacity to serve medically complex individuals.

Our Impact

• 3,976 children and families served in 2025
• 22-acre campus located near downtown Louisville
• Second largest Residential Treatment Program in Kentucky
• Only dedicated emergency shelter for children in the city
• 10 programs supporting children and families across a range of needs, including:
• Therapeutic and residential treatment for youth with complex behavioral and emotional needs
• Emergency shelter for children in crisis
• Foster care and adoption support
• Community-based behavioral health services
• Kosair for Kids Complex Care Center (KCC): Kentucky's only pediatric skilled nursing facility providing residential and respite care for children and young adults with complex medical needs.

If you want to be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to helping children and families thriveusing your maintenance skills to support safety and well-maintained spaces APPLY NOW to join Home of the Innocents!