Facilities Specialist
Lighthouse Youth & Family Services
Summary
Lighthouse Youth & Family Services is looking for a Facilities Specialist who enjoys working with their hands, solving problems, and keeping buildings running safely and smoothly. This isn't a sit-behind-a-desk job; you'll work across our locations tackling everything from everyday repairs and preventive maintenance to renovations, relocations, building systems, and special projects.
Job description
What You'll Do
- Troubleshoot and complete maintenance and repair projects.
- Handle hands-on work such as painting, wall patching, hardware installation, furniture and shelving assembly, minor plumbing repairs, and general facility upkeep.
- Help inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical, plumbing, mechanical, HVAC, boiler, heating, cooling, and ventilation systems, escalating work that requires specialized or licensed expertise.
- Keep tools, equipment, materials, and supplies organized and ready to go.
- Support renovations, relocations, space modifications, and new facility projects.
- Work with contractors and help monitor the quality and progress of facility projects.
- Respond when urgent maintenance needs pop up.
- Keep leadership informed about facility conditions, repairs, safety concerns, and vendor work.
You Might Be a Great Fit If You...
- Are naturally hands-on and enjoy fixing things.
- Can look at a problem and start figuring out what needs to happen next.
- Take pride in doing work safely and correctly.
- Can balance several priorities without losing track of the details.
- Communicate well with employees, contractors, and leadership.
- Are dependable, adaptable, organized, and ready to pitch in wherever needed.
- Enjoy being part of a team but are also comfortable getting work done independently.
The key competencies for the position include facilities and maintenance knowledge, troubleshooting and problem solving, hands-on technical ability, safety awareness, organization and prioritization, project and contractor coordination, communication, documentation, customer service, teamwork, and adaptability.
Qualifications: What You'll Need
- High school diploma or GED
- At least 2 years of training or experience in maintenance or a related field
- A current and valid driver's license
Vocational-school education and professional certifications are preferred.
This is an essential, on-site position with no remote-work option. The role requires travel between satellite locations of up to 50%, and occasional evening or weekend work may be needed. The work is highly active and includes standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, crouching, and frequently lifting or moving items over 75 pounds.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- At least 2 years of training or experience in maintenance or a related field
- A current and valid driver's license
- Ability to frequently lift or move items over 75 pounds
- Vocational-school education and professional certifications preferred
Company overview
Lighthouse Youth & Family Services is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health and behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and families. Operating primarily in the mental health care sector, the organization focuses on addressing the unique needs of youth through evidence-based therapeutic interventions, counseling services, and family support programs. Their mission centers on promoting emotional well-being, preventing mental health crises, and supporting healthy family dynamics through professional clinical services. As a community-based organization, Lighthouse Youth & Family Services likely offers a range of services including individual therapy, family counseling, crisis intervention, and preventive mental health education. The organization plays a crucial role in bridging gaps in youth mental health care by providing accessible services to vulnerable populations. Their work encompasses both clinical treatment and community outreach initiatives designed to strengthen family systems and support positive youth development. Through their specialized focus on youth and family services, they contribute significantly to the mental health infrastructure of their service communities.