Job Description

Department: Operations
Reports to: Facilities Manager
Employment Type: In-Person, Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

About Our House

Our House empowers homeless and near-homeless families and individuals to succeed in the workforce, in school, and in life through hard work, wise decision-making, and active participation in the community. The Our House team has defined a set of seven Guiding Principles that characterize our culture and that we intentionally seek to uphold: Hard Work, Wise Decision-Making, Community, Initiative, Integrity, Safety, and Heart.

About the Role

You will be responsible for upkeep and maintenance of our 7-acre campus, including 7 buildings that clients and team members use daily to transform the lives of over 3,000 homeless and near-homeless individuals each year.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist the Facilities Manager and Operations Director in making sure Our House is a safe and healthy environment for our staff and residents.
• Help maintain Our House property such as grounds, buildings, and vehicles.
• Assist in general maintenance on items such as HVAC, grounds equipment, minor plumbing, etc. 
• Report any issues that may arise with buildings and equipment that require major repairs.
• Develop good relationships with department heads and directors to assist with needs that are within your ability.
• Maintain a professional relationship with residents, job trainees, and clients that are receiving our services and working on the facilities team.
• Provide clear communication with staff when action is needed to ensure the environment is safe of hazards.
• Aid in the occasional task of helping direct traffic flow and parking for events that are held on our campus.
• Assist vendors when needed for inspections or repairs to our campus.
• Conduct other duties as assigned to fulfill Our House’s mission.

What You’ll Bring:

• Background in building and grounds maintenance preferred.
• Ability to perform assigned job task in a timely and efficient manner.
• Reliability and punctuality to perform daily duties. 
• Willingness to continue learning and growing if opportunities are presented.

Requirements:

• Must be able to pass criminal background checks, child and adult maltreatment registry checks, sex offender registry checks, and a pre-employment drug screen.

Benefits & Perks:

• Insurance benefits are available on the first day of the month following start date:
  • 100% employer-paid premiums for employee health insurance
  • Optional employee-paid dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) match up to 4% after one year of employment.
• 10 days of annual leave and 10 holidays per year including a birthday holiday.
• 15 days additional leave for requirements of life.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Eligible for tuition discount at UA Little Rock

Our House is a drug-free workplace. 

Our House is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. People of color and members of the LGBTQ community are encouraged to apply. 

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