Shelter Unit Turn Technician

Are you passionate about creating opportunities for people to thrive?

Catholic Charities is the place for you!

UNIT TURN TECHNICIAN

Multi – Location, Minneapolis / St Paul

The mission of Catholic Charities Twin Cities is to serve those most in need and to advocate for justice in the community.

Our programs for children, families, and adults serve more than 25,000 people every year. As the need for our services grows, Catholic Charities is working to adapt and respond with strategies that prevent poverty, meet basic needs in times of crisis, and create pathways to greater stability.

WAGE RANGE: $19.60 - $22.80/hourly

JOB SUMMARY: Ensure timely and quality room turnovers to provide functioning and safe apartments for Catholic Charities clients. This position is essential in making housing ready as soon as possible for unhoused clients. Assists supervisor and facilities staff with additional facility operations of Catholic Charities properties to ensure resident and staff safety. Performs a variety of tasks of multiple building trades, including some custodial duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Turn over recently vacated apartments and make them ready to rent to new residents.
• Make light repairs to the unit, ensure doors and windows are in working order; replace or repair all fixtures, shelving, and lighting; clean or replace damaged carpeting and flooring; paint units, confirm appliances function as expected.
• Some light cleaning may be needed during unit turns. Larger cleaning projects will need to be relayed to contracted cleaners.
• Assess if tasks need to be completed by contracted maintenance or cleaners and help assign them.
• Be committed to creating a safe working environment for the team and a safe living environment for our residents with a safety-first approach.
• Performs maintenance requests to keep up with ongoing facility maintenance and repairs.
• Will use either a company-owned or personal vehicle to move between properties or to pick up supplies off-site.
  • Mileage reimbursement available for personal vehicle use.
• Monitor properties for any repairs or replacements that may arise.
• Be environmentally conscientious, i.e.:
  • Ensure items disposed are disposable and not recyclable.
  • Be cognizant of hazardous waste, metals, paper, corrugated, and certain glass.
  • Report hazardous conditions encountered to your supervisor immediately.

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

• High school diploma or equivalency
• One (1) years’ experience in building maintenance or room turns.
• Graduate of building maintenance/trade program preferred.
• Has basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, mechanical systems, and building safety.
• HVAC experience preferred.
• Skills in prioritizing and organizing work requests.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on an occasional to frequent basis.
• Has basic computer skills.
• Has the ability to work with diverse and/or low-income populations, including those who may be experiencing homelessness, unstable housing, and/or mental illness.

JOB CLASSIFICATION: Regular; Full-Time; Hourly; Non-Exempt

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Description Updated: 5/16/2024.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all functions that are required of the employee for this job.