Facilities Specialist

About the role

SafeHouse Denver is the only organization in the City and County of Denver providing both emergency shelter and non-residential counseling and advocacy services exclusively to adult, child, and youth survivors of domestic violence. Founded in 1977, SafeHouse Denver supports survivors in reclaiming their lives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and upkeep of SafeHouse Denver’s residential and administrative facilities, including repairs, routine maintenance, cleaning oversight, and light plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and project management tasks.
• Manage and coordinate repair and improvement projects from start to finish, including obtaining quotes, scheduling vendors, negotiating discounted or pro-bono services, supervising onsite work, and ensuring timely completion.
• Conduct regular facility walkthroughs to identify needs, prioritize repairs with staff, and maintain equipment and appliances in compliance with health and safety standards.
• Oversee outdoor services (landscaping, snow removal), preventive maintenance schedules, inspections (fire alarm, suppression systems, elevator, etc.), maintenance deliveries, and installations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for vendors as needed, maintain professional relationships, communicate expectations for onsite work, and ensure facility safety and confidentiality.
• Occasionally work with volunteers on small scale facilities projects, in coordination with the Program Resource Coordinator and other staff.
• Maintain facility supply inventory and manage all related documentation (contracts, warranties, quotes, records) in SharePoint.
• Communicate project timelines and updates to staff and residents; prepare reports for leadership; attend required staff meetings.
• Occasionally, on-call maintenance service will be necessary (e.g., emergency repair – heating, water intrusion, other health/safety-related facility issues, etc.).

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in facility maintenance and repairs as well as project management.
• Experience in historic and older buildings is desired.
• Solid understanding of building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical) and general carpentry.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and have confidence in resolving facility-related issues.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license, insurance and good driving record.
• Must have consistent access to a reliable vehicle to be able to travel to and from various work sites and stores to purchase supplies.
• Able to lift items inside and outside of the facility (boxes, tools, hardware, equipment, etc.).
• Takes initiative to resolve things in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of the cycle of domestic violence and the barriers experienced by survivors of domestic violence.
• Able to cultivate effective relationships.
• Must have patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Protects confidentiality, demonstrates appropriate boundaries and maintains a safe and healthy, trauma-informed environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must pass background check and fingerprint check.

Pay

$32-$38 per hour

Schedule

Onsite daily (Monday – Friday) with some flexibility in schedule