We welcome and encourage persons of all races, gender identities, sexual orientations, religions, abilities, socio-economic status and ethnicities to apply. The Haven Shelter & Services, Inc. is Equal Opportunity Employer.​

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​​Facilities & Grounds Coordinator - PT
Goal: To manage the upkeep of The Haven’s shelter, outbuildings, shelter grounds, and agency
vehicle to ensure a trauma-informed environment and protect related assets.
Team: This position is a member of The Haven’s Shelter Team.
Supervisor: This position reports directly to the Child & Family Resilience Coordinator/Program
Director.

 

Qualifications:
A qualified candidate for this role will:

• Be able to perform basic maintenance tasks and lift up to 20 pounds.

• Have basic computer knowledge.

• Demonstrate good organizational skills.

• Be willing and able to interact with a diverse population in a culturally relevant and respectful manner.

• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Understand the importance of confidentiality and maintain it for all program participants.

• Hold a valid Virginia driver’s license and maintain a good driving record.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Daily Maintenance:

• Perform basic daily maintenance tasks, including:

• Trash removal, wiping counters and equipment, sweeping floors, and other small tasks in shared spaces such as the kitchen, dining room, laundry room, and sanctuary room.

• Complete small repairs, such as replacing light bulbs, air filters, and smoke detector batteries.

2. Facility and Grounds:

• Coordinate professional services for:

  • Cleaning, lawn maintenance, snow removal, and other shelter upkeep needs.

• Arrange for necessary repairs and maintenance of shelter buildings and equipment, including:

  • Scheduling services, managing service logistics, and obtaining estimates when required.

  • Ensure compliance with fire and safety requirements at all times, including: routine maintenance and inspections of fire and safety equipment.

3. Supplies and Donations:

• Oversee shelter supplies and in-kind donations by:

  • Notifying point-of-contact staff when supplies are low.

  • Picking up donations from the administrative office or other locations, as needed.

  • Sorting, labeling, and stocking donations.

• Maintain the pantry by:

  • Removing expired items;

  • Ordering items as funding allows;

  • Trauma-informed organization.

• Organize storage buildings on the shelter property.

4. Agency Vehicle Maintenance:

• Schedule and coordinate necessary maintenance for the agency vehicle.

• Ensure the vehicle is fueled and ready for use.

5. Administrative and Training Responsibilities:

• Participate in staff meetings.

• Complete a minimum of 20 hours of in-service or job-related training annually.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or on-call staff.

 

Position Type: Part-Time (20hrs/week)

Pay: Hourly; $17/hr

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If interested, please email your resume to lynn.sharpe@havenshelter.org with "Facilities & Grounds Coordinator" in the subject line.

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