Asset Management & Facilities Technician

Asset Management & Facilities Technician

Help Address Vermont’s Housing Crisis!

Downstreet Housing and Community Development is a private, mission-driven, not-for-profit organization dedicated to delivering social justice through the power of housing. We pride ourselves on connecting people to the resources they need to thrive and creating equitable opportunities for everyone in Central Vermont to access safe, healthy homes. Through our work, we strengthen the health and future of our local communities.

We are looking for an Asset Management & Facilities Technician to join our team!

Downstreet is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented professional to support the asset management and facilities operations. This position will manage a diverse array of technical and administrative tasks to help ensure program compliance, quality asset management, and effective maintenance of Downstreet properties. This position requires strong administrative judgment, excellent follow-through, and the ability to coordinate across multiple systems, priorities, and teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical and administrative support for Downstreet’s asset management and maintenance operations.
• Serve as a professional point of contact for vendors, partners, funders across Downstreet’s portfolio and systems.
• Support asset management and maintenance processes through accurate scheduling, tracking, documentation, and follow-up.
• Schedule, coordinate and participate in property site visits, tours and inspections, and document outcomes verbally, in writing and via photography.
• Maintain organized electronic and paper records related to properties, work orders, inspections, vendor coordination, and other operational needs.
• Assist with preparation, collection, review, and tracking of forms, notices, applications, reports, and other required documentation.
• Help track deadlines, recurring tasks, reporting needs, and required documentation to support high-quality property and asset management operations.
• Draft reports to internal and external stakeholders, utilizing Microsoft office and software and database systems.
• Support coordination by assisting with bidding, requests for proposals, work order communication, vendor scheduling, inspection preparation, and follow-up documentation.
• Assist with office operations, including filing, supply ordering, mail, scanning, data entry, meeting preparation, and general administrative support.
• Help identify opportunities to improve administrative systems, workflows, communication tools, and documentation practices.
• Handle sensitive resident, and organizational information with professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Uphold Downstreet’s commitment to equity, inclusion, and social and economic justice in every interaction

Experience and Education

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent life and professional experience.
• Experience in administrative support, property management, affordable housing, nonprofit administration, compliance, customer service, or office coordination strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and communication channels simultaneously.
• Comfort working with databases, spreadsheets, electronic files, email, and standard office technology. Proficiency in excel is especially desirable.
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and solution-oriented when working with individuals experiencing stress, housing instability, or urgent needs.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and social and economic justice.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working at a computer.
• This position is primarily based in Downstreet’s Lamoille offices, with frequent travel throughout the full Downstreet territory, and requires a driver’s license, as well as a reliable and insured vehicle.
• Ability to complete property tours and inspections in person, including navigating stairs and walking on uneven terrain.
• Ability to occasionally assist visitors and move materials within the office.
• Downstreet is an equal employment opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, disability, or Veteran status are encouraged to apply.

Downstreet is an equal employment opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, disability, or Veteran status are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time, on site in Lamoille County, Vermont.

Salary: $50,000 annually

Benefits: Competitive benefits package including 403B match, health and dental insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, life insurance, short-term disability.

To apply, please submit a Cover Letter (required) and Resume at downstreet.org/asset-management-and-facilities-technician. Only resumes with cover letters submitted on Downstreet’s website will be reviewed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 per year

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000