Facility Assistant (part-time)

Position Overview

REED Autism Services is seeking a Facilities Technician to support the daily maintenance, safety, and operational readiness of REED properties, with a primary focus on the Community Center. This role works closely with the Facilities Manager to ensure facilities are safe, well-maintained, compliant, and responsive to program needs across the organization.

Part Time: Three days a week, 24 hours weekly

Salary: $28,000-33,000

Key Responsibilities

Facilities & Maintenance Support

• Support the Facilities Manager in the execution of routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance across REED properties.
• Serve as the primary on-site facilities contact for the Community Center, responding to daily maintenance needs and requests.
• Perform minor repairs and troubleshooting as appropriate; escalate larger or specialized needs to the Facilities Manager.
• Assist with managing and responding to maintenance requests submitted through REED’s work order process.
• Track open items and ensure timely follow-up and resolution.
• Communicate status updates to program and site leadership as needed.
• Assist with coordinating vendors and contractors, including scheduling access, monitoring work completion, and reporting issues.
• Support oversight of custodial services at the Community Center to ensure cleanliness and sanitation standards are met.
• Serve as on-site support during vendor visits, inspections, or project work.
• Work closely with program staff, site leadership, and administrative teams to address facilities-related needs.
• Support preparation for and participation in municipal, state, and federal inspections.
• Monitor facilities for safety risks, maintenance concerns, or compliance issues and report findings to the Facilities Manager.
• Assist with maintaining safe, clean, and functional environments across programs.
• Help ensure fitness, café, and program equipment remains operational and safe.

Schedule & Work Environment

• This role is primarily day-based, with flexibility required to respond to urgent maintenance needs.
• Occasional evening or weekend availability may be required to support repairs, projects, or inspections.
• Regular travel between REED sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to pass all required background and compliance checks.
• Experience in facilities maintenance, building operations, or a related field preferred.
• Working knowledge of basic repairs, maintenance coordination, and vendor oversight.
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities.

Pay: $28,000.00 - $33,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a valid driver’s license?
• Do you have prior experience in facilities maintenance, building operations, property maintenance, or a related field? Please specify
• Which types of maintenance or repair tasks are you comfortable performing? (Indicate all that apply) Basic plumbing; Basic electrical; Painting/patching; Carpentry/handyman repairs; HVAC troubleshooting; Furniture/equipment repairs; General preventative maintenance or other
• Are you comfortable traveling between REED locations as needed? All are located within Bergen County.
• Are you available to work three days per week (24 hours), primarily during daytime hours?
• Are you able to occasionally work evenings or weekends when needed for repairs, projects, or inspections?
• Are you able to successfully complete all required background and compliance checks?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28,000 - $33,000