Facilities Assistant
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America
Full Time
2 weeks ago
Key skills
Communication
About this role
WHO WE ARE
Planned Parenthood Association of Utah (PPAU) is a non-profit family planning agency and a leader in sexual and reproductive healthcare, advocacy, and education in the state of Utah. We provide high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for Utahns/people in six health centers across the state.
At PPAU, care is much more than the health, education, and advocacy services we provide; it’s the way we approach our world with compassion and a constant desire to improve. We care with kindness, respect, and are passionate about helping adults and teens of all genders, sexual orientations, races, religions, ethnicities, abilities, and cultural backgrounds lead healthy lives.
Facilities Assistant
Our Facilities and Security team is looking for a dedicated Facilities Assistant to help keep our health centers safe, welcoming, and operating at their best. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position that primarily works a weekday schedule, with flexibility to coordinate occasional evenings, weekends, or emergency responses with the Facilities and Security Manager.
Grow Your Career in Facilities Operations. In this role, you will work directly under our Facilities and Security Manager, giving you a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience, learn the ins and outs of building operations, and grow your skills in this field. Whether you already have some basic handy skills or are looking to build a strong foundation in facilities management, this position is designed to help you develop professionally while making a real impact.
At Planned Parenthood Association of Utah, our Facilities Assistant is much more than someone who just handles building tasks; they are a trusted problem-solver, a reliable teammate, and an essential part of the team that supports our mission every day. Your work directly impacts the experience of our patients and staff by ensuring our health centers are safe, functional, and well-maintained.
Job Duties:
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Keep Our Health Centers Running Smoothly: Work alongside the Facilities & Security Manager to maintain safe, clean, and fully operational spaces. You will help perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot, and complete routine light repairs, including basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and general building upkeep, while accurately documenting tasks across all locations.
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Support Facility Improvements: Partner with the Manager to coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal teams on maintenance projects, renovations, and equipment installations. You’ll help prepare workspaces, oversee project logistics on-site, and help bring facility improvements to life with minimal disruption to daily operations.
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Learn and Support Security Operations: Serve as a trusted backup for facility security. Under the direct guidance of the Facilities & Security Manager, you will gain hands-on experience assisting with cameras, alarm systems, badge access, and other security technologies, while helping to respond to and document security incidents.
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Champion Safety & Compliance: Help ensure our health centers meet the highest standards of safety, compliance, and readiness. You will assist with emergency preparedness activities, keep tabs on facility and emergency supply inventories, and uphold organizational policies, including HIPAA, confidentiality, and workplace safety.
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Be the Team Problem Solver: No two days are the same! You’ll adapt to changing priorities by setting up meeting and event spaces, responding quickly to unexpected health center needs, supporting multiple locations, and providing occasional after-hours or on-call emergency assistance to keep operations moving.
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Make an Impact Every Day: Your work behind the scenes directly supports our patients, staff, and mission by creating welcoming, functional, and dependable spaces where high-quality healthcare can thrive.
What We're Looking For:
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A Strong Foundation: A high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license, and the ability to travel regularly between our various health center locations.
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An Eagerness to Learn: Experience with general maintenance, basic plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, or security systems is a plus but not required. If you have a strong mechanical curiosity and want to learn from an experienced manager, we will provide the hands-on training you need to succeed.
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A Hands-On Mindset: The physical ability to safely perform building and grounds work, including standing for extended periods, climbing ladders, and lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds.
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Comfort with Technology: Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and a willingness to learn facility management software, security systems, and other internal tools.
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A Service-First Attitude: Strong communication, organization, and customer service skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks while delivering reliable support to our health center staff and vendors.
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A Collaborative Spirit: A dependable team player who values inclusion, works effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, and is committed to supporting Planned Parenthood Association of Utah's mission to create welcoming, safe spaces for everyone.
We're looking for someone who enjoys working with their hands, is eager to learn, and is excited to grow their career in facilities management. The ideal candidate will bring:
As a mission-driven agency, PPAU is deeply invested in a people-first culture. We believe that exceptional care requires a team as multifaceted as the communities we serve. We welcome every individual who shares our commitment to reproductive freedom and high-quality healthcare.
Your unique path and the perspectives shaped by your lived experiences are what we value most. If you are passionate about doing good and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply, regardless of where your professional journey began. We look forward to hearing your story and seeing how your background can help us provide compassionate care to all.
WHY WORK AT PPAU?
In addition to competitive wages and a comprehensive benefit package, being part of the PPAU team means providing all Utahns with the opportunity to move through their sexual and reproductive lives as safely, confidently, and healthily as possible.
Planned Parenthood Association of Utah is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic.
Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Our Commitment to Inclusion, Equity, and Access: PPAU believes sexual health is essential to every person’s overall health and well-being. We are taking focused steps to make progress as an organization that better reflects our patients and embodies cultural humility. We are wholeheartedly committed to this work.