First Step Recovery Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salt Lake City, Utah | firststephouse.org

36-Hour Work Week | Full-Time | Day Shift

You're someone who enjoys fixing problems, takes pride in your work, and notices the little things others overlook. Whether it's repairing a door, troubleshooting an appliance, maintaining beautiful grounds, or keeping buildings safe and functional, you know that your work has a direct impact on the people around you.

You're self-motivated, dependable, and enjoy variety in your day. You don't want to be stuck doing the same thing every day-you like solving problems, working with your hands, and helping create spaces where people can thrive.

At First Step House, your work goes beyond maintenance. Every repair you make, every project you complete, and every building you help maintain creates a safe, welcoming environment for individuals rebuilding their lives through recovery.

If you're looking for meaningful work, a supportive team, and a schedule that gives you more time for life outside of work, we'd love to meet you.

No two days are exactly the same. You'll help maintain and improve multiple First Step House facilities by:

• Performing preventative maintenance and general building repairs
• Troubleshooting plumbing, carpentry, painting, appliance, and facility issues
• Installing and maintaining air conditioning units and appliances
• Repairing locks, doors, cabinets, and other building fixtures
• Maintaining attractive and safe grounds through mowing, trimming, edging, and seasonal upkeep
• Identifying larger repair needs and coordinating with specialized contractors when appropriate
• Operating hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment safely and effectively
• Helping ensure our facilities remain safe, clean, and welcoming for clients, staff, and visitors

• Enjoy working independently while being part of a supportive team
• Take pride in quality workmanship and attention to detail
• Like solving problems and finding practical solutions
• Are dependable, organized, and self-motivated
• Enjoy a variety of maintenance projects instead of repetitive work
• Want your work to have a meaningful impact on the lives of others

Required

• Valid Utah Driver's License and insurability
• Experience in one or more building trades or an equivalent combination of education, training, and hands-on experience
• Working knowledge of basic carpentry, plumbing, painting, landscaping, and general building maintenance
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment

Preferred

• Experience working in behavioral health, healthcare, housing, or nonprofit settings

• 36-hour work week (full-time pay while working fewer hours)
• Day shift schedule
• Robust Paid Time Off Program
• 15 Paid Holidays annually-including your birthday
• 401(k) Employer Match up to 5%
• Annual Merit Increase Opportunities
• Annual Bonus Opportunities
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Mission-driven work that makes a difference every day
• Supportive, collaborative team culture

First Step House is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people build lives of meaning, purpose, and recovery. We provide high-quality behavioral health, housing, and medical services throughout Utah, helping individuals overcome homelessness, substance use disorders, and mental illness.

Our culture is built on integrity, accountability, compassion, humility, transparency, positive proactivity, and altruism. Guided by the principles of the Arbinger Institute's Outward Mindset, we believe every employee-regardless of role-plays an important part in changing lives.

If you're looking for a career where your skills matter and your work has purpose, apply today!

For more information about our non-profit organization, you can visit our website at www.firststephouse.org

For more details on testimonials, simply follow the link below and scroll to the bottom. https://firststephouse.org/employment-opportunities/

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.