Facilities Assistant

Planned Parenthood Association of Utah • Salt Lake City, UT

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• A valid driver's license.
• Ability to travel regularly between various health center locations.
• Physical ability to safely perform building and grounds work, including standing for extended periods, climbing ladders, and lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Willingness to learn facility management software, security systems, and other internal tools.
• Strong communication, organization, and customer service skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks while delivering reliable support to health center staff and vendors.
• A dependable team player who values inclusion, works effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, and is committed to supporting the mission.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with general maintenance, basic plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, or security systems.
• Strong mechanical curiosity.
• Experience in facilities management.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Facilities & Security Manager to maintain safe, clean, and fully operational spaces.
• 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.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal teams on maintenance projects, renovations, and equipment installations.
• Prepare workspaces, oversee project logistics on-site, and help bring facility improvements to life with minimal disruption to daily operations.
• Serve as a trusted backup for facility security, assisting with cameras, alarm systems, badge access, and other security technologies.
• Respond to and document security incidents under the guidance of the Facilities & Security Manager.
• Help ensure health centers meet the highest standards of safety, compliance, and readiness.
• Assist with emergency preparedness activities, keep tabs on facility and emergency supply inventories, and uphold organizational policies, including HIPAA, confidentiality, and workplace safety.
• 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.
• Support patients, staff, and the mission by creating welcoming, functional, and dependable spaces where high-quality healthcare can thrive.

Benefits

• Affordable medical and dental benefits, including family coverage and employer premium sharing.
• Voluntary Vision, Pet Insurance, Accident & Identity Protection benefits.
• Company paid $150k basic life insurance.
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 403(b) and Roth plan with 4% employer match.
• Generous PTO.
• 13 paid holidays, including a float holiday and a birthday holiday.
• Free subscription to CALM App.
• 8 weeks 100% paid parental leave after one year of service.
• Unlimited access to the EAP (Employee Assistants Plan).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED