Imagine a place where your talent can make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. At Habitat for Humanity of Kent & Northern Muskegon Counties, we are committed to building a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Through our collaborative efforts and community engagement, we empower families and individuals to achieve strength, stability, and self-reliance through affordable homeownership opportunities.
Working at Habitat is a rewarding experience in which we work together to serve a significant purpose. We are growth-minded, innovative, mission-focused, collaborative, values-driven, and results-focused. We are committed to bridge-building and inclusion, and dedicated to building a diverse community, one where we feel a sense of belonging and are valued for our contributions and the perspectives we bring.
Habitat is focused on recruiting a diverse and equitable workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We are currently seeking a full-time Facilities & Warehouse Specialist to join our team in Grand Rapids. This role is a hands-on position dedicated to maintaining a safe, clean, and highly organized environment across our physical properties and warehouse spaces. This individual assists with day-to-day tasks, including routine facility and grounds maintenance, minor facility repairs, construction site support, and processing inventory.
- Builds Effective Teams
- Cultivates Innovation
- Directs Work
- Learning Agility
- Collaborates
- Receive, unload, and organize inventory, supplies, and donations, ensuring accurate handling and proper storage of materials.
- Safely operate warehouse equipment, including pallet jacks, material dollies, and forklifts.
- Perform basic, minor building repairs and preventative maintenance tasks (e.g., replacing lightbulbs, minor touch-up painting, adjusting fixtures).
- Maintain clean and professional exterior grounds, including trash removal, sweeping walkways, and minor seasonal upkeep (such as salting or light snow clearing).
- Coordinate, monitor, and assist external service contractors when they are performing technical repairs on-site.
- Perform basic vehicle maintenance (e.g., checking fluid levels, tire pressure, oil changes, repairs, and safety checks).
- Maintain a clean, clutter-free warehouse and facility floor, ensuring all walkways and emergency exits remain clear and unobstructed.
- Ensure tools, equipment, and facility maintenance supplies are properly cleaned, accounted for, and stored in their designated locations at the end of each shift.
- Immediately report any building hazards, broken equipment, property damage, or safety concerns to the management team.
- Promote the mission, vision, and values of Habitat for Humanity of Kent & Northern Muskegon Counties.
- Receive and maintain professional development training necessary to fulfill the minimum standards of the essential responsibilities, including annual training dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture, enhancing intercultural competencies, and promoting fairness and belonging for all individuals.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- At least one year of experience in a warehouse, retail backroom, facilities upkeep, or general labor role preferred.
- Valid driver's license with a clean, insurable driving record required.
- Ability to obtain forklift certification required.
- Ability to lift up to 60 lbs. frequently, bend, reach, and remain on your feet or move throughout physical spaces for the duration of a shift.
- Comfortable working in a warehouse environment, and outside weather conditions may fluctuate depending on the season.
- Reliable attendance, a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a cooperative team-player mindset.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move a minimum of 60 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Pay range: $18 - $25 an hour
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- Low-cost medical plans with great coverage options
- Dental and vision insurance
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- And more!
No phone calls or walk-ins please.
We offer all applicants for employment equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, or any other protected category.
