
Helping Hands provides HOPE and CARE through personal, trauma-informed programs to individuals experiencing homelessness.
Our programs are Trauma-Informed, Data-Driven, and Person-Centered.
We take the time to learn each individual's story and help connect them to the appropriate local resources and services to meet their unique needs. We do not duplicate available services; instead, we build strong collaborative partnerships with local programs and foster connections between participants and our community partners.
In addition to having a passion for helping others, being nonjudgmental, and able to navigate difficult situations in positive and constructive ways, the Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the repair, maintenance, and overall upkeep of Bybee Lakes HOPE Center, a 155,000-square-foot facility. This position supervises two Maintenance Techs, coordinates and maintains schedule of preventative maintenance activities, oversees building systems and repairs, and ensures the facility remains safe, functional, and welcoming for participants, staff, volunteers, and visitors. This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position scheduled mostly Monday through Friday typical business hours, with evening and weekend availability required for emergent situations.
Skills & Competencies
·Strong knowledge of building and facility maintenance, and general construction practices, including carpentry, painting, plumbing, masonry, drywall repair, and basic electrical work.
·Ability to diagnose maintenance issues, evaluate repair options, and implement effective solutions in a timely manner.
·Experience supervising maintenance staff, assigning work orders, monitoring performance, and fostering a positive team environment.
·Knowledge of preventative maintenance programs, safety standards, and facility operations.
·Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects, manage competing deadlines, and maintain accurate maintenance records.
·Proficiency with computers, email, work order systems, inventory tracking, and Microsoft Office.
·Ability to order supplies, maintain inventory levels, and coordinate with vendors, contractors, and service providers.
·Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with participants, staff, partners, and contractors.
·Ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment and decision-making skills.
·Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, and troubleshooting abilities.
·Commitment to trauma-informed, person-centered service delivery, and the mission values of Helping Hands.
·Ability to remain calm and effective during emergencies, facility incidents, and unexpected maintenance challenges.
Required Qualifications
·High school diploma or equivalent required; vocational training, trade certification, or related technical education preferred.
·Minimum of three years of experience in facility maintenance, building operations, construction, or a related field.
·Minimum one year of supervisory or team leadership experience.
·Demonstrated knowledge of maintenance practices, tools, equipment, and safety procedures.
·Strong written and verbal communication skills.
·Proficiency in basic computer applications and professional phone etiquette.
·Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
·Ability to assess situations, identify solutions, and take appropriate corrective action.
·Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
·Direct or lived experience with homelessness, addiction, recovery, and/or low-income populations.
·Understanding of issues surrounding homelessness, substance use disorders, domestic violence, mental health challenges, and sexual assault.
·Experience working within social service, shelter, housing, nonprofit, or community-based environments.
·OSHA safety training, trade certifications, or other relevant maintenance credentials preferred.
Physical & Mental Requirements
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
·Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, climb ladders, reach overhead, and move throughout a large facility for extended periods.
·Frequently required to lift, carry, push, pull, and move materials, tools, equipment, and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds; occasionally more with assistance or appropriate equipment.
·Ability to safely operate maintenance tools, equipment, machinery, and vehicles as required.
·Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions, including exposure to heat, cold, rain, and other environmental conditions.
·Ability to navigate mechanical rooms, rooftops, stairways, storage areas, and other maintenance-access locations.
·Frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle tools, equipment, and maintenance materials.
·Hearing and vision sufficient to identify maintenance issues, operate equipment safely, and communicate effectively with others.
·Ability to sit, stand, and use a computer and other office equipment for documentation, scheduling, inventory management, and communication.
·Ability to respond to emergencies, urgent repair needs, and facility safety concerns in a timely manner.
·Ability to maintain concentration, exercise sound judgment, and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
·Ability to interact professionally and respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds while maintaining appropriate boundaries and confidentiality.
Helping Hands Reentry Outreach Centers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Helping Hands Reentry Outreach Centers was founded by Alan Evans, who was homeless for over 25 years. He was removed from an abusive home and sent to foster care at age 11, but when his circumstances didn't improve, he ran away and was homeless and addicted by age 13. Without adequate resources to address his childhood traumas and help him make positive changes to be able to reenter society, getting arrested meant getting rescued. But his arresting officer asked to hear his story and helped him find sobriety and sustainability. Evans started Helping Hands to give other homeless people what he himself had needed: a helping hand to a sustainable life.
In 2002, Evans opened an 8-bed home for the homeless in Seaside, OR, and over the years Helping Hands has expanded to meet the changing needs for homeless services in surrounding communities. When more homeless seniors and families with children began needing Helping Hands' support, we began to offer Case Management with Individual Reentry Plans to guide each person in gaining skills and accessing the resources they need to rebuild self-sufficiency. With trauma-informed best practices, we collect our clients' stories, demographics, and needs in our proprietary database and use this to guide their treatment. We now operate 11 emergency homeless shelter and Reentry Program facilities, providing over 350 beds per night in Clatsop, Tillamook, Yamhill, Multnomah, & Lincoln Counties in Oregon. The most recent project to expand capacity to serve the homeless has been the Bybee Lakes Hope Center at the former Wapato Jail property in the Port of Portland, OR.
The Mission of Helping Hands is to provide a helping hand to a sustainable life through Resources, Recovery, and Reentry.