Fresh Start Site & Housing Facilities Supervisor

The Fresh Start Site and Housing Facilities Supervisor provides participants with hands-on construction and building maintenance training while supervising Fresh Start worksites and coordinating and completing maintenance projects across Western Dairyland housing properties and the 1 Better Way facility.

The position combines youth development, project coordination, skilled maintenance & construction, and regulatory compliance to provide safe, structured learning experiences while maintaining agency facilities and collaborating with staff, contractors, tenants, and community partners.

This is a full-time, 36-hour a week (Monday-Thursday) position.

The wage range is $24.87 to $33.16 per hour.

Essential Functions Plan, coordinate, and supervise Fresh Start construction, rehabilitation, and community service projects in partnership with program leadership and community partners.

Provide participants with hands-on instruction in construction & maintenance fundamentals, tool use, jobsite safety, work readiness, teamwork, problem-solving, and professional workplace behavior.

Develop daily work plans, assign age- and skill-appropriate tasks, demonstrate work methods, monitor participant performance, and provide timely coaching and feedback.

Maintain continuous oversight of participants at worksites and reinforce program expectations, positive youth development practices, and trauma-informed approaches.

Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, child labor laws, grant requirements when applicable, agency policies, building codes, manufacturer instructions, and project-specific safety procedures.

Conduct safety orientations, toolbox talks, and hands-on tool training; verify required training is complete before participants perform construction or maintenance work.

Inspect worksites, tools, vehicles, equipment, and personal protective equipment; correct hazards promptly and document incidents, injuries, and safety concerns according to agency policy.

Coordinate and perform preventive, routine, and corrective maintenance at Western Dairyland housing properties and 1 Better Way, including basic carpentry, painting, patching, hardware, grounds upkeep, unit turnover tasks, and minor repairs within the employee's training and authorization.

Evaluate maintenance requests, establish priorities, communicate schedules, document completed work, and promptly elevate emergencies, code concerns, and repairs requiring a licensed contractor.

Plan, coordinate, and supervise housing and facility maintenance projects into Fresh Start training activities while protecting tenant privacy, safety, and uninterrupted access to services.

Coordinate access to occupied units and program spaces with authorized staff; interact respectfully with tenants, clients, visitors, partner agencies, and service providers.

Obtain materials and supplies, maintain inventories, safeguard tools and equipment, track project expenses, and support work within approved budgets.

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