Are you passionate about creating opportunities for people to thrive?

Catholic Charities is the place for you!

Unit Turn Technician

CCDC/Multiple

The mission of Catholic Charities Twin Cities is to serve those most in need and to advocate for justice in the community.

Our programs for children, families, and adults serve more than 25,000 people every year. As the need for our services grows, Catholic Charities is working to adapt and respond with strategies that prevent poverty, meet basic needs in times of crisis, and create pathways to greater stability.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE:

Join a mission-driven organization that pairs compassion with accountability and hope with action. At Catholic Charities, you’ll be part of a supportive team dedicated to creating opportunity and advocating for justice. We invest in our employees through training, mentorship, and opportunities for professional growth.

WAGE RANGE:  $25.50 - $28.00/hourly

JOB SUMMARY: Catholic Charities is seeking a hands-on, compassionate, trauma-informed, and detail-oriented professional who takes pride in creating safe, dignified housing for people moving out of homelessness.

The Unit Turn Technician ensures timely and high-quality apartment turnovers, creating safe, functional, and welcoming homes for Catholic Charities clients. This role is essential to helping individuals move from homelessness to housing quickly and with dignity.

In addition to apartment turns, the Technician assists with day-to-day facilities operations across multiple Catholic Charities properties, supporting safety, maintenance, and upkeep. The position performs tasks across several building trades and includes light custodial work as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Turn over recently vacated units to prepare them for new residents.
• Perform moderate cleaning to ensure readiness for occupancy, coordinate with contracted cleaning teams for specialized needs.
• Complete light repairs—replace fixtures, patch and paint walls, repair or replace flooring, and confirm all doors, windows, and appliances function properly.
• Identify maintenance or cleaning needs that require contracted support and communicate promptly to the supervisor.
• Maintain a safety-first mindset, ensuring a safe environment for both residents and staff.
• Support ongoing maintenance requests and facility repairs as assigned.
• Use a company or personal vehicle to travel between properties and pick up supplies; mileage reimbursement provided for personal vehicle use.
• Monitor properties for needed repairs or replacements.
• Practice environmental responsibility by ensuring proper waste and recycling management and promptly reporting hazardous conditions.

Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/TECHNICAL EXPERTISE:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, mechanical systems, and building safety.
  • Graduate of a building maintenance or trade program preferred.
  • HVAC experience preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in building maintenance, room turns, or a related trade.
• Valid Minnesota driver’s license required. 
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Basic computer proficiency in Windows-based systems
• Commitment to working compassionately and respectfully with diverse and/or low-income populations, including individuals experiencing homelessness, unstable housing, or mental illness.

Nice to Have:

• Reliable personal vehicle covered with minimum Minnesota insurance requirements
• Relevant trade licensure or certification (e.g., HVAC, boiler, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, or appliance repair) and/or Maintenance Technician Certificate

JOB CLASSIFICATION: Regular; Full-Time; Hourly; Non-Exempt

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

CPR

No

Driving

Yes

Operating specialized machinery (additional assessment may be required)

No

Walking or standing > 2 hours/shift

No

Lifting up to 25lbs without assistance

Yes

Lifting up to 50lbs without assistance

Yes

Physically restraining clients

No

Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Description Updated: 02/18/2026

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all functions that are required of the employee for this job.