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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJoin Our Team: Facilities Assistant Location: Greater Birmingham Humane Society (All Facilities) Employment Type: Full-Time | Non-Exempt Apply Today: www.gbhs.org
*Serious applicants only, maintenance and safe transport experience needed
*Must be able to successfully pass background and motor vehicle check
Are you a hands-on, dependable team player who thrives in an active, mission-driven environment? Do you take pride in keeping facilities safe, clean, and operating smoothly — and want your work to support something meaningful?
The Greater Birmingham Humane Society (GBHS) is seeking a Facilities Assistant to help maintain our buildings and grounds, assist with animal transport, and support daily operations that keep our animals — and our people — safe and supported.
This is more than a maintenance job. It’s a chance to be part of a compassionate, purpose-driven team that saves thousands of lives each year. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Who We Are
GBHS is one of the oldest and most progressive animal welfare organizations in the Southeast. We operate with an open-admissions philosophy and a commitment to rehabilitation, adoption, and lifesaving outcomes. We don’t just shelter animals — we give them a second chance.
What You'll Do
As a Facilities Assistant, you will:
Assist with basic maintenance tasks such as painting, fencing and kennel repair, basic electrical, basic plumbing and support the Facilities Manager as needed
Provide assistance with lifting and moving item in warehouse utilizing pallet jack or *forklift as needed (*certification required)
Assist with daily animal transport between GBHS facilities
Help with transport of supplies, equipment, and donations across facilities
Handle and care for animals as requested, ensuring cleanliness and proper identification
Maintain clean and safe surroundings — indoors and outdoors — throughout the day
Support groundskeeping duties, including mowing, weeding, pressure washing, etc.
Communicate clearly and professionally with staff, volunteers, and the public
Perform other duties as assigned — with a positive attitude and commitment to the team
What We Are Looking For Required:
A genuine passion for animal welfare and the mission of GBHS
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Strong work ethic, reliability, and a good sense of humor
Previous experience in facility maintenance or janitorial work
Clean driving record and ability to pass a motor vehicle background check
Must be able to lift 50 lbs (and up to 75 lbs with reasonable accommodation)
Willingness to work weekends, evenings, and on-call shifts as needed
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Experience operating commercial lawn equipment (e.g., zero-turn mower, weed eater)
Forklift certification
Experience driving large vehicles (25 ft or longer)
Animal handling experience in a shelter or kennel environment
Why Work at GBHS?
Competitive pay and benefits
Opportunity to work with a mission-driven team
Be part of a long-standing, community-supported organization
Learn new skills, gain hands-on experience, and grow with purpose
Every shift helps change lives — for both people and animals
Physical Requirements & Work Environment: This is a physically active position that requires standing, lifting, bending, and working indoors and outdoors. The environment involves working around animals of all types, cleaning supplies, potential allergens, and occasional exposure to bites or scratches. Ability to perform physical work involving standing for long periods, carrying animal crates, bending, scrubbing, mopping, walking quickly, reaching, squatting, lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds and lifting up to 75 pounds with reasonable accommodation; ability to work well in a team environment; ability to work weekends and evenings as necessary; meets minimum general requirements for GBHS employment as set forth in GBHS employee handbook. Ability to stoop, bend, lift, clean, mop, and other such assigned duties with ease and in a timely fashion.
Work Environment
This work is performed in a high noise level area. Exposure to industrial cleaning chemicals, fumes, dust, animal feces, zoonotic (human to animal) diseases, bites and scratches. Weekend shifts may be required. Safety procedures must be adhered to at all times. Must be able to work with and around animals of all types (cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, etc.). Exposure to conditions such as animal feces, urine, etc. and foul odors. May be exposed to animal dander, parasites and infectious diseases than can be carried and transmitted by animals. Must be able to work in an environment that provides humane euthanasia to animals.
The GBHS is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of GBHS to provide EEO to all persons regardless of , , , citizenship status, physical or mental , , , creed, gender, , , gender and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
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Location:
Birmingham
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Assistant, Facilities, Maintenance

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