Turn Specialist

John Boner Neighborhood Centers (JBNC) is a well-established nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering a thriving and connected community on Indianapolis's Near Eastside. For over a century, JBNC has played a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for area residents through a variety of programs and services that support stability, opportunity, and growth. The organization focuses on education, family engagement, healthy living, and economic empowerment, combined with community-wide efforts to create safe and welcoming neighborhoods. JBNC's commitment to housing is central to its mission. The housing team works tirelessly to provide affordable, safe, and stable housing options that enable individuals and families to thrive. The team's efforts help to ensure that residents have access to high-quality homes and supportive services, making a sustainable community impact. JBNC influences positive change through dedicated staff, local partnerships, and ongoing engagement with residents and stakeholders. By prioritizing equity, inclusion, and respect, the organization strives to build a place where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute positively.

The Turn Specialist is an essential role within JBNC’s housing team, primarily focused on preparing vacant housing units for new residents. This hands-on position involves the detailed cleaning, repairing, painting, and upgrading of apartments to ensure they meet the organization’s high standards for move-in readiness. The Turn Specialist will engage in practical work such as drywall patching, painting, flooring repair, and the replacement of doors, locks, cabinetry, and hardware. In addition, testing and maintenance of appliances, plumbing, electrical systems, and HVAC units are critical to this role’s success. This role requires a balance of technical skills, an eye for detail, and a commitment to quality, as the specialist will conduct thorough quality-control inspections and collaborate with maintenance technicians and property managers to address more complex repairs. Given the nature of the work, the Turn Specialist must be adaptable, capable of working independently, and ready to respond to emergency maintenance needs, including participation in a rotating on-call schedule. This full-time, non-exempt position is primarily based at JBNC's facility but involves frequent travel (approximately 80 percent) between various properties owned or managed by the organization. The role’s dynamic schedule may include work during evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency situations, requiring flexibility and dedication. Working at JBNC provides an opportunity to contribute tangibly to community development, offering not only a job but a meaningful career path dedicated to social impact through quality housing solutions. This position is well suited for individuals who take pride in craftsmanship, thrive in varied task environments, and seek to make a difference in the lives of others through housing stability. JBNC supports its employees with a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance at no cost, telehealth and mental health services, a 401(k) plan with employer matching, generous paid time off and holidays including a full week off at year-end, professional development opportunities, and access to a fitness zone and employee engagement initiatives. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check, and JBNC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.