Facilities Maintenance Assistant

Chambliss Center for Children; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Free telehealth services

Employer-funded Health Reimbursement A

Retirement plan with employer match

Discounted childcare

On-the-job training and opportunities

Job summary

Chambliss Center for Children in Chattanooga is looking for a Facilities Maintenance Assistant to keep our buildings safe and in good repair. You will travel between agency locations to perform repairs and routine upkeep, using basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting and HVAC skills.

The role offers both full- and part-time options with daytime hours, no nights or weekends, and a competitive $17–$20/hour pay. Training is provided, plus a company truck and strong benefits program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Able to use hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment safely.
• Some knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, or HVAC, plus a desire to keep learning.
• Preferred: 1+ year of experience in building maintenance, construction, or handyman work.
• Reliable, motivated, and comfortable working on your own as you travel between sites.
• Must pass a fingerprint background check, since this role works around children.

Responsibilities

• Working through maintenance requests and scheduled preventive maintenance.
• Assisting with repairs in areas such as plumbing, basic electrical, carpentry, painting, and HVAC.
• Walking through facilities to spot and report repair needs or safety hazards.
• Assembling, relocating, and fixing furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
• Handling urgent repairs when they come up.
• Keeping our buildings clean, safe, and running well.

Skills

Reliable

Motivated

Comfortable traveling between sites

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Maintenance equipment

Job description

Facilities Maintenance Assistant
Full or Part Time; No Nights or Weekends

Do you like fixing things, solving problems, and seeing the results of your work at the end of the day? Chambliss Center for Children is looking for a Facilities Maintenance Assistant to join our team in Chattanooga. We’re a nonprofit that serves children, youth, and families around the clock, every day of the year, and our buildings have to be safe and in good repair for that care to happen. You’ll travel between our agency locations to keep them in great shape.

We don’t expect you to be an expert in every trade. If you’re reliable, good with tools, and eager to learn, we’ll provide the training to help you grow your building maintenance skills.

Your Schedule and Pay

• Choose full time (40 hours/week) or part time (25–32 hours/week)
• Daytime hours, Monday through Friday
• No weekend shifts and no on-call schedule (after-hours calls are rare and only for emergencies or urgent repairs)
• $17–$20/hour, depending on your skills and experience
• Agency work truck to drive during your shift

Benefits for Full-Time Staff

• Generous paid time off
• Free telehealth services
• Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Discounted childcare
• On-the-job training and opportunities to advance

A Typical Day Might Include

• Working through maintenance requests and scheduled preventive maintenance
• Assisting with repairs in areas such as plumbing, basic electrical, carpentry, painting, and HVAC
• Walking through facilities to spot and report repair needs or safety hazards
• Assembling, relocating, and fixing furniture, fixtures, and equipment
• Handling urgent repairs when they come up
• Keeping our buildings clean, safe, and running well

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
• Able to use hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment safely
• Some knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, or HVAC, plus a desire to keep learning
• Preferred: 1+ year of experience in building maintenance, construction, or handyman work
• Reliable, motivated, and comfortable working on your own as you travel between sites
• Must pass a fingerprint background check, since this role works around children

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and ladder climbing
• Lifting and carrying items up to 50 lbs
• Working both inside and outdoors in all kinds of weather
• Driving to agency sites across the Chattanooga area

Chambliss Center for Children is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other factor protected by law.