Maintenance

Center for Human Development; Springfield (MA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Holidays

PTO / Vacation

FSA

Wellness Benefits

Job summary

The Center for Human Development (CHD) is seeking a Maintenance Worker for our Secure Residential Treatment program in Springfield, MA. The role involves a wide range of cleaning and building maintenance to support CHD's mission of assisting people in need.

Responsibilities include cleaning, basic repairs, and operating essential systems. A driver's license and reliable transportation are required, with a focus on teamwork and compassionate service.

Qualifications

• Background screening including CORI and driving record check.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move items weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Two years’ maintenance experience preferred.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Self-starter who can follow directions and stay organized.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and maintenance tasks such as sweeping, dusting, vacuuming, shampoo rugs, washing floors, cleaning restrooms, painting, stripping and waxing floors, and cleaning common areas.
• Replace lights and perform minor repairs to furniture, buildings, and equipment; shovels snow; may maintain grounds surrounding buildings.
• May perform minor carpentry, plumbing, and electrical duties as directed; operate heating and cooling systems including thermostat and safety controls; move and set up furniture and equipment.

Skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Patience and compassion

Driver's license

Education

High School or Vocational Diploma

Job description

Secure Residential Treatment
Springfield, MA 01129, USA

Description

Center for Human Development, (CHD), is currently looking for a Maintenance worker at our Secure Residential Treatment program, a Department of Youth Services located in Springfield, MA. The Maintenance worker will provide a host of building maintenance skills in support of CHD's mission to support and improve the lives of people in need.

YOUR ROLE AS A MAINTENANCE WORKER WILL INCLUDE:

Maintenance worker perform a variety of cleaning and maintenance tasks, such as sweeping, dusting, vacuuming, shampoo rugs, washing floors, cleaning restrooms, painting, stripping and waxing floors, and cleaning common areas. Replaces lights and performs minor repairs to furniture, buildings, and equipment; shovels snow; may be required to maintain grounds surrounding buildings. May perform minor carpentry, plumbing, and electrical duties as directed; operates heating and cooling systems including thermostat, and safety controls; moves and sets up furniture and equipment; collects and disposes trash. May perform other similar or related duties as required or as situation dictates.

Requirements:

• Must pass background screening including CORI and driving record check; must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and move items weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Two years’ experience working in maintenance preferred. High School or Vocational Diploma preferred
• Works well in a team environment
• Self-starter who can follow direction
• Interacts effectively and in a respectful manner even in difficult situations organized, efficient and flexible
• Demonstrates patience, caring and compassion
• Performs well under stress
• Must have driver’s license and reliable transportation

SUCCESS FACTORS:

• Enthusiastic and passionate about the work they do.

BENEFITS:

• Paid Major Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off / Vacation
• Health Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Wellness Benefits

Pay rate is $20/hr. and includes a phenomenal benefit package that includes Dental, Health and Life insurance. Paid time off, earned vacation time and paid holidays just to name a few.

AT Center for Human Development (CHD) Care Finds a way:

The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. At CHD we are celebrating differences, inclusion is not just a policy- it is a daily practice. Multicultural, multilingual, and fluent in sign language, CHD is a reflection of those we serve.

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

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