Maintenance Technician

Eckerd Connects; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Vacation 9 days (first year)

11 paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Retirement plan with 5% match

Workers’ compensation

AD&D insurance

PSLF eligible employer

Job summary

Eckerd Connects is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the Laredo Job Corps Center to perform cleaning, janitorial, and basic maintenance tasks across interior and exterior areas. You will follow work orders, operate and maintain tools, and help keep grounds appealing and safe.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and 1+ year of related work experience, with drivers license preferred and a drug screen required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; 1+ year of related work experience preferred.
• Able to complete all mandated training requirements per government and management directives.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record preferred.
• Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.

Responsibilities

• The Maintenance Technician is responsible for cleaning and general maintenance work orders throughout the center.
• The Maintenance Technician performs interior and exterior janitorial, building maintenance and grounds keeping assignments according to work orders.
• Performs minor building construction tasks, mows lawns, maintains grounds, and picks up trash and papers.
• Ensures that all tools and equipment are in good repair and kept in appropriate storage sheds and closets.
• Transports equipment and/or commodities throughout the center.
• Maintains a work environment of zero accidents and injuries including no loss-time accidents.

Skills

Drug screening

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others.

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

Our Benefits

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 9 days of Vacation in the first year of service
• Minimum of 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Workers Compensation
• AD&D Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer

Service Contract Act (SCA) Position

Hourly Rate: $17.20

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Maintenance Technician is responsible for cleaning and general maintenance work orders throughout the center.
• The Maintenance Technician performs interior and exterior janitorial, building maintenance and grounds keeping assignments according to work orders.
• Performs minor building construction tasks, mows lawns, maintains grounds, and picks up trash and papers.
• Ensures that all tools and equipment are in good repair and kept in appropriate storage sheds and closets.
• Transports equipment and/or commodities throughout the center.
• Maintains a work environment of zero accidents and injuries including no loss-time accidents.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; 1+ year of related work experience preferred.
• Able to complete all mandated training requirements per government and management directives.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record preferred.
• Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.

*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

About our Program

Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment.

Our Program Location

Laredo Job Corps Center
1701 Island Street
Laredo, TX 78041

Please follow the link for more information about this program: https://eckerd.org/jobs-training/jobcorps/

Eckerd Connects employees and applicants for employment are covered by federal, state, and local laws designed to safeguard employees and job applicants from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Eckerd Connects is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws by providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact [e-mail]. Relay Services Dial 711.

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Eckerd Connects is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.