Maintenance Worker

Eckerd Connects; Manson (NC); On-site; USD 1,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Maintenance Worker at a leading academy, where you will perform essential maintenance tasks to ensure a safe and functional environment for youth. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young individuals. Your role will involve hands-on repairs, inspections, and collaboration with management to maintain the facility's standards. This is a chance to contribute to a rewarding program focused on rehabilitating young women and helping them reintegrate into society.

Benefits

Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

19 days of Paid Time Off

11 paid holidays

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Flexible spending accounts

Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability

Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in construction or general maintenance required.
• Must be able to lift 50+ pounds and work in various environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on buildings and equipment.
• Inspect and repair physical plant machinery and systems.
• Assist in developing vendor lists and specifications for equipment.

Skills

Basic Construction

Welding

Automotive Repair

Electrical Repair

Plumbing Repair

Building Maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational Certification

Job description

Do you enjoy working outdoors? Do you have a passion for helping people, or you love to see youth and young adults work hard to reach their full potential? Join our Team as a Maintenance Worker for Eckerd Connects Girls Academy at Kerr Lake!

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

Our Benefits:

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year
• 11 paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
• Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance

• Voluntary term life insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
• PTO Exchange

Hourly Rate: $18.24

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Maintenance Worker performs preventative maintenance and repairs on buildings, equipment, machinery, vehicles and grounds, and assists the Business Manager in development of specifications and/or selection and supervision of contractors or vendors providing recurring and non-recurring goods or services for the physical plant.
• Develops and observes work order system for routine repairs, and preventative maintenance schedules for equipment and buildings. Assists Business Manager in preparation of annual budgets.
• Inspect, test, adjust and repair all physical plant machinery, heating, cooling, piping, electrical systems, and plumbing; and record maintenance in accordance schedules.
• Operate and maintain all physical plant machinery and equipment.
• Repair building structures, walls, floor, ceiling, cabinets, doors, windows, and stairways.
• Inspect, test, clean, and may repair fire equipment, alarms, switches, and sensors. Keeps reports of all inspections, tests, and repairs.
• Remove ice and snow from walkways, roads, during winter months. Mow lawns, grade roads, trim or cut trees when necessary.
• Chair or participate on facility safety committee, providing evaluations and suggestions to local leadership team.
• Assist Business Manager in development of vendor lists and specifications for equipment purchases, major renovations, or additions to the physical plant.
• Assist Business Manager in developing and supervising purchase-of-service agreements for potable water testing, pest control, waste management, sewage treatment, or provides these services where appropriate.
• Provides or oversees contractors environmental monitoring of water and sewer treatment, assisting Director and Business Manager in preparing reports to appropriate regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

• High school or General Equivalency diploma required, however vocational certification (1) in a relevant trade from (2) an accredited school or course of study may be substituted for diploma.
• 2+ years paid work experience in a construction or building trades, vehicle or equipment repair, or general maintenance repair trades required.
  
• Demonstrable skills include, but are not limited to at least two of the following: basic construction, welding, automotive or mechanical repair, electrical and air conditioning/refrigeration repair, plumbing repair, and building maintenance.
  
• Must be able to meet requirements for Eckerd’s Auto Insurance and be able to drive for business purposes. Valid and appropriate driver’s license or state identification is required.
• Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
• Must be able to lift 50+ pounds to waist height and handle off balance load such as trailers and tractor hitches. Must be able to stand, walk and bend for extended periods of time. Must be able to work for extended periods of time in hot, cold or dusty environments.

About our Program:

Eckerd Connects' Girls Short-Term Juvenile Justice Residential Program is a gender responsive, complete rehabilitative experience delivered in 4 to 6 months for girls ages 13-17. This 20-bed program is for girls who are referred by the North Carolina Department of Public Safety Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (DJJ). During the 4-6 month stay, the program assists young women in learning the skills and tools needed to successfully re-integrate with their families, and back into their communities. This residential treatment concept combines promising and evidence-based practices with a strong family transition component and signifies a public-private partnership with the Division of Juvenile Justice which has produced an innovative shift in the way youth are served in North Carolina's juvenile justice system. Intensive, short-term services include individualized treatment and academic plans that combine formal and experiential education, community service, behavioral health, and family counseling in a non-punitive environment designed to address the youth's behavioral challenges through a strength-based approach. Youth also receive accredited educational services on-site and work together in small group settings with assigned counselors.

Girls Residential Academy at Kerr Lake

633 Shepards Way Lane

Manson, NC 27553

About Us Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYHTa-sBxJI&t=25s

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