Maintenance Worker

The Menta Education Group; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Full-time position with benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

403(b) retirement plan with employer

Job summary

The Menta Education Group is seeking a Maintenance Worker to support the Maintenance Supervisor in ensuring the safety and functionality of Menta properties, including Illinois school locations in Springfield, Taylorville, Nokomis, Havana and other southern/central Illinois sites.

This full-time role offers mileage reimbursement, benefits, and Paid Time Off. Responsibilities include preventative maintenance, basic repairs, plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, and responding to work orders.

Qualifications

• 1 to 5 years of maintenance experience.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record.
• Able to perform physical, manual labor.
• General experience performing carpentry and drywall repairs.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Flexibility to schedule and work hours as needed.
• Willingness to travel to school locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance to Illinois school locations in Springfield, Havana, Taylorville, and Nokomis, with as-needed support to Centralia, Marion, Millstadt, and Belleville.
• Report safety concerns to Maintenance Supervisor.
• Perform preventative maintenance.
• Conduct routine inspections of premises and equipment.
• Handle basic repairs and maintenance.
• Respond to work order requests.
• Install, repair, and replace plumbing equipment, and open clogged drains with appropriate tools.
• Repair or replace electrical wiring, ballast and fixtures.
• Construct and repair partitions and other wooden structures using appropriate materials and tools.
• Paint walls, floors, woodwork, and fixtures using appropriate materials and tools.

Job description

As a Maintenance Worker with The Menta Education Group, you will assist the Maintenance Supervisor in ensuring the safety and functionality of all Menta properties.

Provide maintenance to Illinois school locations in Springfield, Taylorville, Nokomis, Havana & other Menta Southern/Central Illinois properties as needed .

Mileage is reimbursed.

Full-time position w/Benefits & Paid Benefit Time Off

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance to Illinois school locations in Springfield, Havana, Taylorville, and Nokomis, with "as needed" support to Centralia, Marion, Millstadt, and Belleville, IL.
• Report any unusual incidents or safety concerns to Maintenance Supervisor
• Perform preventative maintenance
• Conduct routine scheduled inspections of premises and equipment.
• Handle basic repairs and maintenance
• Respond to work order requests
• Install, repair, and replace valves and other plumbing equipment, and open clogged drains using appropriate tools.
• Repair or replace electrical wiring, ballast and fixtures.
• Construct and repair partitions and other wooden structures using saws, braces, bits, and appropriate materials and tools.
• Paint walls, floors, woodwork, and fixtures using appropriate materials and tools.

Qualifications

• 1 to 5 years of experience
• Must have valid driver's license with good driving record
• Engage in physical, manual labor
• General experience performing carpentry and drywall repairs
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Flexibility to schedule and work hours as needed
• Willingness to travel to school locations

Compensation & Benefits

• In accordance with the Pay Transparency amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003,information about pay ranges and employee benefits can be found at the following links:
• Full Time Employee Benefits Overview:
• Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match. For more information visit:
• https://menta.com/employee-benefits-full-time/
• Compensation Information:
• https://menta.com/compensation-arizona-and-illinois/
• Please refer to the "Maintenance" section for this position's category.

$40,000 - $55,000 a year

About Menta Academy Springfield

Menta Academy Springfield is anchored by a steadfast commitment to the '3-C Ready' initiative, where our focus is to guide each student toward becoming College, Career, and Citizenship ready. Our educational approach is highly individualized, catering to the unique learning paths and developmental needs that each student presents. We pride ourselves on creating vibrant classrooms that serve as active learning landscapes, where every day is an opportunity for our students to excel academically and socially.

The educational experience at Menta Academy Springfield is designed to not only impart knowledge but to also inspire a zest for learning and personal growth. Our educational spaces resonate with interactive learning, ensuring that students are not merely passive recipients of information but active architects of their future success. By fostering a culture of daily achievements in both educational and behavioral domains, we lay a solid foundation for our students to build upon as they progress through life's stages.

Students Served: PK-21

Professional Associations and/or Partnerships

The Menta Education Group affiliates are members/partners with CEC, CASE, Autism Speaks, ASBA, AAPSEC, AASA, CCSSO, SEAA, ASCD, and many more associations that focus on the education of children with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Menta Education Group (“Menta”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, gender identity and gender expression), color, national origin, religion, age, pregnancy or related conditions, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability or any other basis protected under federal, state or local law. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact Menta’s office.