MAINTENANCE WORKER

Palm-Beach-Youth-Academy; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Health insurance

Paid time off

Performance-based raises

Job summary

Palm Beach Youth Academy in Palm Beach, FL is seeking a Maintenance Worker to join our team. The role focuses on general building upkeep, minor electrical and plumbing tasks, drywall, painting, and door hardware repairs to keep the facility secure and welcoming for youth.

Lifting and physical tasks are involved. Candidates should have prior maintenance experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and be at least 21 years old.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Maintenance Worker.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• General building maintenance and minor electrical repairs.
• Repair drywall, painting, paneling, wallpaper, and flooring tasks.
• Maintain windows, doors, locks and hardware; fix plumbing as needed.
• Safety checks and routine maintenance of equipment.
• Follow safety protocols and pass background checks.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Respectful

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Maintenance Worker at Palm Beach Youth Academy in Palm Beach.

Located in beautiful Palm Beach, Florida, our workplace offers the perfect blend of charm and vibrant community life—ideal for those who enjoy sunny weather, a relaxed lifestyle, and easy access to South Florida's thriving business and cultural scene.

Make Great Pay doing good work!

Performance Based Compensation reviews are conducted annually (2%,4%, or 6%)

Eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (at 60 days for Hourly employees and 90 days for Salaried)

Choice of Supplemental benefits, including Short Term Disability and increased Life Insurance.

Eligible for 100% 401k match of up to 6% of your salary after 1 year of employment.

Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues.

The primary responsibilities of a Maintenance Worker include but are not limited to: general building maintenance, minor electrical repairs, repairing drywall, painting, paneling, wallpapering, sheetrock work, hanging doors, adjusting/changing locks and door hardware, fixing or replacing broken windows and screens, hanging pictures, minor plumbing repairs, unplugging drains, replacing leaky washers, re-lighting, replacing and adjusting heaters and controls, maintaining smoke detectors and emergency lights, maintaining swamp coolers/air conditioners and generators, replacing floor tiles, carpeting, wood flooring and/or linoleum repairs, repairing roofing, some grounds maintenance & irrigation repairs if needed, etc.

To be considered you should have Experience as a Maintenance Worker, be empathetic, patient, and treat others with respect and have a high school diploma or equivalent. You must also be at least 21 years of age, have a desire to work with troubled teens and be able to pass a DCF criminal background check, drug screen and TB test.

After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As a Maintenance Worker, you will have the unique opportunity to create a safe facility and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.

Functional Expert

Considered a thought leader on a subject

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Work-Life Balance

Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

Goal Completion

Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Required

2-5 years:

Maintenance

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