MAINTENANCE WORKER

Rite of Passage; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k match up to 6%

Paid Time Off

Annual performance reviews (2%, 4%, 6%

Job summary

Rite of Passage's Palm Beach Youth Academy in Palm Beach, FL is seeking a Maintenance Worker to help maintain a safe, welcoming facility for the youth we serve. You will support daily operations to ensure a clean, functional environment and contribute to a positive program atmosphere.

The role offers opportunities for growth, with competitive pay and benefits. You will work on-site with a dedicated team committed to youth success and community well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Maintenance Worker.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Pass a DCF criminal background check, drug screen and TB test.
• Be empathetic, patient, and treat others with respect.

Responsibilities

• General building maintenance and minor electrical repairs.
• Drywall repair, painting, paneling, wallpapering, and sheetrock work.
• Hanging doors and hardware; fixing windows and screens; minor plumbing repairs.
• Unclogging drains; replacing leaky washers; lighting and thermostat work.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Respectful interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.
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What You Will Do/Day In The Life

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.
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