Maintenance Assistant
Maintenance Assistant
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Job Description
Reports to: Director of Operations
Summary:
Do you want to play an integral role in a dynamic organization We are looking to add a Maintenance Assistant to help support our team. The right candidate will enjoy learning new tasks and taking on a variety of responsibilities while working in an up-beat nonprofit environment. Reporting to the Director of Operations the Maintenance Assistant keeps assigned areas such as office classrooms hallways and common areas of our campus in clean and orderly condition. They will work successfully with fellow employees and others to help supporting the broad array of services provided to students parents instructional and support employees.
What is Sherwood Autism Center
Sherwood Autism Center is a non-profit committed to our mission to educate equip and empower children and adults with autism as well as other developmental disabilities to promote independence in family and community life by providing the highest quality services. Since our founding in 1974 we have evolved into a multi-faceted organization serving our community though a wide range of impactful educational vocational and behavioral health programs.
Essential functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Maintain a cleaning schedule that will include cleaning of floors wastebaskets windows furniture equipment and restrooms.
Keep school building and grounds including sidewalks driveways parking lots and play areas neat and clean
Assist with lunchroom set up including arranging tables and chairs.
Perform preventative maintenance to ensure the comfort health and safety of students and staff. Make minor building repairs as needed
Assist in setting up facilities for special events
Assists with opening and closing campus facilities each day
Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing
Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures
Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable
Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Competencies:
Candidates who believe they fit Sherwood Autism Centers culture are encouraged to apply! Sherwood Autism Centers culture is described as:
- People-oriented-supportive and fairness focused
- Detail-oriented-quality and precision-focused
- Team-oriented-cooperative and collaborative
Work environment:
This position is located in the central office of our campus. You will be in the midst of activity and energy. This position is:
A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education
Schedule:
Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm(flexible)
Benefits:
Sherwood Autism Center recognizes the value of benefits to our employees. Full time employees are eligible for our robust comprehensive benefits program including:
401(k) with a company match
Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
Ancillary benefit options including Voluntary Short term disability Voluntary Life and AD&D Voluntary Accident Voluntary Critical Illness and Cancer Plan Voluntary Hospital Indemnity as well as an Employee Assistance Program.
10 company paid holidays
Generous PTO/Vacation
The Maintenance Assistant must be able to prioritize organize and communicate with all levels of the organization. They should be able to maintain confidentiality be a critical thinker as well as be concise and detail oriented. You must have a positive demeanor great customer service skills.
Employment Policy:
Sherwood Autism Centers policy is to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race color religion national origin ancestry marital status veteran status age disability pregnancy genetic information citizenship status sex sexual orientation gender identity or any other legally protected category. Sherwood is proud to be a drug-free workplace.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a post-offer physical examination to confirm the ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
EEO Statement:
Sherwood Autism Center is committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment because we know that many of the greatest ideas and discoveries as well as best examples of service come from a diverse mix of minds backgrounds and experiences. We believe that everyone is an equal member of society and should be treated with dignity respect and kindness. Because we believe inclusivity is critical to our success Sherwood provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race religion color age sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity genetic disposition neurodiversity disability veteran status or any other protected category under Federal State and local law
Required education and experience
- High School or Equivalent
- Six month previous custodial/housekeeping experience
- Must be able to speak and understand basic English
- Ability to follow directions
- Ability to operate custodial and related equipment
Physical Demands: Must be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs 20 feet Must be able to stand unassisted for at least one hour Frequent walking standing climbing and health lifting and carrying Work outside and inside on slippery or uneven walking surfaces and ladders
Employment Type
Full Time
