Maintenance Worker

The Maintenance Worker serves as a member of the Facilities Team at The Community Group. The ideal candidate is a skilled handy person/tradesperson, capable of completing projects including light electrical work, plumbing, painting, and carpentry. This is a full-time position, reporting to the Maintenance Director.

Duties

• Responsible for maintaining a safe environment including:
• Bolting any furniture to secure it
• Checking that all exit lights are lit
• That outdoor lights are in good working order
• Removal of broken glass and refuse both inside and outside
• That the screens on outside of the buildings are secure
• Removal of snow and ice
• That all fire exits are clear

• Responsible for heating and plumbing issues and notifying the maintenance director that a service call is needed;
• Responsible for cleanliness of common areas, cafeteria, bathrooms daily and dusting baseboards;
• Responsible for outdoor appearance including graffiti removal, leaf removal, mowing the grass and watering the lawns and flowers;
• Responsible for daily bathroom maintenance including cleanliness, paper supplies, trash removal and stall repairs;
• Occasional evening and weekends as needed for events and meetings;
• Being available to the alarm company by responding to alarm calls;
• Assist with deliveries and trash removal;
• Supplies requisitions; and
• Any additional duties assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job including but not limited to lifting, cleaning, snow removal, lawn care, assisting with deliveries and trash removal;
• Must be reliable, organized; and
• Experience working with children a plus.

The Community Group is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.
The Community Group, Inc has adopted a mandatory vaccination policy to safeguard the health of our employees and their families, our clients and visitors, and the community at large from COVID-19.
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Effective January 1, 2022, all employees of Community Day Care Center of Lawrence (d/b/a The Community Group) will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Newly hired employees must be fully vaccinated (one dose of Johnson & Johnson vaccine or two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine) before the first day of work. Individuals with medical issues or religious beliefs or practices that prevent them from getting the vaccine may request exemption from the vaccine requirement.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 11/20/2021