Maintenance Technician

Job Details Job Location: Various Locations Volusia - Deland, FL 32720 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: High School Salary Range: $19.95 - $22.20 Hourly Schedule: 4-10 hour days Position Summary: Performs varied semi-skilled and skilled work in the maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment. Duties may involve carpentry; repairing electrical or mechanical equipment; installing new equipment; and repairing buildings, floors, deck areas or stairs. Performs routine manual tasks in maintaining the cleanliness, sanitary conditions, and appearance of company buildings and grounds; or to perform higher-level specialized custodial tasks. Full Time Position - Benefits Eligible Vacation Sick PTO Employer paid health benefits Vision & Dental Plans 403B retirement 14 company paid holidays Pet Insurance Employer paid Basic $30,000 Life Insurance Policy Employer paid Long-Term Disability Insurance (LTD) Employer paid Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D) Public Service Loan Forgiveness Qualified Employer Essential Job Functions Paints building and equipment; patching walls; and repairs or replaces tiles and other wall coverings. Repairs and constructs wood and metal equipment, furniture, doors, shelves, floors, security screens and other fixtures. Opens stopped sewage and drain lines; replaces or repairs faucets, toilets, sinks, valves, water lines, and other plumbing equipment and fixtures. Repairs and replaces electrical outlets, light fixtures, switches and other controls; repairs electrical motors, generators and communication equipment; performs more complex electrical work (such as working with high voltage electrical systems) with appropriate training and education. Repairs, adjusts and calibrates a wide variety of machines and equipment such as air conditioners, heating and ventilating equipment, fire and safety alarms/equipment, general office equipment, kitchen appliances, etc. Cleans, maintains and repairs internal rooms, halls, restrooms, offices, floors, carpets and external walls, siding, gutters, roofs and metal-work. Inspects and reports facility concerns to Facilities Maintenance Supervisor. Participates and works as a team-player with all staff, including but not limited to: teacher, co-workers, supervisor/management, the staff members/specialist in education, health, and family and community partnerships. Cleans, maintains and repairs ground areas, including playgrounds, playground equipment, sidewalks, common ground areas, deck areas, etc. Performs other related work as assigned and is subject to on-call response for critical/emergency situations. Landscaping duties, trimming trees, mulching, weeding, etc. Routine spraying for insects. Maintenance and repair including such work as: installing and repairing plumbing; replacing doors, windows and siding; building cement forms; building and replacing concrete sidewalks, foundations and floors; repairing roofs and installing new roofing; repairing broken windows and installing new windows; painting interior and exterior walls and other surfaces; building and repairing stone and brick walls and floors; and such metal work as replacing and repairing guttering and drain spouts. Uses and follows the policies/practices of You Thrive Florida, State regulations/laws, and federal regulations/laws. Maintains compliance with Head Start Performance Standards. Attends training programs, staff meetings, and other meetings/training. Uses and follows the policies/procedures of You Thrive Florida, including but not limited to Personnel Policies, Occupational Health and Safety policies, payroll policies/practices, etc. Non-Essential/Secondary Functions Performs any additional duties as directed or assigned by supervisor, management staff, program director or You Thrive Florida management staff. This description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position. Qualifications Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Experience: Two years of general maintenance experience required. Licenses & Certifications: Valid Florida driver's license and be insurable by Company's current insurance carrier. Subject to federal, state and local legal requirements/background checks/clearance for working with vulnerable populations. Critical Skills, Abilities, & Expertise Physical Requirements: Sitting, standing, use of fingers, arms, hands and legs, driving and medium lifting and carrying (up to 50 lbs.), handling, grasping and talking are constant. Good eyesight (correctable) and hearing (correctable) are essential. Squatting, walking, heavy lifting and carrying (greater than 50 lbs.) are frequent. Pushing, pulling, kneeling, balancing, turning, feeling, are occasional. Equipment: Telephone/radio, vehicle, hand and power tools, ladders and step stools, basic electrical/plumbing tools, measuring tools, painting and patching tools, custodial and cleaning equipment, lawn and grounds equipment, boom lift, and personal protective equipment. Skills & Expertise: Knowledge of geographic service area of the organization. Knowledge of federal, state and local traffic/highway laws and regulations. Knowledge of general vehicle safety and driving practices. Knowledge/skill of first aide procedures/practices. Skills in completing work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing. General skills in carpentry, plumbing, landscaping, facilities and grounds upkeep, etc., are required. Ability to establish effective working relationships with people, including coworkers, clients and supervisors. Ability to use and operate a telephone/radio. Ability to speak/communicate in Spanish as a second language is desired. Environmental Job Factors Job Location: Primary location can be inside facilities or outside on the grounds within the organizational service area. Work Environment: Working alone and with others is constant. Work in heat, cold, dust, or wet conditions are frequent. Exposure to chemicals such as cleaning agents, disinfectants, and pest-control products/repellants is frequent. While performing the responsibilities of the position, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the employee will encounter. Please see the link below to the new Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website. This site was implemented under the directive of HB 531 (2025). As part of these requirements, each specified agency must include a clear and conspicuous link to the webpage on its website and provide the link in all job vacancy advertisements and posts by the qualified entity. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mid Florida Community Services, Inc.