Facilities Maintenance Technician 1 - Custodial

Job Description

Job Description

Are you someone who takes pride in creating clean, safe, and welcoming environments for others?

Do you enjoy hands-on work, staying active throughout the day, and seeing the immediate impact of your efforts?

Would you like to build a career where your work directly contributes to the quality of life of individuals with autism while being part of a supportive, mission-driven team?

As a Facilities Maintenance Technician at Anderson Center for Autism , you'll play an important role in helping maintain the cleanliness, safety, and appearance of our campus. Through your efforts, students, residents, staff, and visitors can enjoy an environment that is healthy, comfortable, and conducive to learning, growth, and success.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who enjoys a variety of responsibilities, values teamwork, and takes pride in quality work. Whether performing routine cleaning, supporting minor maintenance projects, assisting with seasonal operations, or helping maintain Anderson's beautiful campus, your contributions will make a meaningful difference every day.

What You Will Do as a Facilities Maintenance Technician:

• You will help maintain a clean, sanitary, safe, and welcoming environment for students, residents, staff, families, and visitors across Anderson's campus.
• You will perform routine cleaning and sanitation duties that help prevent the spread of illness while promoting a healthy and comfortable atmosphere throughout agency facilities.
• You will support the Operations Department by completing assigned cleaning projects, major unit cleaning activities, and other facility-related responsibilities in a thorough and professional manner.
• You will assist with minor maintenance and repair tasks, utilizing tools and equipment safely and effectively to complete assigned work.
• You will maintain and care for assigned tools, equipment, and materials while promptly reporting any concerns or equipment malfunctions.
• You will complete assigned activities from start to finish, including cleanup, documentation, and maintenance of daily work logs.
• You will work independently or collaboratively with fellow team members to complete projects and achieve departmental goals.
• You will demonstrate professionalism in your appearance, communication, and interactions with coworkers and members of the Anderson community.
• You will participate in seasonal snow and ice removal operations and assist with maintaining safe campus conditions during winter weather events.
• You will take pride in supporting an environment that promotes safety, dignity, comfort, and quality of life for the individuals we serve.

What You Can Bring to the Team:

• A strong work ethic and commitment to high-quality service.
• Dependability, accountability, and attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently while also contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• A positive attitude and willingness to assist wherever support is needed.
• Respectful communication and professionalism in all interactions.
• The ability to manage physical tasks while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
• A commitment to workplace safety and cleanliness.
• Alignment with Anderson's mission, values, and Quality of Life philosophy.

The Qualifications We Seek:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior experience in custodial services, environmental services, facilities maintenance, housekeeping, property maintenance, or a related field preferred.
• Ability to safely operate cleaning equipment, maintenance tools, and related equipment.
• Ability to perform physically active work that may include lifting, carrying, bending, standing, and walking throughout the workday.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and complete assigned tasks independently.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Valid driver's license preferred.

In Addition, We Expect That You:

• Complete all required agency training programs.
• Maintain professional standards of appearance and conduct.
• Wear designated uniforms and required safety equipment as directed.
• Follow all agency safety procedures and departmental protocols.
• Participate in seasonal snow and ice response efforts when assigned.
• Maintain accurate records and daily activity logs as required.
• Demonstrate respect for coworkers, individuals served, families, and visitors at all times.
• Support agency initiatives that promote health, safety, and quality of life.

Anderson's QUALITY OF LIFE Expectation:
To actively support Anderson's mission by promoting and enhancing the quality of life (QofL) of the individuals we serve through thoughtful, comprehensive, and person-centered practices.

A Benefits Package Designed to Optimize YOUR Quality of Life Too:

• Up to 6 weeks of paid time off (starting in your first year!)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match and annual contribution
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Wellness program
• Ongoing professional development
• Discounted tuition at select colleges/universities
• Scholarship program for those seeking educational experiences aligned with the role (*restrictions apply)
• Invitations to staff appreciation events and experiences

And much, much more!
To get a better understanding of the benefits that will be available to you, visit andersoncenterforautism.org/benefit.

Pay Range: $18.50 - $23.13 per hour; based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Ready to Bring Your Purpose to Life?
A bright future for you begins here at Anderson Center for Autism.
Open the door to a rewarding career with advancement opportunities; expand possibilities for yourself AND for individuals with autism, their families, your colleagues, our cause, and society as a whole!

Apply today. You'll contribute to a meaningful mission, now and for years to come!

Life as Part of our Anderson Center for Autism Team
If you are looking to build a career that brings you a deep sense of purpose and a high quality of life, Anderson Center for Autism might be just the landing place you've envisioned.

Here you will enjoy a supportive, friendly work environment that values your ideas and insights, provides rewarding mentorship experiences, and opens doors to new professional opportunities that can transform your journey.

And by working at Anderson, you will be part of a movement so much bigger than all of us. Founded over 100 years ago (in 1924), our award-winning, evidence-based educational, vocational, residential, clinical, and consulting/training programs have successfully optimized the quality of life for individuals with autism for decades now. In addition, we work every day to cultivate a broader culture of acceptance in society, further adding to the legacy of compassion for which we have come to be known throughout the country and around the world.

In addition to a rewarding career experience, as part of our team you'll also enjoy competitive pay, a generous retirement plan (including employer match and annual contribution), abundant vacation time, robust benefits, ongoing opportunities for learning and advancement, wellness programs, staff appreciation events, and a chance to work alongside wonderful professionals in a positive environment.

Our Mission at Anderson Center for Autism: To optimize the quality of life for individuals with autism.

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This position description in no way states or implies that the responsibilities listed are the only duties to be performed by the person filling this position. The person in the position may be required to perform other duties as necessitated by the situation or requested by his/her supervisor.

Our organization is committed to providing a diverse workforce by ensuring that discrimination barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes a person in one of these protected groups. Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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