Maintenance Assistant

Maintenance AssistantMaintenance Assistant Full or Part Time; No Nights or WeekendsAs a 24/7/365 nonprofit serving children, youth, and families, Chambliss Center for Children depends on safe, well-maintained buildings to provide quality care. Our Maintenance Assistant helps keep our facilities clean, safe, and running smoothly across our agency locations in the Chattanooga area.If you're handy, dependable, and comfortable working with a range of tools and equipment, we'd love to hear from you. You don't need to know how to do everything on day one. We're willing to train the right person and help you build your skills in building maintenance.What We OfferFull-time (40 hours) or part-time (25-32 hours) positions availableWeekday schedule: Monday–Friday, days onlyNo weekends or on-call rotation. After-hours needs are rare and limited to occasional emergencies or urgent repairs.Pay: $17–$20 per hour, based on skills and experienceCompany work truck provided during your shiftHands-on training and room to growFull-time benefits include generous paid time off, free telehealth services, employer contributions to a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), a retirement plan with company match, discounted childcare, and moreWhat You'll DoComplete maintenance work orders and preventive maintenance tasksHelp with general building repairs, including: PlumbingBasic electrical workCarpentryPaintingHVAC supportInspect facilities and report maintenance or safety concernsInstall, move, and repair furniture, fixtures, and equipmentRespond to urgent maintenance needs as they come upHelp keep agency facilities clean, safe, and operating smoothlyWhat We're Looking ForHigh school diploma or equivalentValid driver's license with a good driving recordComfortable safely using a variety of hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipmentBasic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, or HVAC, and a willingness to learn moreAt least 1 year of general building maintenance, construction, or handyman experience preferredDependable, self-motivated, and able to work independently between locationsAbility to pass a fingerprint-based background check (required for working around children)Physical RequirementsStand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb ladders throughout the dayLift and carry up to 50 poundsWork indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditionsTravel between multiple agency locations throughout the Chattanooga areaChambliss Center for Children is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other factor protected by law.