Maintenance Helper

Maintenance Helper

The Maintenance Helper maintains and repairs physical structures of buildings and maintains grounds.

Shepherd of the Valley (SOV) offers a wide range of benefits as part of your total compensation package. Choose from top medical and dental insurance programs; plan for your future with tax-deferred investing with SOV retirement options; enjoy generous paid holidays and time off; and protect yourself and your family with life and long-term disability insurance. Here are some highlights of our compensation plan.

• Annual Performance Reviews
• Insurance - Medical, dental, eye and prescription drug coverage are available to eligible employees. SOV offers a fully paid $10,000 life insurance benefit.
• Flexible Spending Plan - SOV offers a flexible spending account that allows you to pay certain medical expenses as well as child care on a pre-tax basis.
• Paid Time Off - SOV employees begin accumulating paid time off (PTO) hours immediately.
• Paid Holidays - SOV recognizes 7 paid holidays; those who work a holiday are paid double time. In the third year of service all employees are paid for their birthday and choice of floating holiday.
• Retirement - Employees are eligible to participate in SOV's 403(b) tax deferred annuity from their first day.
• Education Support - SOV's Professional Development Scholarship awards $1,000 each year to employees pursuing further education in their field including free STNA classes.
• Student Loan Forgiveness up to $2500 paid out over 4 years.
• Partnership with Ohio University - SOV employees are eligible for a 5% discount for undergraduate programs, and 10% for graduate programs.
• Additional Perks and Bonuses - SOV employees are eligible for discounts at local businesses. Employees of the month are recognized with a bonus. Recruitment bonuses for staff and residents are awarded. After 2 years, employees receive an ongoing longevity bonus.

Shepherd of the Valley is a Christian not-for-profit corporation governed by the basic Christian values of compassion, respect, dignity, spirituality, integrity and quality. Working for Shepherd of the Valley is not just a job, it's a calling.

Maintenance Helper Job Duties

• Receives written work orders or verbal instructions from supervisor.
• Cuts grass and trims weeds on organization's property.
• Cleans internal areas of buildings, including buffing, dusting, sweeping and mopping.
• Washes windows.
• Empties trash cans and consolidates trash for weekly pickup.
• Paints interior and exterior walls and trim.
• Operates snow removal equipment to maintain parking lots and sidewalks.
• Assists other departments with moving furniture and unloading and storing supplies.
• Helps to maintain and repair buildings, plumbing, and electrical systems including replacing worn, defective parts such as switches and fuses.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident, staff and organization information.

Maintenance Helper Requirements

• One year certificate from college or technical school; or 3-6 months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and training.
• Must have a valid driver's license with a good driving record.

As a Shepherd employee you will enjoy competitive wages and PTO plans. We offer full medical, dental and vision coverage as well as paid holidays (for those who qualify). We also offer a retirement plan and flexible spending accounts. Our employees also enjoy discounts at local businesses, direct deposit, annual increases and free CPR/First Aide certification.

Candidates will also be required to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.