School Handyman

General Handyman

Paradise Christian School & Development Center has proudly served our community for over 44 years and is seeking a dependable, hardworking General Handyman to join our Paradise family. This position is responsible for helping maintain a safe, clean, attractive, and well-maintained environment for children, families, staff, and visitors.

Essential Job Duties

• Perform general building and property maintenance.
• Complete minor repairs including painting, carpentry, basic plumbing, and general handyman work.
• Maintain classrooms, offices, playgrounds, and outdoor areas.
• Landscape, mow, edge, trim, weed, rake, and blow walkways and grounds.
• Pressure wash buildings, sidewalks, playgrounds, and other exterior areas.
• Clean, disinfect, and maintain assigned work areas and equipment.
• Assemble furniture, playground equipment, and other items as needed.
• Move furniture, equipment, and supplies.
• Perform preventive maintenance and identify repairs before they become major issues.
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, ladders, and maintenance equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance/storage area.
• Complete maintenance logs and reports in English.
• Follow all school safety procedures, CDC recommendations, Florida DCF regulations, and Health Department requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Florida Driver's License required.
• Experience in general maintenance, facilities, construction, or handyman work
• Knowledge of hand tools, power tools, and general repair techniques.
• Basic knowledge of painting, carpentry, plumbing, landscaping, and facility maintenance.
• Must be able to read and understand basic English for manuals, labels, and safety instructions.
• Must be organized, dependable, and able to work independently.
• Positive attitude with the ability to work well as part of a team. (we work as a family)
• Must be able to work safely around young children and follow all safety procedures.

Requirements

• Must successfully pass an FDLE Level II Background Screening.
• Must possess or obtain the Florida DCF 45-Hour Child Care Training Certification within 30 days of hire.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• Must be physically able to lift up to 50 pounds, bend, stoop, climb ladders, and work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Must have a flexible work schedule.

Work Schedule

• Full-Time (40 hours per week).
• Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 6:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m.
• Tuesday: 6:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.

Why Join Paradise?

• Join a respected school that has proudly served the community for over 44 years.
• Family-oriented, supportive work environment.
• Stable, full-time position.
• Opportunity to help provide a safe, beautiful learning environment for children.