GENERAL MAINTENANCE WORKER

What we need you to do:

You will be responsible for collaborating with the maintenance team to accomplish the basic upkeep and repair of the buildings and grounds on Childplace's campuses (in Jeffersonville and Sellersburg, IN), where we work with children and adolescents with histories of trauma, behavioral issues, and emotional challenges. Because of your proximity to children, a person in this role must be able to pass multiple background checks. Your role will include general maintenance tasks such as painting, landscaping, restocking supplies, moving furniture, washing and refueling vehicles, drywall patching, and other maintenance tasks. Basic knowledge or familiarity with plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and carpentry are a plus. 

Compensation

Starting pay for the role is $20.00/hour.

Childplace reimburses Kentucky residents for tolls.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Be able to pass multiple background checks
• Be able to sustain moderate physical activity
• Must be insurable on agency's auto insurance
• General maintenance experienced preferred

Upon hire, candidates will need to complete a tb screening, basic employment physical, and drug screen, in addition to a driving record search to determine eligibility to be placed on the agency's auto insurance.

Schedule

• Full time or Part time (16 to 24 hours per week)
• Monday-Friday
• Flexible scheduling between the hours of 6am and 8pm

Job Responsibilities

A person in this role will be responsible for performing maintenance, upkeep, and repairs, as assigned by the agency’s Maintenance Supervisor. Tasks include, but are not limited to, patching and painting walls, landscaping (including mowing), restocking supplies, washing and refueling vehicles, moving furniture, and other general maintenance tasks on the agency's two campuses (Jeffersonville, IN & Sellersburg, IN). This role will primarily work on the Jeffersonville campus, but may also have scheduled times, days, or projects on the agency’s Sellersburg campus. This person will work alongside the agency's Maintenance team and should be able to work both as part of a team and independently.

No experience necessary, though applicant should have a general aptitude for basic household maintenance; on-the-job training is provided. Successful candidates will be able to take direction well and demonstrate problem-solving skills. 

Benefits

Childplace offers a supportive work environment, flexible scheduling for this role, and an Employee Assistance Program to all employees. As a not-for-profit business, agency employees may also be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness.

Full-time employees are eligible for: paid time off, health, dental, and vision insurance; company-paid short-term disability and basic life insurance; voluntary long-term disability insurance and supplemental life insurance; 401K with company matching (after 1 year of full-time employment).

About us

Childplace is a not-for-profit, COA-accredited social service agency, offering Residential Treatment options, Foster Care, In-Home Services, and Counseling Services. We've been helping youth and families in the Southern Indiana and Louisville area for more than 50 years. In our work with kids from hard places, our goal is to share hope and encourage healing.