Like working with your hands, keeping facilities in top shape, and taking pride in a job well done? WNCSource is looking for a hardworking, dependable Maintenance Assistant who isn’t afraid to get their hands dirty and tackle whatever needs to be done.
This is a hands-on job for someone who is strong, reliable, mechanically minded, and willing to work hard. You don’t have to know how to do everything, but you should be willing to learn, able to solve problems, and ready to jump in and get the job done. If you’re the kind of person who sees something that needs fixing and takes care of it, you’ll fit right in. Come join our team!
🌱 What You’ll Do
- Facilities & Repairs: Assist the Maintenance Technician with repairs, routine maintenance, minor painting, remodels, and equipment/fixture installations across agency buildings and storage facilities.
- Grounds Maintenance: Assist with agency-wide groundskeeping including lawn mowing, weed and bush trimming, leaf/debris cleanup, trash removal, and snow removal.
- Facility Care & Beautification: Assist with regular upkeep, simplistic painting, cleaning, and agency-wide beautification projects to keep facilities welcoming and safe.
- Moves & Event Setups: Transport materials, furnishings, and equipment related to staffing changes, office relocations, facility expansions, and event/training setups.
- Other Duties: Perform work order tasks assigned by the Facilities & Safety Coordinator and other duties as assigned.
🎓 Education & Qualifications
- Education: High School Diploma or GED required with relevant experience.
- Experience: 3 years of experience in facility maintenance, groundskeeping, janitorial service, or related fields preferred.
- Driver’s License: Active North Carolina Driver’s License with a good driving record required.
- Background & Health Checks: Conditional enrollment in Child Care Division-Criminal History Registry, annual health exam/good health statement, and negative TB test results.
- Skills & Abilities:
- Hands-on mechanical and groundskeeping aptitude with basic knowledge of power tools, lawn equipment, assembly, and janitorial servicing.
- Ability to read/follow detailed written and verbal work orders and communicate effectively.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and handle stressful or sensitive situations professionally.
- Flexibility to respond to emergency repairs or occasional weekend, early morning, late evening hours as needed.
💪 Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
- Physical Activity: Ability to stand for long periods, walk, push, pull, climb, reach overhead, squat, bend, kneel, crawl, stoop, and crouch repeatedly.
- Lifting: Must be able to lift and carry heavy objects up to 70 lbs. May occasionally assist with items over 100 lbs.
- Working Conditions: Work is performed in various environments, including extreme weather, high/precarious places, and exposure to dust, fumes, dirt, and moving mechanical parts.
⭐ Why You’ll Love Working with Us
- Competitive Pay: $16.00 – $20.00 / hour.
- Schedule: Full-Time year around position. Monday – Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM with occasional early morning or evening work.
- Active & Varied Work: No two days are the same—work across different facilities, outdoors, and indoors to keep our learning centers and administrative buildings safe, clean, and welcoming for children and staff.
- Team Environment: Work alongside experienced technicians while building valuable facility maintenance skills.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement and professional development within the agency.
💙 Good Work Deserves Great Benefits
Meaningful work with valuable benefits that support your well-being, family and future!
- Health & Wellness: 90% of medical premiums covered (Full-Time); free Pardee @Work Clinic visits, Teladoc; and Wellness Program rewards.
- Work Life Balance: 12 paid holidays including Christmas Break; 13 days of PTO to start for Full-Time staff; generous Part-Time accrual.
- Retirement: 403(b) Savings plan with up to 7.5% employer match.
- Protecting Your Future: $25,000 employer-provided life insurance with optional additional coverage available (Full-Time); employer-paid long-term disability covering 60% of current salary.
- Childcare Assistance: $400 to $800 per month in childcare costs for eligible dependents age 5 and under (Full-Time).
- Career Growth: Tuition assistance, Continuing Education support, and advancement opportunities.
- Additional Perks: Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program; optional dental, vision, short-term and supplemental long-term disability, healthcare flexible spending account (FSA), and pet insurance.
