Facilities Assistant

Gretchen's House Child Care Centers are now accepting application for a Facilities Assistant.  

Full-time - 40 hours/week (7-3:30, Monday through Friday)

Benefits offered along with a generous amount of paid time off. Benefit options include: 

• Health, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401K matching contribution
• Medical reimbursement
• Short-term disability
• Supplemental insurance options
• Student Loan Repayment

Facilities Assistant Purpose: 

• To assist in the maintenance of facilities, equipment and grounds in a safe, attractive, and functional state. All licensing, accreditation and normative safety standards are to be met at all times. 

Key responsibilities: 

1. Playgrounds: Repair broken boards or pipes, tighten bolts, replace swing seats replace in-ground timbers, put seasonal equipment away, build fences

 2. Landscaping: Mow and trim lawns, Snow removal from sidewalks  

• Some experience in carpentry, light electrical and plumbing. 

• Use of proper safety standards when using all tools and equipment, including caution when working around young children in particular. 

• Ability to use small machinery: Weed whip, Snow blower, Chain saw, Trimmers, etc...) 

• Ability to solve problem independently to determine an appropriate course of action. 

• Willingness to be trained using the Hi-Lo. 

• Willingness to work evenings, on weekends, and holidays as required. 

• Can use common sense in assessing a maintenance need, taking into account the child and adult needs. 

• Able to lift heavy loads (50 pounds)—moving furniture, boxed materials regularly. 

• Current driver's license – no more than 4 points. 

• Drive company van and truck with/without trailer. 

• Ability to work alone, unsupervised. 

• Ability to keep regularly scheduled hours and properly log hours on payroll program. 

• Ability to work outside in all weather. 

• Ability to keep shop area and tools in good order.