Maintenance Associate (Full-Time)

We offer the following competitive benefits to our valued employees:

• Pay: $21.00 per hour
• $500 Retention Bonus ($250.00 after 90 days and $250.00 after 6-months of satisfactory service)
• Full benefits package including:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • 401K/403b Plan
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Paid Vacation Days
  • Paid Sick/Personal Days
  • Child Care Discount

Who are we?

St. Joseph Children’s Home provides inclusive and compassionate care to ensure a safe home and bright future for every child in our diverse community. We do this through our core values of caring, compassion, relationships, and teamwork.

As leaders in the child and family welfare arena, St. Joe’s continues to grow through the strategic visioning of our 4 core programs: Residential Treatment Program, Therapeutic Foster Care, Child Development Center, and Behavioral Health Services. Our new Behavioral Health Services includes mental health therapy, targeted case management, and comprehensive community support services.

The annual Picnic For the Kids in August has raised over $1Million for the past two years with help from over 1,500 volunteers each year.

In 2023 the organization celebrated the Council of Accreditation’s (COA) expedited report with outstanding outcomes and zero deficiencies across all programs and departments employing approximately 180 individuals. Our 2023-2026 strategic plan focuses on Families, Community Partners, Volunteers, Staff and Governance(Board).

What do we need?

As a St. Joe's Maintenance Associate, you'll assist in keeping the agency’s buildings and grounds in safe and clean repair in order to provide a safe living and working environment for clients and staff.

Essential Functions:

• Possesses basic to intermediate knowledge of construction skills including, but not limited to, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and drywall.  HVAC skills would be favorable.  
• Performs routine maintenance on building interior and exterior such as light bulb replacement, repairing doors/windows, ceiling tile and filter changes, painting, and other tasks associated with general maintenance.
• Use an assortment of hands, power, and specialty tools. Performs a variety of plumbing maintenance, painting, carpentry, and ventilation functions.
• Reconfigures, installations, positions, and remounts’ office and classroom furniture, work surfaces, storage bins, lighting, and file cabinets, to accommodate user needs and maximize office, classroom, and residential space.
• Performs interior as well as exterior janitorial duties which may include but are not limited to sweeping and mopping floors; vacuuming and steam cleaning carpets; cleaning/disinfecting and replenishing supplies such as toilet paper, soap, and paper towels; collection and removal of trash from the agency grounds and buildings; responds to urgent situations, such as spills, that require quick action.
• Ensures that the facility grounds and parking lots are clean and attractive, free of debris and reports any observations regarding needed work and safety issues to the immediate supervisor.
• Reviews work order priorities daily and coordinate with the lead maintenance technician for guidance and day-to-day management.
• Assists in setting up and breaking down before and after events as needed/requested.
• Works in a safe manner and recognizes unsafe situations. Take appropriate action to ensure the safety of themselves and others in building. 
• Assists in maintaining equipment used on grounds and is responsible for its use. 
• Cleans snow from sidewalk and driveways, and salts accordingly. Required to work overtime for snow removal if necessary. Cleans outside debris from common areas, mows lawn, trims shrubbery and trees, plants and maintains flowers, and removes fallen limbs from the yard. Remove leaves when needed.
• Works hours necessary to assist in the coordination of the Operations portion of Picnic.  Collaborates with the Plant Operations Director to lead and participate in picnic crew activities, including event setup, execution during Picnic Weekend, and post-event breakdown.
• Performs inspections as needed at the direction of the Plant Operations Director to ensure compliance with procedures related to the Operations of St. Joseph Children’s’ Home.
• Assists in transporting various donations and supplies.
• Carries pager and/or cell phone and responds to emergency calls.
• Exhibits regular and punctual attendance.
• Responsible for obtaining required staff development/training hours as set forth by St. Joseph Children’s Home Policy and Procedures, by COA, and the Commonwealth of Kentucky.  Must implement and use the tools acquired during education sessions.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED required. At least five years’ experience preferred in either plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, or HVAC or a combination thereof required. Must be willing to attend maintenance training as requested

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Certification preferred, OR at least five years’ experience required of the following construction skills:
  • Plumbing
  • Electrical
  • Carpentry
  • Drywall
  • HVAC  
• Valid and current driver’s license with insurable driving record required.

Physical Factors:

• Standing for up to 8 hours
• Lifting/Carrying 50 max lbs.
• Outdoor weather exposure
• Reaching above shoulder level
• Operates moving mechanical parts
• Walking
• Exposure to fumes and/or airborne particles
• Driving
• Bending
• Risk of electrical shock/vibration

EEO Disclaimer:

St. Joe's is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.