Maintenance Worker

As a Maintenance Worker with The Menta Group, you will assist the Maintenance Supervisor in ensuring the safety and functionality of all Menta properties. Reimbursed travel position.

• Routinely provide maintenance at Menta Schools in Belleville, Millstadt, Centralia, Marion and other Menta Southern/Central Illinois properties as needed.
• Report any unusual incidents or safety concerns to Maintenance Supervisor
• Perform preventative maintenance
• Conduct routine scheduled inspections of premises and equipment
• Handle basic repairs and maintenance
• Respond to work order requests
• Install, repair, and replace valves and other plumbing equipment, and open clogged drains using appropriate tools 
• Repair or replace electrical wiring, ballast and fixtures
• Construct and repair partitions and other wooden structures using saws, braces, bits, and appropriate materials and tools.     
• Paint walls, floors, woodwork, and fixtures using appropriate materials and tools.

• 1 to 5 years of experience 
• Must have reliable transportation to visit job sites
• Engage in physical, manual labor 
• General experience performing carpentry and drywall repairs  
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Flexibility to schedule and work hours as needed
• Willingness to travel to school locations 

• Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance Programs
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Medical Insurance enrollment is available to full time employees on their date of hire. No waiting period.
• Generous Paid Time Off Benefits 
• 403(b) Investment Options

About Menta Academy Belleville

At Menta Academy Belleville, we are a committed staff that strives to empower each child to unlock their full potential both in and outside the classroom. Our designed services and curriculum address the developmental and individual learning needs of each one of our students. These tools allow us to use our classrooms as dynamic spaces where young minds can start their journey of educational and behavioral triumphs from an early age.

We are dedicated to offering support and creating inventive, impactful programs that enable youth to reach their academic objectives and contribute positively to their communities. Through our unwavering commitment, we strive to assist each child in recognizing and embracing their distinctive potential, fostering a brighter future for themselves and their communities.

Professional Associations and/or Partnerships

The Menta Education Group affiliates are members/partners with CEC, CASE, Autism Speaks, ASBA, AAPSEC, AASA, CCSSO, SEAA, ASCD, and many more associations that focus on the education of children with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Menta Education Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Menta Group ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. The District has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the district office.