Maintenance Assistant Position Available In Columbia, Florida

$16.18
Per Hour
Position range in Florida $15.71 – $21.08 Per hour Maintenance Assistant
Suwannee Valley 4 C’s Region

Occupation:

Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other

Location:

Lake City, FL – 32025
Positions available: 1
Job #: 12478249

Source:

Employ Florida

Posted:

3/27/2025

Updated:

3/31/2025

Expires:

5/26/2025

Web Site:

Employ Florida
Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window.

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Maintenance Assistant Pay Rate:

$16.18, Hourly. Join the Suwannee Valley 4C’s Team! Suwannee Valley 4Cs is the Head Start and Early Head Start grantee in Columbia, Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwannee counties. Established in 1985, we are a private, non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of low-income children and their families by offering comprehensive early childhood development services.

Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED required 1 year experience in the maintenance field
•Must be able to pass Level II DCF background screening requirements
Must have access to dependable transportation with valid current liability insurance and a valid driver’s license

Responsibilities:

Be knowledgeable of and adhere to agency policies and procedures, Head Start regulations, local/state child care regulations, and other regulations, as applicable Be knowledgeable of and adhere to service contracts, as applicable
Consult with supervisor to identify and address agency maintenance needs
Ensure all work requests are completed in a timely manner and reflect quality workmanship
Assist with repair and maintenance of agency buildings, grounds, and equipment including preventive maintenance as instructed
Assist in ensuring all health and safety building/playground issues are resolved immediately as appropriate
Make light plumbing, electrical and carpentry repairs as requested
Provide lawn and grounds care and maintenance at all agency sites as assigned (includes playgrounds, landscaped beds, parking lots, etc.)
Ensure assigned centers/office buildings reflect a professional, neat and clean appearance at all times
Ensure agency maintenance machinery/equipment is properly maintained, kept clean and stored in a secure location
Submit site maintenance checklist weekly
Ensure regular communication and follow-up with supervisor and staff regarding maintenance needs and status of maintenance requests
Purchase necessary maintenance items as requested by supervisor; responsible for petty cash as assigned
Assist with emergency repairs and maintenance at all sites including evening and weekend emergency call
Assist with training and special event set-ups as requested
Become familiar with program goals, objectives and philosophy

Overview of Benefits:

14 Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Health, Dental and Supplemental Insurance
Agency-paid Life Insurance
Retirement Plan EOE / Drug Free Workplace Suwannee Valley 4 C’s provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Suwannee Valley 4 C’s complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Suwannee Valley 4 C’s employs only U.S. citizens and aliens who are authorized to work in the U.S. in compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324B. which requires that all employees present original documentation that establish identity and employment authorization within 3 business days of the date employment begins (also referred to as the hire date). DFWP Help for Employer Information. Opens a new window.