Facilities Maintenance Assistant
About The Position
Chambliss Center for Children is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Assistant to maintain the safety and condition of its buildings across agency locations in the Chattanooga area. The role travels between sites and handles maintenance requests, preventive maintenance, repairs, facility inspections, and urgent repairs. The employer provides training to develop building maintenance skills. The position is available full time at 40 hours per week or part time at 25–32 hours per week. The schedule is daytime, Monday through Friday, with no weekend shifts and no on-call schedule. After-hours calls are rare and limited to emergencies or urgent repairs. Pay is $17–$20 per hour, depending on skills and experience. An agency work truck is provided for use during the shift. Full-time staff receive generous paid time off, free telehealth services, an employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account, a retirement plan with employer match, discounted childcare, on-the-job training, and opportunities to advance. The role involves frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, ladder climbing, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, working indoors and outdoors in varied weather, and driving to agency sites.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
- Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.
- Some knowledge of plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, or HVAC, and a desire to continue learning.
- Reliable, motivated, and comfortable working independently while traveling between sites.
- Must pass a fingerprint background check because the role works around children.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of experience in building maintenance, construction, or handyman work.
Responsibilities
- Work through maintenance requests and scheduled preventive maintenance.
- Assist with plumbing, basic electrical, carpentry, painting, and HVAC repairs.
- Inspect facilities to identify and report repair needs or safety hazards.
- Assemble, relocate, and repair furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
- Handle urgent repairs as they arise.
- Help keep buildings clean, safe, and in good working condition.
- Travel between agency sites across the Chattanooga area.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off for full-time staff.
- Free telehealth services for full-time staff.
- Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) for full-time staff.
- Retirement plan with employer match for full-time staff.
- Discounted childcare for full-time staff.
- On-the-job training and opportunities to advance for full-time staff.
- Agency work truck to drive during the shift.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
