Maintenance Helper - New Starting Rate

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement Services • Warren, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Helper maintains and repairs the physical structures of buildings and maintains grounds. The role receives written work orders or verbal instructions from a supervisor and supports building upkeep, cleaning, grounds maintenance, snow removal, and moving or storing supplies. The employee must maintain the confidentiality of resident, staff, and organization information.

Shepherd of the Valley is a Christian not-for-profit corporation governed by values of compassion, respect, dignity, spirituality, integrity, and quality. The organization describes working there as a calling and offers competitive wages and paid time off plans. Candidates must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Requirements

• One-year certificate from a college or technical school; or 3–6 months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and training.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Receive written work orders or verbal instructions from a supervisor.
• Cut grass and trim weeds on the organization's property.
• Clean internal building areas by buffing, dusting, sweeping, and mopping.
• Wash windows.
• Empty trash cans and consolidate trash for weekly pickup.
• Paint interior and exterior walls and trim.
• Operate snow removal equipment to maintain parking lots and sidewalks.
• Assist other departments with moving furniture and unloading and storing supplies.
• Help maintain and repair buildings, plumbing, and electrical systems, including replacing worn or defective parts such as switches and fuses.
• Maintain the confidentiality of resident, staff, and organization information.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage are available to eligible employees.
• Fully paid $10,000 life insurance benefit.
• Flexible spending account for certain medical and child-care expenses on a pre-tax basis.
• Paid time off begins accumulating immediately.
• Seven paid holidays; employees who work a holiday are paid double time.
• In the third year of service, employees are paid for their birthday and a chosen floating holiday.
• Eligibility to participate in a 403(b) tax-deferred annuity from the first day.
• Professional Development Scholarship of $1,000 per year for employees pursuing further education in their field, including free STNA classes.
• Student loan forgiveness up to $2,500 paid over four years.
• Ohio University tuition discounts of 5% for undergraduate programs and 10% for graduate programs.
• Discounts at local businesses.
• Bonus for employees of the month.
• Recruitment bonuses for staff and residents.
• Ongoing longevity bonus after two years.
• Annual performance reviews.
• Competitive wages and PTO plans.
• Annual increases.
• Direct deposit.
• Free CPR/First Aid certification.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed