Vehicle and Farm Equipment Mechanic
About The Position
Rite of Passage is hiring a Vehicle and Farm Equipment Maintenance Worker at Childhelp, Alice C. Tyler Village in Lignum, Virginia. Childhelp is a psychiatric residential treatment facility serving children aged 5–14 with trauma or neglect, psychiatric disorders, and neurodevelopmental disorders. Its 270-acre farm provides a therapeutic setting and resources for holistic care. The role maintains the campus fleet and farm equipment and performs other maintenance to keep the grounds and facilities clean, attractive, and well maintained. It is responsible for the operational readiness, safety, and reliability of automobiles, trucks, farm machinery, and small-engine equipment. Work combines mechanical repair with active farm operations and requires moving between the shop and field to operate and maintain equipment throughout the year. Basic building maintenance is also part of the daily work. The worker completes work orders consistent with their ability, including general building maintenance, minor electrical and plumbing repairs, unclogging drains, maintaining smoke detectors and emergency lights, grounds and irrigation maintenance as needed, and new construction.
Requirements
- Be at least 19 years of age.
- Have a driver's license in good standing.
- Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and TB test.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma preferred.
Responsibilities
- Maintain the campus fleet, farm equipment, grounds, and facilities.
- Ensure the operational readiness, safety, and reliability of automobiles, trucks, farm machinery, and small-engine equipment.
- Perform mechanical repair and operate and maintain equipment in the shop and in the field throughout the year.
- Complete work orders within the individual's ability, including general building maintenance and minor electrical and plumbing repairs.
- Unclog drains and maintain smoke detectors and emergency lights.
- Perform grounds and irrigation maintenance as needed, and assist with new construction.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage within 90 days.
- Company-paid life insurance within 90 days.
- 401(k) match of up to 6% after one year of employment.
- Paid time off that can be used as soon as it accrues.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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